Dangote Granite Mines Limited awards multi-million naira scholarships to secondary school and tertiary institution students from Ijebu-Igbo host communities.
As part of its social investment programme aimed at promoting educational development in its host communities, Dangote Granite Mines Limited has awarded multi-million naira scholarships to secondary school and tertiary institution students from Ijebu-Igbo in Ijebu-North local government area of Ogun State.
The scholarship initiative underscores the company's commitment to empowering local communities through education and contributing to their overall development.
During the scholarship presentation, the Company's General Manager of Community Relations, Mr. Joseph Alabi, noted that the company has consistently supported the Nigerian educational sector: "By supporting these students, we are investing in their future and the future of Nigeria. We are here today to award scholarships to 40 tertiary students and 20 secondary school students."
Oba (Dr.) Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf, the Sopenlukale of Oke Sopen, commended Dangote Group Chairman Alhaji Aliko Dangote for the various initiatives benefiting the community. He expressed satisfaction with the ongoing scholarship awards over the past five years and encouraged other industrialists to follow Dangote's example for the growth of the nation.