From Terhemba Daka, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his birthday, lauding his enduring impact on Africa’s economic transformation and Nigeria’s industrial advancement.
His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, quoted the President as describing the Founder and President of the Dangote Group as a visionary business leader whose resilience and innovation have redefined entrepreneurship across Africa.
“Aliko Dangote’s life embodies hard work, generousity, and faith in Nigeria’s potential. His willingness to invest in people and nation-building reflects profound business ingenuity and love for humanity,” the President stated.
Acknowledging the business mogul’s contributions – from cement and agriculture to the recently inaugurated Dangote Refinery – Tinubu highlighted how these ventures have strengthened Nigeria’s pursuit of self-sufficiency and job creation.
The President also lauded Dangote’s philanthropic efforts through the Dangote Foundation, which he said, has uplifted millions of underprivileged Africans, offering critical support in health, education, and poverty alleviation.
He prayed for continued vitality, wisdom, and long life for Africa’s richest man, urging the youth to emulate Dangote’s enterprise, resilience, and spirit of service.
EQUALLY, billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, extended birthday wishes to his colleague at 68, describing him as “the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa.” Otedola shared the tribute on his social media platform.
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