Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Socio-Economic Development of Host Communities of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Numan, Adamawa State, Nigeria

This paper examined the effect of corporate social responsibility on socio-economic development of host communities of the Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (Former Savannah Sugar Company Plc) in Numan local government area of Adamawa State. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a critical mechanism through which organizations sustain legitimacy and build goodwill with host communities. This study examined host community awareness, perception, and satisfaction with the CSR programmes of the Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. The study intends to solve the problems relating to social infrastructure, unemployment, environmental safety and impede economic growth and sustainability especially to the host communities. Relevant literature on corporate social responsibility on social economic development was reviewed. The descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 150 respondents, out of which 110 valid responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency, tables and percentage. The total population was 240, while 200 people from the host communities and 40 staff from Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc respectively, with the sample of 150 people and simple random sampling techniques was adopted for the study. Data for the study were collected by means of questionnaire (research instrument) which cover the period from the month of August, 2025 to August, 2026. Findings show that the highest community demand was for social amenities including electricity, potable water, good roads, and security. The study concludes that strategically implemented CSR initiatives can enhance both community development and corporate performance. The recommendations that the study recommends that the university should institutionalize community consultation to align CSR programmes with actual community priorities, and should develop systematic communication strategies to improve CSR visibility. Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc’s management is also encouraged to integrate community involvement and participation into the selection, planning, and implementation of CSR programs to ensure their relevance and sustainability.