Dangote awards scholarships to 473 students.

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, in partnership with Dangote Fertilisers Limited, recently awarded scholarships to 473 students from 10 secondary schools and seven tertiary institutions in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. 

The event, which took place at the Idotun Community Junior High School, also saw the donation of 804 tables and chairs to secondary schools in the host communities.

The scholarship certificates were presented to the beneficiaries alongside educational materials, including textbooks and notebooks, as part of the fifth edition of the Dangote Scholarship Award Programme. 

Group Vice President of Oil & Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, emphasized the importance of education, saying, “Education, as we all know, is the passport to the future. At Dangote, we believe that education is not just a privilege but a right that every child deserves.”

“This belief has fueled our dedication to supporting students and schools in our host communities since the year 2019, when we launched the Scholarship Award Programme as a key pillar of our Community Development Plan, with a year-on-year progress,” he said.

Edwin also highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting students and schools in their host communities, stating that the initiative was not merely a celebration of achievements but a reaffirmation of the group’s commitment to nurturing potential, empowering communities, and shaping a brighter future for the leaders of tomorrow.

Managing Director of Dangote Industries Free Zone Development Company (DIFZDC), Olayinka Akande, urged the beneficiaries to uphold excellence, emphasizing the importance of dedication and diligence. He encouraged the students to aim high, noting that with such attributes, some of them could rise to become governors, ministers, captains of industry, or even the next leader in their chosen field.

The event was attended by students, parents, teachers, and community leaders, who expressed their elation and gratitude for the scholarships and donations. 

The Aro of Lekki Kingdom, Chief Adewale Salami, conveyed his appreciation for the intervention, affirming that the company was helping to shape the future of the community.

Chairman of Lekki Coastal Area Development Association, Alhaji Wasiu Ayeola, praised the founder of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, for transforming the area into a multibillion-dollar investment that benefits not only the local community and Lagos but also Nigeria and the world.

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