President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to Africa’s leading industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, lauding his significant contributions to the continent’s economic transformation and Nigeria’s industrial development.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Dangote, the founder and President of the Dangote Group, as a visionary entrepreneur whose resilience and innovative spirit have reshaped the landscape of business across Africa.
“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”, President Tinubu noted.
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Acknowledging Dangote’s sweeping contributions—from cement and agriculture to the recently inaugurated Dangote Refinery—the President highlighted how these ventures have strengthened Nigeria’s pursuit of self-sufficiency and job creation.
“Through his industrial undertakings, Dangote has played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s march toward economic sovereignty,” Tinubu said, citing the entrepreneur’s alignment with national development goals.
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.
President Tinubu offered prayers 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.