CSR: Dangote Cement donates Instructional Help Initiatives to Lagos Faculties

Dangote Cement Plc, a number one cement producer, has donated multi-million Naira academic assist initiatives to secondary colleges in Lagos as a part of its social funding initiatives aimed toward complementing the federal government’s efforts in offering high quality and sustainable schooling within the state.

The corporate’s administration defined that the initiatives, which had been commissioned and handed over to numerous colleges within the Ikoyi-Obalende Native Council Growth Space, align with the Sustainable Growth Targets (SDGs) on schooling. These objectives give attention to guaranteeing inclusive, equitable, and high quality schooling, in addition to selling lifelong studying alternatives for all.

The initiatives, warmly acquired by each academics and college students, embody 100 twin faculty desks for Ilado Group Junior Excessive School and Wahab Folawiyo Senior Excessive School, alongside a refurbished and absolutely geared up chemistry laboratory at Authorities Senior Secondary School, Ikoyi. Additionally donated had been studying tables, chairs, and bookshelves for the library at Authorities Junior Secondary School, Ikoyi.

A celebration additionally came about at Falomo Junior Excessive School and Ireti Senior Grammar School, each in Ikoyi, the place the corporate donated 20 brand-new desktop computer systems to the ICT departments of the faculties.

Talking on the occasion at Authorities Junior School, Ikoyi, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Arvind Pathak, defined that social funding is a key a part of Dangote Cement’s operations. He stated the corporate is devoted to giving again to society and supporting the sustainable improvement of native communities, particularly in areas the place it operates.

Mr. Pathak’s deal with was delivered by Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola, the Head of Social Efficiency at Dangote Cement Plc.

He stated, “schooling holds a pivotal position within the improvement and empowerment of the youths within the nation. As a cornerstone for societal development, it serves as a crucial device for private development, financial improvement, and nationwide progress. An informed youth inhabitants not solely fosters particular person success but in addition contributes considerably to the nation’s general wellbeing.

“At Dangote Cement, we imagine that offering high quality schooling to our youth is important and shouldn’t be left solely as the federal government’s duty. Thus, we purpose to accomplice with the federal government to reinforce academic improvement on this regard.

“The initiatives we’re handing over at this time are a part of our 2024 Company Social Accountability (CSR) programme for chosen colleges inside the neighbourhood of Dangote Cement Plc’s Head Workplace in Ikoyi, Lagos. These initiatives had been chosen based mostly on want assessments in collaboration with the faculties.”

As a accountable company entity, Mr. Pathak famous that Dangote Cement’s dedication to societal wellbeing, with investments in 4 key areas: Schooling, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Financial Empowerment programmes.

“This 12 months, our crops in Ibese, Ogun State; Obajana, Kogi State; Gboko, Benue State; Okpella, Edo State; and our Pan-African operations have launched a number of social funding initiatives. These efforts contribute to the standard of life in our host communities and assist sustainable nationwide improvement,” he added.

Mr. Pathak thanked the Lagos State Authorities, the Tutor Common/Everlasting Secretary, and the varsity administration groups for his or her collaboration in figuring out the faculties’ wants and guaranteeing the well timed completion of the initiatives.

Dr. Idowu Olufunke Oyetola, Tutor Common and Everlasting Secretary of Schooling District 3, Lagos State Ministry of Schooling, who was represented by Mr. Bolaji Rotimi Ajayi, Director of School Administration, praised the long-standing partnership with Dangote Cement, noting that the faculties chosen for the donations had been lucky beneficiaries. “We hope for extra collaborations that can positively impression schooling,” she added.

The principals of the recipient colleges expressed their gratitude after the formal handover of the initiatives.

Mrs. Odunlami Olubunmi, Principal of Ilado Group Junior Excessive School, Ikoyi, thanked Dangote Cement for the brand new desks, stating that the donation would considerably enhance the educational setting for the scholars, serving to to organize them for a brighter future.

Bamidele Ayotunde, Principal of the varsity with the refurbished laboratory, urged different companies to observe Dangote Cement’s instance in supporting native colleges, stating the optimistic impression of the laboratory’s renovation on the varsity’s studying setting.

The Principal of Ireti Senior Grammar School, Ikoyi, whose faculty acquired the brand new desktop computer systems, described the donation as a optimistic improvement and expressed hope for extra assist sooner or later.

Pupils additionally shared their appreciation for the contributions. Abiola Jamaudeen, a lab prefect at Authorities Senior School, Ikoyi, promised that the laboratory can be used to its fullest potential and well-maintained.

Lawal Rumayzo Abdulsalam, a pupil on the faculty, stated the brand new library tools would foster higher studying habits and create a extra conducive setting for studying, in the end getting ready them for achievement. Some college students even carried out particular songs to welcome the Dangote workforce to their colleges.