President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Africa’s leading industrialist and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 69th birthday, saluting his conglomerate’s role in job creation, infrastructure development, and belief in the Nigerian economy and its potential.
Felicitating Dangote in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, President Tinubu acknowledged Dangote’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s economic growth and industrial development.
The President described the foremost philanthropist as an accomplished businessman. He commended his vision, resilience, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
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President Tinubu said the billionaire businessman, Dangote, has transformed industries and positioned Nigeria as a hub for large-scale petrochemical and cement production.
“Aliko’s entrepreneurial vision, resilience, innovation, and commitment to excellence have transformed industries and positioned Nigeria as a hub for large-scale petrochemical and cement production through his establishment of the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company and cement factories across Africa.
“I salute Aliko for his conglomerate’s role in job creation, infrastructure development, and unwavering belief in the Nigerian economy and its potential. Dangote remains a shining example of African enterprise, whose achievements continue to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs across the continent.
“I also applaud Aliko’s philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Dangote Foundation, which have significantly impacted lives in health, education, and poverty alleviation”, he said.
President Tinubu prayed for continued good health, wisdom, and greater accomplishments in service to Nigeria, Africa, and humanity as Aliko Dangote celebrates his birthday.