Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth in its host communities, with renewed focus on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
The pledge was made during the 2025 Host Community Day celebration held at Ibese, Ogun State, an annual event that brings together traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Themed “Sustaining Growth, Strengthening Bonds,” the celebration highlighted the atmosphere of conviviality and partnership that characterised the company’s operations throughout the outgoing year.
Speaking at the event, the Plant Director of Dangote Cement Ibese, Mr Ayyagari Subbaraidu, described the Community Day as a vital platform for strengthening relationships with host communities and key partners.
Represented by the Chief General Manager in charge of Maintenance, Mr Hemant Dave, Subbaraidu said the celebration went beyond cement production to reflect shared values of care, inclusion, and collaboration.
“This celebration is not just about our achievements in cement production, but about reflecting on our journey of care, inclusion, and partnership with our host communities,” he said, noting that the impressive turnout and vibrant cultural displays underscored the strong bond between the company and its stakeholders.
The Plant Director expressed deep appreciation to the Ogun State Government for its continued support, acknowledging the presence of dignitaries including the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, the Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, executive chairmen of host local governments, and other top government officials.
He noted that the event was deliberately designed to strengthen mutual trust and deepen collaboration with the host communities, stressing that development thrives when all stakeholders take shared responsibility.
Subbaraidu highlighted Dangote Cement’s sustained investments in educational support, healthcare access, infrastructure development, and empowerment programmes for women and youths across the host communities.
According to him, these initiatives reflect the company’s long-term commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and sustainable community development.
He also commended traditional rulers, youth leaders, and women's groups for their cooperation over the years, assuring them that Dangote Cement remains resolute in delivering meaningful and impactful social investments.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, praised Dangote Cement Ibese for its consistent engagement with host communities, noting that the company’s interventions have significantly improved social welfare and economic opportunities in the area.
Elemide urged sustained cooperation between the company and the communities, while calling on other affluent Nigerians to emulate the founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, by investing locally to drive national economic development.
Also speaking, the Ogun State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Mr Ademola Balogun, lauded the robust Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of Dangote Cement, describing them as critical to promoting peace and development in host communities.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the company and community stakeholders to achieve sustainable growth.
“Through cooperation, transparency, and shared responsibility, we can achieve the progress we all desire,” Balogun stated.
Providing an overview of the Ibese Plant’s 2025 social investment performance, the Head of Social Performance, Mr Ademola Ojolowo, said the company recorded consistent progress in key areas including economic empowerment, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Ojolowo disclosed that Dangote Cement Ibese is set to roll out new social investment projects in 2026, building on the successes recorded in 2025.
He revealed that the company has increased its scholarship fund for secondary and tertiary students and is nearing completion of several development projects spread across the 17 host communities.
Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers, the Aboro of Ibeseland, Oba Oluseyi Mulero, expressed appreciation to Dangote Cement for its positive contributions and empowerment programmes, which he said have significantly improved the quality of life of residents.
He encouraged the company to expand its interventions in the coming year and urged community members to take ownership of the projects to ensure sustainability while maintaining peace.
The Community Day celebration featured traditional games, colourful cultural performances, and prize presentations.
In further recognition of the importance of education and digital literacy, beneficiaries of the company’s ICT training programme received laptops, while dozens of women were empowered with grinding machines to support income-generating activities.
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