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 Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

BENUE JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY



IMPACT OF DANGOTE CEMENT COMPANY ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOST COMMUNITIES IN GBOKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE NIGERIA



Abstract

This study assessed the impact of Dangote Cement Company on socio-economic development of host communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The specific objective of the study includes looking at the various ways the cement company impacted on host communities where it is hosted.

The study used both primary and secondary sources of data in examination of the issues. Data was acquired through questionnaire and Key Informant Interview (KII). The sample of 360 respondents using multiple sampling procedure. Data was analyzed using the triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data.

The study found out that, though the Dangote Cement Company had provided some infrastructural supports to the host communities such as healthcare awareness campaign and free medical outreaches, employment opportunities, road maintenance, educational materials and scholarships for some selected members of the host communities, the interventions were inadequate and inconsistent with the company's CSR policy. Thus, socio-economic impact of the Company on the host communities was moderately significant.

The study recommended that the Federal government through Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) in conjunction with the state governments should ensure Dangote Cement Company and other similar organizations keep to the terms of engagement with regard to the social and economic benefits of the host communities.



Key words: Dangote Cement Company, Socio-economic development, Host Communities.

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