Posted by Amarachi on Thu 10th Apr, 2025 - tori.ng
The President celebrated the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on the continent.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.
The President celebrated the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on the continent.
President Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commended the industrialist and philanthropist 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.
He said: “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 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.