The management of Lekki Port, promoter of Lekki Deep Seaport, has announced the award of scholarships to 60 undergraduate students from its six host communities.

The beneficiaries, whose scholarships provide vital educational support, were selected from communities such as Ilekuru, Magbon-Segun, Oke-Segun, Itoke, Idotun, and Lujagba in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.

Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director, Lekki Port, Wang Qiang, stated that the award was instituted as part of the company's human capital development initiative, aimed at helping indigent students in host communities pursue their dreams and achieve their career goals.

Qiang reaffirmed the company's commitment to investing in the future of its host communities, stating that true corporate success lies not only in business performance but also in giving back to society.

Baale of Magbon-Segun community, Chief Mufutau Dauda, who commended Lekki Port for its sustained community engagement and impact, stated that the community would continue to provide maximum cooperation, enabling the port to operate seamlessly.

One of the beneficiaries, a final-year Political Science student at Lagos State University, Muritala Esther Morenikeji, pledged to make judicious use of the scholarship fund, noting that the support would certainly help her move a step closer to achieving her dream.