President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Dangote Group over the company’s achievements over the years.
The accolades comes at the heels of numerous honours and awards received by the company for creating thousands of jobs for Nigerians youths.
“You are doing well. Keep doing the good things you are doing. Keep investing in Nigeria.”
“Dangote is the biggest employer of labour after the government in Nigeria and also a significant employer of labour across Africa, where he has his cement plants in operation. He is also one of the continent’s biggest philanthropists.
While speaking, President called on the private sector operators to join in the development of the Nigerian economy.
Business men and women who spoke at the event stressed that Nigeria as a country was waiting for the Dangote Refinery, expressing optimism that it would bring about a significant boost to the nation’s economy.
Speaking at a Panel titled: ‘Unlocking our Competitive Advantage’, Group Managing Director of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Mr. Olakunle Alake said it is gladdened that President Tinubu Government understands the role of the of the private sector, while reinforcing the need for collaboration.
“Nigeria must grow its economy and especially the manufacturing sector to be able to play a pivotal role in the Africa and Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA).
Mr Alake identified weak productive sectors, lack of requisite skills and lack of infrastructure as the number issue to the smooth take off of AFCFTA
