adsDangote Cement Plc has flagged off three multi-million-naira empowerment programmes for farmers, women and youths in its six host communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.
Under the scheme, 150 women will receive cash grant to support their businesses; 52 farmers will be provided with agricultural inputs and 30 young people will undergo skill development training.
Dele Alake, minister of Solid Minerals Development commended Dangote Group for the new feat, and sustained investment in the development of its host community.
Represented by Usman Adijatu, the minister said the federal government was proud of significant social and economic contributions of Dangote Cement PLC in Benue State and across Nigeria, noting that the company’s community-focused intervention complements the government’s effort to promote inclusive growths, reduce poverty and create sustainable livelihoods in mining and industrial host communities.
Alake equally urged the beneficiaries to make prudent and productive use of the agricultural inputs, cash grants and vocational training opportunities provided by Dangote Cement, stressing that the support should serve as a springboard for long-term economic empowerment and self-reliance.adsads
