The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the management of Dangote Cement to present the master plan for its Ibese plant in Yewa North Local Government Area.
The resolution, passed on Tuesday, requires the company to provide detailed plans of its facilities, including a trailer park and an industrial drainage channel, in compliance with international standards.
Findings of the Committee
The decision follows a report by the joint House Committees on Trade, Commerce, Investment, and Environment, led by Adebisi Oyedele.
The report concluded that Dangote Cement had failed to address key issues affecting host communities.
Oyedele stated, “The committee found the company guilty of the allegations. Its negligence has negatively impacted the livelihood of the people, with no trailer park constructed for decades, resulting in disorganized parking and disruptions for both communities and commuters.”
The Assembly had previously demanded a comprehensive plan from the company to tackle environmental degradation, poor parking management, and other challenges stemming from its operations.
Recommendations
The House urged Dangote Cement to present a master plan reflecting all associated facilities, particularly those addressing community concerns.
The Assembly also stressed the need for the company to improve its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to better support the affected communities.
“The Dangote Group must provide the Ibese cement plant’s master plan, detailing all facilities, including the trailer park and drainage channel, in alignment with global best practices,” the committee recommended.
Broader Implications
This summons underscores the Assembly’s commitment to holding corporations accountable for their environmental and social impacts.
The lawmakers emphasized that proactive CSR initiatives are essential to maintaining harmony between industrial operations and community welfare.
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