Dangote Awards Scholarships To 460 Students In Lekki Host Communities

Dangote Awards Scholarships To 460 Students In Lekki Host Communities

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited have awarded scholarships to 460 students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions from its host communities in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.

According to the company, the sheme has become a yearly event in order to contribute to the educational development of the people and position them appropriately in the scheme of things in Lagos State and Nigeria in general.

443 secondary school students and 17 tertiary institution students received scholarships.

Group Executive Director, Strategy, Capital Projects and Portfolio Development, Dangote Group, Devakumar Edwin, who made the presentation yesterday in Lagos, said the Group believes education is the passport to the future, stating that an investment in knowledge yields the greatest dividends for mankind.

He said the company had over the years supported the education sector by instituting scholarship award programmes.

According to him, this is part of the company’s education intervention initiative for indigenous students of host communities impacted by its businesses.

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Edwin stated: “In 2019, we executed a pilot of the scholarship programme where 51 secondary school students from our 15 host communities here in Ibeju Lekki were awarded. However, we could not hold the second edition in the year 2020 due to the incidence of COVID -19 and its associated effects not only on businesses but (also) on every household.

“In 2021, 118 secondary school students and 19 tertiary institution students from our host communities were awarded the scholarship award and after a rigorous screening process this year, 443 secondary school students and 17 tertiary institution students have qualified for the scholarship award.”

While congratulating the beneficiaries, he charged them on academic excellence.

“Your achievements are a testament to your determination, perseverance and commitment to excellence. And we are honoured to celebrate your success with you today,” he added.

Edwin encouraged the awardees to make the most of the opportunities and strive for excellence always.

“Remember that your education is a gift, and it is up to you to make the most of it. Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow, and do not be afraid to take risks. We are proud to support your education and future endeavours, and we look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish in the years ahead. Congratulations again to all our scholars,” the GED charged.