President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist, philanthropist and founder and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on his 68th birthday.
The President, in a release issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on the continent.
President Tinubu commended Alhaji Dangote for his contributions to Nigeria’s industrialisation effort, noting how his ventures—from cement manufacturing to agriculture and the groundbreaking Dangote Refinery—have bolstered the national ambition for self-sufficiency and created thousands of jobs.
Beyond commerce, the President extolled Dangote’s philanthropy, mainly through the Dangote Foundation, which has uplifted millions of underprivileged Africans.
“Aliko Dangote’s life embodies hard work, generosity, and faith in Nigeria’s potential. His willingness to invest in people and nation-building reflects profound business ingenuity and love for humanity,” he said.
President Tinubu prayed that God Almighty will continue to bless Africa’s richest man with vitality, wisdom, and many more years of impact.
The President encouraged younger Nigerians to draw inspiration from Dangote’s enterprise, resilience, and service.
Also on Thursday, President Tinubu extended his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the former Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ibitola Adebisi Sotuminu, who passed away at the age of 86.
The President commiserated with the Body of Benchers, members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the National Council of Women’s Societies, and the International Federation of Women Lawyers, over the passing of the jurist who exemplified integrity, honour, and diligence.
Recalling their shared commitment to public service during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State, President Tinubu stated that Justice Sotuminu’s leadership as Chief Judge was instrumental in advancing critical judicial reforms that modernised Lagos’ legal framework and strengthened public trust in the judiciary.
As Chief Judge, her tenure brought in innovative reforms in the Lagos judiciary, some of which include, expanding and modernising court infrastructure, digitising judicial processes, and initiatives to expedite justice delivery—foundations underpinning Lagos’ status as a legal pacesetter.
As the final funeral rites for the late jurist commenced on Thursday, President Tinubu prayed for the repose of her soul and divine comfort for her family.
Deji Elumoye
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