By Busola Bamidele
Vice President Kashim Shettima has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s Education Scholarship Initiative, a development he also shared on his official X handle.
The Foundation unveiled a ₦100 billion annual education support programme — a ₦1 trillion commitment over the next decade — aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education sector and expanding access to quality learning for young people.
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Speaking at the launch in Lagos, the Vice President praised Dangote’s investment in human capital, noting that education remains a powerful tool for building a productive future workforce.
For SMEs, the initiative signals a major boost, as it will equip young Nigerians with the skills, knowledge, and capacity needed to support innovation, business growth, and enterprise sustainability nationwide.
