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Dangote Cement Empowers Jakura Farmers, Market Women With Funding, Supports 80 Students

Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has provided educational grants to 80 students and empowerment support to farmers and market women in Jakura community, Kogi State, as part of efforts to improve livelihoods and strengthen local economic activities

The intervention covers 20 tertiary institution students and 60 secondary school students who received educational grants worth several millions of naira. The company also supported 20 farmers with farming implements and financial assistance, while 20 market women received start-up capital and business support to strengthen their enterprises

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Plant Director of Dangote Cement’s Obajana Plant, Engr. Azad Nawabuddin, said the initiative was part of the company’s commitment to fulfilling the provisions of its Community Development Agreement (CDA)

Represented by the Head of Social Performance, Prince Ademola Adeyemi, Nawabuddin said the intervention reflected the company’s commitment to sustainable community development, poverty reduction and economic empowerment

He explained that the agricultural support was intended to improve productivity, encourage modern farming practices and contribute to food security. The assistance to market women was designed to strengthen their businesses, promote financial independence and improve household incomes

For the beneficiaries, the support provides assistance with educational expenses, agricultural activities and small-business operations, helping to create opportunities for improved livelihoods within the community

The ceremony attracted traditional rulers, government representatives, community leaders, youth and women’s groups, and members of the Jakura and Oworo traditional councils

Among those present were the Obaro of Jakura, His Royal Highness Oba Usman Adoga Ajibola; the representative of the Olu of Oworo, Chief K.A. Mahmood, the Obalumema of Oworo Land; Engr. E.O. Olaitan of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development; and Mrs. A.O. Onimode of the Kogi State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Re

Earlier, the Chairman of the Jakura Community Development Agreement Committee, Chief Bonibade Ajiboye, commended Dangote Cement for fulfilling its commitments to the community

He also disclosed that the company’s electrification project in the area was nearing completion despite prevailing security challenges

In his remarks, Oba Usman Adoga Ajibola expressed appreciation to Dangote Cement and its President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for investing in the community and supporting local development. He pledged the community’s commitment to sustaining the projects and ensuring beneficiaries used the assistance responsibly

The intervention forms part of Dangote Cement’s community development efforts, with support directed towards education, agriculture and small businesses in its host communities

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