The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Discussion board (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has paid glowing tribute to Africa’s foremost industrialist and enterprise titan, Aliko Dangote, on the event of his 69th birthday, describing him as a towering image of African enterprise and visionary management.
In a goodwill message, on behalf of the 19 Northern governors, Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated Dangote’s extraordinary journey from entrepreneurship to international industrial prominence is a supply of satisfaction not solely to Northern Nigeria however to your complete African continent.
Within the message issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-Common (Press Affairs), Authorities Home, Gombe, and made obtainable to journalists Saturday, the governor famous that via the Dangote Group, the enterprise mogul has redefined the chances of indigenous enterprise by constructing world-class industries that proceed to drive {economic} development, strengthen native capability and create hundreds of jobs throughout Nigeria and past.
The NSGF chairman notably counseled Aliko Dangote’s daring investments in strategic sectors, particularly cement manufacturing, petrochemicals and refining.
He famous that the institution of the Dangote Refinery and the growth of cement vegetation throughout Africa have considerably enhanced the continent’s industrial competitiveness and diminished dependence on imports.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated Dangote’s steadfast confidence in Nigeria’s economic system and his readiness to commit long-term investments to nationwide growth have made him a shining instance of what visionary non-public sector management can obtain.
In response to him, the Northern Governors maintain Dangote in excessive esteem for his immense contributions to {economic} transformation, youth employment, infrastructure growth and the promotion of Africa’s self-reliance in crucial industries.
The discussion board additionally praised his far-reaching humanitarian interventions via the Aliko Dangote Basis, notably within the areas of well being, training, humanitarian reduction and poverty discount, which have touched hundreds of thousands of lives throughout communities.
On behalf of the governors of the 19 Northern states, Governor Inuwa Yahaya prayed for Allah’s continued blessings upon Dangote, wishing him sound well being, larger knowledge, and lots of extra years of impactful service to Nigeria, Africa and humanity.
Segun Awofadeji
Times Nigeria