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Hardship: Host Communities Laud Dangote Group For Continuous CSR, Support To Uplift Families
Dangote Group of Companies has been commended for its unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and support to host communities, particularly during this period of economic hardship.
Three community groups – Obajana Development and Peace Club, Benue Youth Alliance for Good Governance and Lekki Development Initiative – issued a joint press statement to express their profound appreciation and commendation to the company.
The groups praised the Dangote Group for its dedication to enhancing the lives of Nigerians through its various subsidiaries and philanthropic efforts.
In the statement signed by Omeiza Adeiza, Jimi Odusote and Terser Tiza, noted that the company’s contributions to the well-being of Nigerians are truly commendable and urged other organizations to emulate its example.
“We are pleased to issue this joint press statement to express our profound appreciation and commendation to the Dangote Group of Companies for its unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and support to host communities, particularly during this period of economic hardship,” the statement said.
“As the largest conglomerate in West Africa and one of the largest on the African continent, the Dangote Group has demonstrated an unrelenting dedication to enhancing the lives of Nigerians through its various subsidiaries and philanthropic efforts. The company’s contributions to the well-being of our people are truly commendable, and we urge other organizations to emulate their example.
“The Dangote Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the Dangote Group, has been instrumental in contributing over $100 million in charitable funds to several causes in Nigeria and Africa over the past four years. This is a testament to the company’s commitment to giving back to society which has enabled its growth and success.
“Recently, the Aliko Dangote Foundation distributed over 1 million bags of rice across host communities and beyond, providing succor to many families affected by the current economic hardship. This gesture is a clear demonstration of the company’s empathy and concern for the welfare of Nigerians.
“Furthermore, the Dangote Group has launched a novel Internship Scheme for students of tertiary institutions in the country, providing them with a one-year internship fully funded by the company. This initiative will not only provide practical and hands-on job experience but also equip the students with the necessary skills to excel in their chosen careers.
“In addition, the company unveiled various empowerment programs, including skill acquisition, scholarship, farming techniques training, and empowerment of vulnerable women in its host communities. This is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to enhancing opportunities for social change and promoting quality education and economic empowerment.
“We are particularly impressed with the company’s ‘Host Community Day’ initiative, which has brought joy and succour to many families in its host communities. The initiative has provided a platform for the company to interact with its host communities and understand their needs, thereby enabling it to tailor its corporate social responsibility initiatives to meet those needs.”
The groups pledged their support to the Dangote Group in its quest to make Nigeria a better place for all and called on other corporate organizations to follow in its footsteps.
The statement further described the company as a shining example of corporate responsibility and philanthropy in Nigeria and looked forward to continued collaboration and partnership with the company in their quest for a better Nigeria.
“We believe that the Dangote Group’s commitment to corporate social responsibility is a model that other organizations should emulate. We call on other corporate organizations to follow in the footsteps of the Dangote Group and invest in the well-being of their host communities,” the groups added.
“We pledge our support to the Dangote Group in its quest to make Nigeria a better place for all. We will continue to partner with the company in its corporate social responsibility initiatives and provide a platform for the company to reach out to its host communities.”
By Fabian Apechihin
Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner, Georgina Rodriguez, has explained why they chose to have a private wedding at home instead of hosting an extravagant ceremony.
Ronaldo and Rodriguez recently announced their marriage in a joint Instagram post, revealing that the ceremony was a modest affair held in the living room of their mansion in Cascais, Portugal.
The decision surprised many, particularly those who expected the high-profile couple to celebrate their union with a lavish wedding.
In an interview with Vogue, Rodriguez explained that her views about marriage and weddings had changed over the years. She said that although she once dreamed of a fairy-tale wedding as a child, she eventually came to prefer a more intimate celebration with her family.
“As a little girl, I envisioned the grandest castle, the most magnificent carriage, the longest gown and a crown adorned with diamonds,” she said.
“Now, I find myself saying: no. I desire something intimate, shared with my partner and our children, in the comfort of our home. We have access to castles, houses, islands, horses, and cars every day.
“However, an intimate gathering is something more unique for us,” she added.
Rodriguez also explained that holding the ceremony in their living room carried special emotional significance because it is where the family spends much of its everyday life.
“We chose to hold the ceremony in our living room, the place where we share breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and where we experience our daily lives,” she said.
“In 30 years, I want our children to remember that something wonderful occurred at this table, the wedding vows of their parents,” Rodriguez added.
By Fabian Apechihin
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has linked illegal mining in Nigeria to organised crime, terrorism and insecurity across West Africa.
The UN agency disclosed this in a statement on Monday following a meeting between its delegation and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals.
The delegation was led by Tullio Santini, Chief of the Africa Section of the Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) at UNODC.
Santini described the NSCDC Mining Marshals’ enforcement unit as critical to efforts to combat illegal mining and its associated criminal activities in Nigeria.
The meeting focused on the UNODC Crime-Terrorism Nexus Initiative, led by Robert Haslinger, a law enforcement expert from the Swedish Police.
According to UNODC, the initiative is designed to strengthen cooperation among governments and law enforcement agencies in dismantling the financial and operational links between organised criminal networks and terrorist groups.
Speaking on behalf of the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commander John Onoja Attah described UNODC as an important partner in the fight against illegal mining in Nigeria.
Attah noted that previous training programmes supported by UNODC had significantly improved collaboration between the Mining Marshals and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
He said continued cooperation between relevant agencies would be crucial to addressing the security and financial challenges associated with illegal mining in the country.
By Fabian Apechihin
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reflected on the transient nature of political relationships, noting that political associates can become distant despite having once worked closely together.
Kwankwaso made the remarks while recalling some of his former political associates.
“I told him that when I come here, I don’t see Bucknor. When I come here, I don’t see Ambode. I started counting the people,” he said.
According to him, his political experience has shown that relationships formed in politics can change over time, with former allies sometimes becoming strangers despite their previous collaborations.
However, Kwankwaso singled out former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, as one of the few political associates he still considers a friend.
He likened political relationships to friendships formed in school, noting that former classmates can maintain strong bonds despite taking different paths in their political careers.
“It’s not very peculiar to Kano, but I think the Kano experience is special out of the general lots,” Kwankwaso said.
Why I Married Cristiano Ronaldo in Our Living Room – Georgina Rodriguez
Illegal Mining in Nigeria Linked to Terrorism, Insecurity – UNODC
Kwankwaso Reflects on Fading Political Alliances
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