Dangote Cement promotes youth empowerment through sports, education

Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana, has commenced its 2025 Sustainability Week with a series of vibrant activities that celebrate sportsmanship, education, and community partnership under the theme “Sustainable Progress: Celebrating Growth and Partnerships.”

The annual event, which began on October 24, has been expanded this year to include a broader range of programmes aimed at promoting holistic community development, according to a statement from the firm on Wednesday.

The opening ceremony set the tone for a week of engagement and collaboration, with participants drawn from Dangote Cement’s workforce and surrounding host communities. Central to the festivities was a football tournament that captured the spirit of teamwork and friendly competition.

The grand finale of the tournament, held on October 29, 2025, at the Obajana Academy Field, saw the Oyo Community Football Team emerge as champions after a thrilling 1–0 victory over Dangote Cement Transport.

The match was the culmination of several days of exciting games featuring teams from the Dangote Cement Obajana Plant, Dangote Cement Transport, and host communities.

The football event was designed not only to promote physical wellness and recreation but also to strengthen relationships between employees and community members—fostering mutual respect and unity.

The final match drew an enthusiastic crowd and was attended by senior management, including Plant Director, Mr Azad Nawabuddin; CGM Maintenance, Mr Panjala Sreedar; CGM Production, Mr John Gwong; and GM Special Duties, Mr Ademola Adeyemi, among others.

The ceremony concluded with applause and commendations from participants and guests, who praised the initiative for reinforcing Dangote Cement’s longstanding values of collaboration, inclusion, and sustainable community development.

Complementing the sports programme was an Inter-School Spelling Bee and Quiz Competition that attracted ten secondary schools from the host communities. The competition offered young learners a platform to showcase their academic abilities and intellectual curiosity.