President Muhammadu Buhari on Sartuday hailed Africa richest man, Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, on his 64th birthday, describing him as a key partner in Nigeria’s war against  COVID-19. Â
This is made known in a statement made available to the media by the president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu.
Dangote Group is a member of the private sector-led coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID).
According to the statement, Buhari gave the commendation in commemoration of Dangote’s 64th birthday.
Buhari said the “corona warrior” has continued to show consistent faith and belief in Nigeria.
He said the burden of the coronavirus pandemic has been lighter for both the citizens and government because people like Dangote provided needed support and cooperation.
“He also commended the President of Dangote group for giving wings to the aspirations of many youngsters and professionals in Nigeria and the rest of the continent, urging him to continue to do more,” the statement said.
“President Buhari added that these exemplary efforts will go down in history and will be remembered by future generations.
“He wished him many more years of healthy life and service to nation and humanity.”
Dangote has consistently remained one of the three dollar-billionaires in Nigeria and Africa, according to Forbes 2021 world billionaires list released last Tuesday.
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The industrialist retained the top spot of Africa’s richest person with a net worth of $11.5 billion, making him the 191st wealthiest person in the world.
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