Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has launched a wide-ranging social programme designed to promote sustainable economic empowerment across its host communities.
Speaking on Monday at the ceremony in Gboko, the Head of Social Performance of Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, Dr Johnson Kor, said the social initiatives were developed and executed in accordance with the provisions of the mutually agreed Community Development Agreement (CDA).
“In Dec. 2024, Dangote Group had a Community Development Agreement CDA with the six mining communities including the Mbayion Community who is the host community. Several projects were earmarked to cover the period of five years,” he said.
Dr Kor explained that the company had carried out several projects, while others were still ongoing. These include the Women Empowerment Programme, the Farmers Empowerment Programme, and the Youth Empowerment Programme.
As part of the event, the company presented certificates and starter packs to 30 graduands of the Youth Skill Development Programme. The gesture, according to him, was aimed at helping the beneficiaries to immediately apply their acquired skills and become self-reliant.
Other completed projects include the inauguration of motorized boreholes at Mbaswa, Agboghol, Mbatyu, and Pass Brothers communities, which were designed to improve access to clean water and enhance living conditions.
Also speaking at the event, the Plant Director of DCP Gboko, represented by the General Manager, Finance, Olusegun Orebanjo, said, “At Dangote Cement Plc, we do not see our host communities merely as neighbours, but as valued partners in progress. Our presence in Gboko is built on a strong belief that business success must go hand in hand with community wellbeing, and this philosophy continues to guide our operations and social investments. Today’s event is a clear expression of that shared journey.”
The Plant Director further assured that several CDA projects were currently ongoing. “While some projects are yet to commence due to technical complexities, we are actively addressing these challenges. We assure you that all outstanding projects will be executed in the coming year, alongside new initiatives aimed at deepening our social impact,” he added.
