President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday congratulated Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist, philanthropist, on his birthday
Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesman, in a statement, said the President also praised Dangote who is founder and President of the Dangote Group, for his commitments to strengthening Nigeria’s economy
According to BusinessDay, the President, celebrated the life of the visionary businessman whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on the continent.
President Tinubu commended Dangote for his contributions to Nigeria’s industrialisation effort, noting how his ventures—from cement manufacturing to agriculture and the groundbreaking Dangote Refinery—have bolstered the national ambition for self-sufficiency and created thousands of jobs.
Beyond commerce, the President extolled Dangote’s philanthropy, mainly through the Dangote Foundation, which has uplifted millions of underprivileged Africans.
“Aliko Dangote’s life embodies hard work, generosity, 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 states.
President Tinubu also prayed that God Almighty will continue to bless Africa’s richest man with vitality, wisdom, and many more years of impact.
He encouraged younger Nigerians to draw inspiration from Dangote’s enterprise, resilience, and service.
