Dangote Cement Reinforces Commitment to Education with School Supply Donations in Lagos

…Says CSR Initiative signposts Dangote’s Commitment to Community Education Empowerment

 

In furtherance of its commitment to educational development and community empowerment, leading Pan-African Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has made a huge donation of education materials to public Schools in Lagos, an initiative aimed at fostering academic success and societal progress.

 

Dangote Cement Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, who was represented by the Group Head, Social Performance, Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola during the donation of multi-million Naira school supplies to students of the schools in Lagos Island reiterated the Company’s dedication to education, empowerment, and community development through a major school support.

 

According to him, the event goes beyond just distributing school supplies; “it reflects a deep-seated belief that every child deserves the tools to learn, grow, and dream. “Education is the cornerstone of progress. It opens doors, builds character, and lays the foundation for a brighter future.” he stated.

 

He said the educational empowerment which is an annual programme is a part of the Company cherished Social Investments of Dangote cement and a demonstration of its corporate social responsibility drive.

 

The Cement Company, to the delight of the Students and staff of the schools donated 1,000 school bags, 1,000 dozen of 60-leaf notebooks, and 1,000 mathematical sets to students across the schools under Lagos State’s Education District III. The twin-event held within the premises of Boys Junior Academy; Girls Junior Academy as well as Ebute Elefun Junior High School, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island and Epetedo Junior High School, Adeniji Adele Road, all in Lagos Island.

 

The effort, Mr. Pathak posited, complements previous interventions in 2023 and 2024, which included the provision of solar inverters for computer rooms, school desks, desktop computers, and the renovation of science laboratories and libraries in selected schools.

 

The company boss acknowledged the challenges faced by many families and schools in providing adequate learning materials saying: “by supporting schools in our neighboring communities, we are investing not only in the academic success of our children but also in the long-term prosperity of our society,” the statement added.

 

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