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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited recently donated school materials worth N241 million to 3,704 students in host communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, as part of efforts to support education and promote inclusive community development. Funmi Ogundare reports that the intervention reflects a broader commitment to improving access to learning and ensuring that industrial growth delivers social benefits<\/p>\n
In a strategic move to deepen access to education and strengthen community development, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited donated school materials valued at N241 million to 3,704 students across host communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.<\/p>\n
The intervention, unveiled during the sixth Dangote scholarship award programme, underscores the growing recognition of education as a critical pillar for sustainable development, particularly in rapidly industrialising communities where economic expansion must be balanced with social inclusion.<\/p>\n
Bridging learning gaps through social investment<\/p>\n
The initiative involved distributing school bags, uniforms, sandals, and sanitary materials to 1,348 primary school pupils in five schools, as well as to 2,356 secondary school students across four schools. Beyond providing basic learning materials, the intervention aims to address barriers to school attendance and improve the overall learning environment for students in the host communities.<\/p>\n
For many families in Ibeju-Lekki, where major industrial projects have reshaped livelihoods and settlement patterns, such interventions offer not only educational support but also a sense of inclusion in the broader economic transformation unfolding in the region.<\/p>\n
Education as catalyst for community transformation<\/p>\n
Speaking at the event, Vice-President, Oil and Gas at the Dangote Group, Edwin Devakumar, reaffirmed the organisation\u2019s belief in education as a catalyst for societal progress, saying, \u201cThe scholarship scheme, launched in 2019, has steadily expanded in reach and impact, supporting hundreds of students annually despite a temporary pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n
He disclosed that 442 students are benefiting from the 2025 scholarship cycle, reflecting the programme\u2019s continued evolution and the company\u2019s sustained commitment to human capital development.<\/p>\n
Beyond scholarships, the initiative has also focused on vocational training and employment pathways. Notably, 22 youths from host communities recently completed City and Guilds of London Institute certification programmes in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, with 19 already employed by the company.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis integration of education, skills acquisition and job placement highlights a development model that seeks to move beneficiaries from dependency to self-reliance, while simultaneously addressing local capacity gaps in technical fields,\u201d Devakumar stated.<\/p>\n
He restated the organisation\u2019s community development philosophy, saying that it is anchored on the belief that business success must go hand in hand with the prosperity of host communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation and skills initiatives align with global development priorities focused on quality education, poverty reduction and the creation of decent work opportunities,\u201d said Devakumar.<\/p>\n
He urged scholarship recipients to take advantage of the support provided to pursue academic excellence and contribute meaningfully to the development of their families, communities and the nation.<\/p>\n
Community voices and the call for expansion<\/p>\n
Community leaders described the intervention as both timely and impactful. The Executive Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area, Rasaki Bamidele Kasali, lauded the organisation\u2019s sustained investments in host communities while appealing for similar initiatives to be extended to neighbouring areas.<\/p>\n
The Onilekki of Lekki Land, Oba Kazeem Olumuyiwa Ogunbekun, noted that the company\u2019s consistent interventions over the years have strengthened community relations and positively impacted livelihoods.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur communities are happy with what Dangote has been doing over the past six to seven years. We encourage them to sustain these efforts, and we will continue to support initiatives that have a human face and promote community development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Life-changing opportunities for beneficiaries<\/p>\n
For beneficiaries, the programme represents more than material support; it offers renewed hope and pathways to socio-economic mobility. Graduates of the vocational training initiative, including Yusiot Taiwo and Saheed Olukayode, described the opportunity as transformative, saying it has not only enhanced their employability but also inspired them to pursue further education and personal development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe programme has renewed our aspirations and motivated us to further our education,\u201d they said, while commending the organisation for the support.<\/p>\n
Aligning business growth with inclusive development<\/p>\n
As large-scale industrial projects continue to redefine Nigeria\u2019s economic landscape, the Dangote Group reiterated its commitment to ensuring that its business growth aligns with the prosperity of its host communities, with a continued focus on education, skills development, and inclusive opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy investing in foundational learning, skills development and employment opportunities, the Dangote Group is contributing to broader development priorities such as poverty reduction, inclusive economic growth and improved educational outcomes,\u201d the organisation stated.<\/p>\n
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