Dangote Cement has awarded educational scholarships just as it commenced training for the youths in 15 host communities of its Ibese cement plant in Ogun State.
At least 115 students in various institutions received cheques for their scholarships in the annual scholarship award programme, while 30 others commenced skill acquisition training in Tailoring and Fashion designing coordinated by the Industrial Trust Fund (ITF).
Speaking at the opening of the empowerment training programme, Dangote Cement Ibese Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, explained that his company has made a lot of contributions to the socio-economic development of its neighbouring communities in the spheres of health, education and infrastructure. Community Youth Empowerment Scheme is a key component of Dangote’s social investments.
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