Dangote Cement supports Kogi orphanage with food items

Dangote Cement Plc, through its Obajana Plant, kicked off a string of community outreach efforts as part of this year’s Sustainability Week in Kogi State.

In a statement, the company said the goal was to connect with local communities and spread the word about sustainability.

Eseosa Ighile, Head of the Sustainability Department at Dangote Cement Plc, explained the significance of the event, saying, “We are using the Sustainability Week to engage with and support local communities through donations and outreach.”

As part of the activities, the Obajana Sustainability Champions paid a visit to the Ministry of Mercy Orphanage in Lokoja, where they dropped off essential supplies, including food items.

They didn’t just hand over the goods and leave, though—they stuck around to play games with the kids and spend time with the residents, brightening everyone’s day.

Ighile pointed out that the initiative not only strengthened the company’s bond with the orphanage but also gave employees a morale boost through hands-on community service.

The orphanage’s management was all smiles, thanking the team for their kindness and highlighting the positive impact of the visit.

Azad Nawabuddin, the Plant Director at Dangote Cement Plc, called the 2024 Sustainability Week “impactful” and said it aligned perfectly with the theme for the year: Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on sustainable cities and communities.

“This year’s celebration was packed with activities involving employee and stakeholder engagement, as well as charity outreach programmes,” Nawabuddin added.

The company also mentioned that they took the opportunity during the week to educate young people about climate change and health-related topics, spreading awareness and sparking important conversations…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>