President Muhammadu Buhari has commends the humility, simplicity and cosmopolitan outlook of Alhaji Aliko Dangote who clocked 60 years old tomorrow, Monday.
In a letter of congratulation, the President described Dangote as an entrepreneur who defies ethnic and religious persuasions in extending support to the poor and vulnerable and is providing employment opportunities without discrimination, while inspiring and mentoring young Nigerians to greatness.
He said that Dangote, the Forbes’ rated richest African and black man is endowed with patriotism and kind heartedness by always making sacrifices to safeguard the health of the nation, “most remarkably the polio and Ebola interventions.”
The President said that the global business mogul is 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.”
The President acknowledges Dangote’s role in bolstering the economy through continuous engagement and counseling of governments on best practices in promoting the ease of doing business.
This was even as the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, also venerated Dangote, describing him as an astute businessman and philanthropist who has remained an inspiration to many people.
In a letter to Dangote personally signed by him, Asiwaju Tinubu commended the business mogul for his boldness and bravery in taking the business risks he took, which he said have now paid off.
The All Progressives National Congress (APC) national stalwart said that Dangote has broken all business barriers and is now helping to industrialise Africa, with the operations of his Dangote Group in 17 African countries and beyond.
In the letter dated today, April 9, Tinubu said: “Dear Alhaji Dangote, my family and I congratulate you on your 60th birthday.
“Your life has been an inspiration to many. From a lowly background, you rose to the top by dint of hard work and perseverance.
“The boldness and bravery you demonstrated in taking the business risks you took have paid off. You have shown that with resilience, we can always convert risks and challenges to opportunities.
“Today, you are that African man that has broken all barriers. With operations in over 17 African countries including Nigeria, the awesome Dangote Group you established is helping to industrialise Africa.
“You have made people and made lives a lot better through the employment opportunities you have created and your other humanitarian activities.
“I wish you many more years in life. I pray that Allah grants all you need to continue to impact the lives of many more people.” [myad]
