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Dangote Group is well known for its commitment in the Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) initiatives for its host communities.

Dangote Granite Mines, a subsidiary of Dangote Group, has awarded scholarships to about 60 students in five host communities. The company disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its Media Personnel, Dangote Industries Ltd., Mr Francis Awowole-Browne. Awowole-Browne stated that the scholarship was part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to foster educational development

It was an atmosphere of excitement at the weekend as Dangote Granite Mines, Ijebu Igbo, a subsidiary of Dangote Group, awarded multi-million Naira scholarships to 60 host

The scholarship was part of the agreements reached with the leadership of the host communities during the signing of the Community Development Agreement (CDA).

The management of the Company said the scholarship was in furtherance of its efforts at ensuring that its host communities are not left behind in terms of development especially in the area of education and infrastructure noting that education is one of the key areas of focus for development.