Dangote Cement Obajana Scales Up Scholarship Funding for Students.
A statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Unit and made available to journalists in Lokoja yesterday said that that brings the total scholarship offered by the company between 2025 and 2026 to 125.
The scholarship scheme, initiated by Dangote Cement Plc, aims to expand its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) footprint across Oworo land, reaching beyond its five primary catchment communities of Jakura, Oyo, Iwaa, Apata, and Obajana.
The representative of the Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Mr.
Ademola Adeyemi, said that while 50 students benefited from the scheme in 2025, the number increased to 75 students in 2026. He said the initiative is structured to offer financial relief to students while also alleviating the burden of educational expenses for parents and guardians. He said the increase further demonstrates Dangote Cement Plc’s commitment to investing in human capital development and supporting the educational aspirations of youths in its host and catchment communities. The event attracted notable stakeholders from the host communities, government institutions, and the Oworo Development Association.
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