As part of its commitment to strengthening local content and community engagement, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has held its 2025 annual capacity development training for representatives of its host communities.
Themed: ‘Engagement and Advocacy Skills: Critical Tools for Community Representatives,’ the workshop brought together a broad representation of stakeholder groups from the host communities as well as Yewa North and Ewekoro Local Governments, reflecting the Plant’s inclusive approach to community engagement and development.
Head, Human Asset Management and Administration, Mr. Aina Olugbenga, commended the community representatives for their dedication and selfless service which has paved the way for peace being enjoyed by all stakeholders in the area.
He encouraged them to use the skills and other key learnings acquired from the workshop to not only benefit the communities they represented but also to foster mutual growth between them and the plant.
Director of community development, Yewa North Local Government, Mrs. Ololade Akiyode, urged participants to continue to adopt dialogue and collaborative approach in relating with the company.
She described the relationship between Ibese Plant and its host communities/local governments as a model of sustainable development driven by effective engagement, understanding and collaboration.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the chairman, Host Communities Joint Consultative Committee, Dayo Ogunyinka expressed appreciation to the Company for organizing the workshop. He reaffirmed the commitment of the community representatives to continued, efficient, and selfless representation that supports the well-being of both the communities and the Plant.
Not less than 50 community representatives including women and youth as well as government officials participated in the workshop
It would recall that Dangote Cement’s Ibese plant runs capacity training and empowerment programmes for youths and other population segments in its host communities.
