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PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS ALIKO DANGOTE AT 65.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.



PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS ALIKO DANGOTE AT 65


President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his 65th birthday, April 10th, 2022, joining family members, friends and associates to celebrate the milestone with the business magnate.

The President shares the memorable occasion with the Dangote Group, which includes management and members of staff, and the many visionary leaders that daily redefine the livelihood of Nigerians for the better, and drive competitiveness in the economy with clear ranking of excellence in provision of goods and services.

As Alhaji Dangote turns 65, President Buhari affirms the footprints of the consummate businessman in key sectors of the economy, and the remarkable results achieved in production and supply of food items, making him a household name. More recently, his dynamism in buoying the economy through heavy investments in building Africa’s largest refinery, fertiliser manufacturing company, and cement factories.

President Buhari appreciates the patriotism, simplicity and wisdom that Dangote has consistently displayed, making Nigeria and Nigerians his first priority, while setting example for many that charity truly begins from home.

The President wishes him greater service to God, country, and humanity.

Femi Adesina
 Special Adviser to the President
 (Media & Publicity)
 April 10, 2022


 

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