IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS – In a significant move to bolster education and alleviate the financial burden on families within its host communities, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has commenced the distribution of essential learning materials to thousands of students in Ibeju-Lekki.
The initiative, which targets a total of 3,704 beneficiaries, kicked off with a five-day distribution exercise across five primary schools.
During the first phase, 1,323 pupils, including children with special needs, received brand-new school uniforms, sturdy bags, sandals, and writing materials.
Zouera Youssoufou, Managing Director and CEO of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, emphasised that the project is a direct reflection of Aliko Dangote’s vision to nurture the next generation of Nigerian leaders.
“Education remains the most powerful tool for transforming lives. This is about giving every child in our host communities a fair opportunity to succeed.
“By investing in these children today, we are investing in the future of Nigeria,” Youssoufou stated.
The intervention extends far beyond basic supplies. According to Mojisola Ogunleye, Head of Social Performance at Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the programme is structured to provide long-term academic and vocational support, adding that 443 students have been selected for financial aid, including 33 tertiary institution students and 410 secondary school learners.
While adding that 22 local youths have successfully completed the prestigious City & Guilds Certification in Electrical Engineering (Levels 1–3) and will receive London-issued certificates, Ogunleye posited that plans are already underway to distribute textbooks and additional learning aids to secondary schools.
The impact of the donation was immediately felt by educators. Mrs Adenigba Margaret Aderemi, Head Teacher of Local Government Primary School, Ilege, revealed that the gesture would directly increase school enrolment.
"Many children had stopped coming to school because of the embarrassment of wearing torn uniforms.
“This takes a massive burden off the parents' shoulders. We expect to see many of those pupils return to the classroom now,” Mrs Aderemi shared.
Proving its commitment to community wealth-building, the Foundation outsourced the production of the school uniforms to local tailors.
One such beneficiary, Ms Aminat Aderonke Salabu, shared how the contract transformed her life: “With the profit from the first phase, I have started building a self-contained apartment and a shop. I am so grateful to the Foundation for empowering us to grow alongside them.”
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