The Chairman of The Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote clocked 67 today (April 10). On the occasion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, joined the family and friends of Alhaji Dangote to celebrate the founder of the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa and one of Africa’s business lodestars.
Referencing the many industrial feats of the business colossus, President Tinubu extolled Alhaji Dangote’s famed dauntless and inventive spirit, as well as his facility for excellence in any venture.
The President commended the Chairman of the Dangote Group for his interventions and support for Nigeria’s young entrepreneurs, describing him as one of the industrialists who have kept the country on the global map as a haven for enterprise.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf celebrating Dangote, described him as an illustrious son of Kano, whose philanthropic gesture breeds life and livelihood to millions of households in Nigeria and Africa.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu described the global business mogul as an African Jewel, lauding his contributions to the economic well-being of Nigeria, and by extension the continent of Africa. Kalu also lauded Dangote’s commitment to job creation, employments as well as his inspiration and mentorship of young Nigerians.