Dangote Cement Supports Small Businesses, Host Communities During Sustainability Week

Dangote Cement Plc’s Obajana Plant has supported small businesses and strengthened community infrastructure through a series of economic empowerment and renewable energy initiatives during its 2026 Sustainability Week in Kogi State.

The week-long programme featured interventions aimed at improving livelihoods, promoting local enterprise development and expanding access to sustainable energy in communities surrounding the company’s operations.

A major highlight was the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Empowerment and Business Development Capacity-Building programme, which provided local entrepreneurs with practical training in business growth strategies, financial management, customer service and sustainable business practices.

As part of the initiative, 15 small and medium-scale businesses received plaques of recognition in acknowledgement of their entrepreneurial efforts and commitment to improving their operations.

The company said the programme reflected its recognition of small businesses as important contributors to employment generation, household income and economic development within host communities.

In another intervention, Dangote Cement commissioned a 3.6-kilowatt solar inverter system in Oyo Community to support electricity supply for community water infrastructure.

The installation is expected to improve the reliability of power for water facilities, reduce dependence on conventional energy sources and enhance residents’ access to water.

According to the company, the project forms part of its efforts to promote cleaner energy solutions and encourage environmentally responsible development.

The 2026 Sustainability Week brought together company employees, sustainability champions, host community members and local entrepreneurs for activities focused on environmental protection, social impact and sustainable development.

Dangote Cement said its sustainability approach extended beyond its manufacturing operations to include strengthening local businesses, improving access to essential services and building partnerships with surrounding communities.

The initiatives also highlight the role of private-sector investment in supporting local economic development, particularly through enterprise training, renewable energy projects and community infrastructure.