Dangote Cement launches new empowerment initiatives in Gboko
Dangote Cement Plc has introduced a series of social empowerment programmes in its Gboko host communities. The company, represented by Dr Johnson Kor, highlighted the initiatives at a ceremony on June 3, 2024. These programmes are part of a five-year Community Development Agreement signed in December 2024. The aim is to improve livelihoods through targeted support for women, farmers, and youth.
TLDR
- Dangote Cement signed a Community Development Agreement with six mining communities, including Mbayion, in December 2024.
- Projects include Women, Farmers, and Youth Empowerment Programmes, with certificates and starter packs given to 30 youth graduates on June 3, 2024.
- The company has commissioned motorised boreholes in several communities to boost access to potable water.
- Plant Director, represented by Olusegun Orebanjo, emphasized the importance of partnership with host communities.
- Ongoing and future projects are planned, with a commitment to address technical challenges and deepen social impact in the coming year.
