Buhari, Saraki Congratulate Dangote On 60th Birthday
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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote as he clocks 60 today, April 10, 2017.The billionaire who owns businesses in agriculture, oil, cement, fruit juice, noodles, joins the Diamond League.
Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, praised Dangote’s patriotism and kind heartedness “in always making sacrifices to safeguard the health of the nation, most remarkably the polio and Ebola interventions.
“The President believes the global business mogul remains a shining example of the virtues of choosing entrepreneurship from an early age, treading the path of diligence, perseverance and continuous learning to build some of the world’s largest manufacturing and distribution companies, with household names in Nigeria and beyond.”
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He especially remarked on how Dangote “defies ethnic and religious persuasions in extending support to the poor and vulnerable, providing employment opportunities without discrimination, while inspiring and mentoring young Nigerians to greatness.”
The President also acknowledged Dangote’s role in bolstering the economy through continuous engagement and counseling of governments on best practices in promoting the ease of doing business.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, also felicitated with the Forbes’ rated richest African and black man for reaching the diamond milestone.
Saraki in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, described Dangote as a business guru, philanthropist, role model, and Africa’s biggest industrialist.
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“Alhaji, you are Nigeria’s flagbearer across Africa as you make success of different industries across the continent and we are proud of you,” the Senate President said, “It is our prayer that Almighty Allah (swt) will continue to endow you with more wisdom, great energy, good health and immeasurable grace to serve humanity for many more years.
“Happy Birthday and Many Happy Returns.”
Aliko Dangote was born 10 April, 1957 in Kano into a very prominent business family. He is the great grandson of Alhaji Alhassan Dantata, the richest African at the time of his death in 1955.
The Dangote Group is a multi-trillion naira conglomerate with many of its operations in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
