Dangote Cement Plc has announced a threefold increase in its scholarship fund for host communities in Gboko, Benue State.
Head of Social Performance at Dangote Cement’s Gboko Plant, Dr. Johnson Kor, explained that the company has expanded the initiative to reach a larger pool of beneficiaries.
Speaking at the symbolic cheque presentation in Gboko, Plant Director Abhijit Dutta highlighted the boost in funding, saying, “This year’s scholarship marks a significant increase from 10 million Naira to about 30 million Naira.”
Represented by Olusegun Orebanjo, Head of Finance Department, Dutta revealed that the 2025 education scheme would benefit no fewer than 230 students.
He added that the scholarship’s reach had extended beyond the immediate host community of Mbayion to include Mbatur in Yandev district, Mbazembe in Ipav district, and Pass Brothers community in Guma Local Council.
Dutta emphasized the company’s commitment to its communities, stating, “We do not consider host communities merely as neighbours, but as valued partners in progress.”
He further noted, “The sustainability of this scholarship scheme for indigent but deserving students reflects our deep-rooted passion for education and human capital development.”
The scholarship ceremony also celebrated the graduation of participants from a youth skill acquisition programme sponsored by the Gboko Plant, under the supervision of the Industrial Training Fund.
