Dangote Granite Mines, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), at the weekend presented annual bursary awards to 60 students drawn from its host communities in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, as part of its commitment to educational advancement and sustainable community development.
The beneficiaries, made up of 40 tertiary institution students and 20 secondary school students, were selected from the four host communities of Ayebandele, Olorunmodu, Saliu Babarisi and Idi Omo under the company’s annual education support programme.
According to a statement by the Dangote Group, the ceremony brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, parents, students and management representatives of Dangote Granite Mines, reflecting the strong partnership that has existed between the company and its host communities for more than a decade.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager, Community Relations, Dangote Granite Mines, Mr. Joseph Alabi, described the bursary scheme as one of the company’s most impactful investments in the future of its host communities, noting that education remains a powerful catalyst for individual and societal advancement.
He said the beneficiaries represent the next generation of leaders, professionals and change-makers, adding that the programme forms part of the company’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy alongside other interventions such as classroom rehabilitation, donation of school furniture, healthcare support and provision of potable water through solar-powered boreholes.
Alabi also disclosed that the company is planning additional community-focused projects aimed at expanding opportunities and improving livelihoods across the beneficiaries’ communities.
Commending the gesture, the Sopinlukale of Oke-Sopin, Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf, lauded Dangote Granite Mines for its longstanding dedication to community development and educational empowerment, saying the annual bursary programme has become a source of hope for many families.
He noted that the company’s interventions have strengthened healthcare delivery, improved learning infrastructure and enhanced overall community welfare, describing Dangote as a trusted development partner and member of the community’s extended family.
Some of the student beneficiaries also expressed appreciation to the company, pledging to maintain the academic excellence that earned them the awards.
