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30 Host Community Youths Graduate Enjoy Dangote Electrical Training Empowerment Program

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30 Host Community Youths Graduate Enjoy Dangote Electrical Training Empowerment Program

… Ibese Plant donates solar-powered Borehole

 

No fewer than 30 youths from communities around Ibese in Ogun State have graduated from a training program put together by Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant as a way of transforming society and providing employment opportunities for the youths.

 

The empowerment program which afforded the youths the opportunity to be trained on domestic electrical installation, wiring, and maintenance is aimed at accelerating the social and economic development of host communities and is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.

 

In the same vein, the Cement plant commissioned a solar-powered Borehole in Abule Oke in Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State in fulfillment of its promises made to the communities during its Community Day celebration last December.

 

The youths were also presented with start-up tools for immediate commencement of their vocation after the training which was put in place by the Ibese Plant in partnership with Industrial Training Fund (ITF).

30 Host Community Youths Graduate Enjoy Dangote Electrical Training Empowerment Program

General Manager, Human Assets Managemnet/Admin, Alh. Abu Sufyan (left) exchanging pleasantries with the Baale of Abule Oke, Chief Ramon Akinsanya at the Commissioning and Handover ceremony of a Solar Powered Borehole donated by Dangote Cement to Abule Oke community to the admiration of HRM Oba Lukmon Kuoye, Olu of Imasayi (2nd left) and Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plant Ibese, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin (2ND right).

Addressing the beneficiaries at the closing ceremony of the program, the Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant Director, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin, described the empowerment initiative as a demonstration of the Company’s commitment to the continued socio-economic development of the host communities in line with the Community Development Agreement signed in 2022.

 

According to him, the Company’s social development strategy “does not support giving people fish to eat but focuses on teaching people how to fish saying the Company was being proactive by engaging the community members, especially the youths with so much energy and vigour.  “Rather we empower them to be self-sufficient and self-reliant”.

 

Mr. Azad reeled out past empowerment initiatives of the Plant aimed at reducing unemployment gaps in the local communities and ultimately improving the standard of living, which include training in catering and event management, tailoring and fashion design, and Acutherapy, from which 275 indigent youths have so far benefitted.

 

He commended the beneficiaries for their determination and zeal to learn new skills to better their lives and urged them to apply the technical and entrepreneurial knowledge garnered during the training in building sustainable businesses while committing to continued development of their skills and expertise in line with global trends.

30 Host Community Youths Graduate Enjoy Dangote Electrical Training Empowerment Program

Plant Director, Dangote Cement, Ibese, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin (2nd right) presenting starter packs to one of the beneficiaries while the GM, HAM/Admin, Alh. Abu Sufyan(right) and Deputy Area Manager, ITF, Ogun State, Mrs. Funmi Coker (left) watch.

The Deputy Area Manager, Industrial Training Fund Abeokuta Area Office, Mrs. Funmi Coker, commended Dangote Cement Plc Ibese Plant for devoting resources to develop the capacity of the Youths in relevant trade areas to make them useful for themselves and their immediate communities. She further appreciated the Company’s consistent collaboration to achieve the Nation’s training objectives, while charging other corporate bodies to follow suit.

 

Mr.Dayo Ogunyinka, the Vice Chairman of the Community Joint Consultative Committee also expressed delight for the Company’s annual empowerment initiative. He enjoined the beneficiaries to see the gesture as a life-changing opportunity with the capability to take them to the pinnacle of success and ensure that the starter packs received are used for the intended purpose.

 

One of the beneficiaries, Ms. Elegbede Ganiyat, from Iboro host community appreciated Dangote Cement for considering it worthy to invest in the development of the youths and described her experience during the training as enriching and everlasting. She assured that the beneficiaries have been well prepared to carve a niche for themselves in the electrical services market in their locality and beyond.

 

Meanwhile, the Cement Company has handed over a multi-million naira solar-powered borehole to the people of Abule-Oke, a host community at a ceremony witnessed by the Olu of Imasayi, Oba Lukman Kuoye; the Baale of Abule Oke, Chief Ramoni Akinsanya other community leaders, youths, women and other indigenes.

 

Speaking during the hand-over, the Plant Director, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin emphasized the essentiality of water to the survival of humans and advised the community to make good use of the borehole facility and put up a framework to ensure its security, maintenance, and sustenance as their equity contribution to the project.

 

The Olu of Imasayi commended the Management of Dangote Cement for “being the transformer illuminating the entire Yewaland’’ while acknowledging the commitment of the Company to improving the standard of living of people in its host communities. He charged the people of Abule Oke to ensure that the borehole facility is sustained such that coming generations can benefit from the project, as only the judicious use of the facility can encourage the Company to invest more in infrastructural developments in the community.

 

The people of Abule Oke were full of gratitude to the Company for the provision of the water facility, as expressed by the youth leader, Mr. Rafiu Akinola who declared that the intervention was timely and value-adding, especially considering the fact that it is powered by Solar thus saving the community of the cost of fueling and maintenance of the generator.

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Our Response: Perception Survey On The First 60 Days Of President Bola Tinubu Administration 

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Our Response: Perception Survey On The First 60 Days Of President Bola Tinubu Administration 

We appreciate the intense emotions and debate sparked by the aforementioned study conducted by CMC Connect LLP (Perception Consulting), especially given the challenges Nigerians are currently facing.

Our decision to conduct the survey was motivated by a desire to deepen our democracy through public feedback that can assist the government feel the pulse of the people.

The report includes numerous perspectives for constructively engaging the present government, and we encourage everyone to read it beyond the sensational headlines. Also, there is a significant variance dependent on crucial research criteria such as demography, sample size, and time.

With over 30 years of proven experience as a leading Perception Consulting firm in Nigeria, our track record is driven by integrity and commitment to excellence.

We are happy to share our methodology to demonstrate that we followed global professional standards in conducting surveys of this type and assure the public that it is free of influence from any source, including funding of the exercise, which was entirely undertaken by our firm as part of our corporate social responsibility.

We have just evaluated the data we received from the field, and we will like to encourage more Nigerians to participate in similar surveys on a regular basis to help promote good governance, and advance our democracy, economy, and ultimately, the nation.

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International Cooperation In Financial Security Among Key Topics Of The Economic Forum

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Russia–Africa Economic And Humanitarian Forum Set To Host St. Petersburg Seasons Festival Of Culture At Second Russia–Africa Summit

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On 27 July, the panel discussion ‘International Cooperation in Financial Security’ was part of the business programme of the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum as part of the ‘New Global Economy’ track.

The session will be moderated by Nikolay Zhuravlev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The following participants are expected to join the discussion: German Neglyad, State Secretary – Deputy Director, Federal Financial Monitoring Service; Ilya Yasinskiy, Director of Financial Monitoring and Currency Control Department, Bank of Russia; Alexey Lyzhenkov, Deputy Director of the Department for New Challenges and Threats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; Ahmed Said Hussein Khalil, Chairman, Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Combating Unit; and Dubale Mukuken Yirga, Head of Legal Division, Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group, etc.

In today’s world, the fight against financial crime is complicated by the fact that the theft of funds takes place in the absence of physical contact, and the interaction between the perpetrator and the potential victim takes place in virtual space or through the use of communications. Financial technology, which is experiencing explosive growth, allows literally dozens of cross-border transfers to be made around the world in a matter of seconds. These convenient information and financial technologies are actively used by fraudsters, drug traffickers, terrorists, corrupt officials, human and arms traffickers, and other criminals. Investigating their crimes and unraveling their ‘financial traces’ is impossible without cooperation between the competent government authorities of different countries whose jurisdictions are affected by these crimes. The panelists will answer the following questions: what is needed to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the area of financial security, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism, and what needs to be done to effectively carry out preventive work, including with young people, to explain how these offences (fraud is among them) are committed?

“In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, significant segments of the economy and, consequently, financial activity of citizens have gone online. The sector of shadow web markets has expanded, the number of duplicate websites disguised as original ones is growing, the number of cases of funds embezzlement from bank cards and e-mail spamming for this purpose is increasing, and the use of cryptocurrencies by terrorist groups as one of the safest ways of self-financing is gaining momentum. Countering the financing of terrorism is one of the key areas on the agenda of international antiterrorist cooperation,” said Alexey Lyzhenkov, Deputy Director of the Department for New Challenges and Threats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

 

The panel discussion is scheduled for 14:00 in conference hall G1 (pavilion G).

 

The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the Second Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum.

 

Official website: summitafrica.ru 

 

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The Promise Of Prosperity In The Face Of Change: A Bold Leap For Nigeria

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The Promise Of Prosperity In The Face Of Change: A Bold Leap For Nigeria

By Otega Ogra

Change is never easy. It is often met with resistance, fear, and uncertainty. But it is through change that progress is made. The recent quick-fix economic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the consolidation of multiple foreign exchange regimes, are a testament to this truth.

These reforms, though challenging in the short term, hold the promise of a more prosperous and stable Nigeria. They represent a bold step towards economic self-sufficiency, a move away from unsustainable subsidies, and a commitment to a more transparent and efficient foreign exchange market. But President Tinubu understands that these changes, while necessary, will have an immediate impact on the Nigerian economy.

The Promise Of Prosperity In The Face Of Change: A Bold Leap For Nigeria

Otega Ogra.

That’s why his administration has put in place a series of measures to cushion these effects and ensure that no Nigerian is left behind. From the establishment of the Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) to the planned distribution of grains and fertilizers to 50 million Nigerians starting this week in collaboration with the states, from the activation of land banks to the creation of a National Commodity Board to the various taxes suspended or deferred to help Nigerians, and the half a billion dollars mobilized at the Food conference in Rome yesterday, these measures are designed to provide immediate relief and pave the way for long-term prosperity.

These are not mere palliatives; they are strategic investments in our future. They are a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to creating a Nigeria that is not only self-sufficient but also prosperous and resilient.

So, as we navigate these challenging times, let us remember that we are not alone. We have a leader who is not only aware of our struggles but is also committed to ensuring our prosperity. President Tinubu is confident in the resilience of the Nigerian People and the strength of the Nation’s economy. Let us embrace these changes, not with fear, but with hope and confidence in the promise of a brighter future. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and with these reforms, Nigeria is taking a bold step toward that light.

 

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