Speaker celebrates Dangote at 69

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, congratulated billionaire businessman and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his 69th birthday. The Speaker described Dangote as a major driver of Nigeria’s economy, highlighting his multi-billion-dollar investments. Abbas cited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a buffer for Nigeria’s economy against global impacts. He commended Dangote’s belief in Nigeria and courage to invest locally, calling him one of the country’s most patriotic citizens. The Speaker prayed for Dangote’s continued strength and guidance. Dangote, born on April 10, 1957, in Kano, is recognized for his rise from a commodities trader to Africa’s most influential industrialist. The Dangote Group has interests in cement, sugar, salt, fertiliser, and oil refining. Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest producer, and his Lagos fertiliser plant is among the world’s biggest. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is Nigeria’s largest single private investment, aiming to reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. Forbes consistently ranks Dangote as the wealthiest person in Africa. Beyond business, he is known for philanthropy through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, focusing on health, education, and economic empowerment across Nigeria and Africa. His investments are central to Nigeria’s economic development and industrial self-sufficiency.