- Dangote Group pledges support for sand-filling of erosion-prone communities in Lekki LCDA.
- RBK describes intervention as timely, lifesaving, and critical for community survival.
- Public-private partnership strengthens climate resilience efforts in Apakin, Otolu, and Okun Ise.
In a significant boost to the fight against ocean surge and erosion, the administration of Hon. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali (RBK), Executive Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has secured a private sector commitment from the Dangote Group to support mitigation efforts in some of the council’s most affected coastal areas.
Ekohotblog reports that a delegation from the Dangote Group recently visited the council secretariat before proceeding on a field tour to assess the level of damage in Apakin, Otolu, and Okun Ise—communities severely impacted by continuous ocean surges that have eroded homes and threatened the livelihoods of residents.
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Following the inspection, the Dangote Group pledged to support the sand-filling of the affected communities, marking a critical intervention aimed at safeguarding infrastructure and preventing further displacement of families.
“In Apakin, Otolu, and Okun Ise, we’re not just talking about water eating into the land, we’re talking about homes lost, futures threatened, and families pushed into uncertainty. This pledge by the Dangote Group is a lifeline,” said Chairman RBK.
The visiting delegation lauded Chairman RBK for his proactive and responsive leadership, emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing pressing environmental challenges.
They noted that corporate social responsibility must include efforts to uplift vulnerable populations and protect their living environments.
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“This is more than a visit, it is the beginning of a commitment to rebuild what nature has threatened to take away,” RBK added.
The RBK administration reaffirmed that the collaboration would play a key role in broader environmental and infrastructure reforms aimed at enhancing the resilience of riverine communities.
