Sanwo-Olu Reveals How Dangote Came to Lagos 45 Years Ago
- Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed the financial state of Alhaji Aliko Dangote when he came to Lagos
- Sanwo-Olu said Dangote came to Lagos 45 years ago with nothing and has become Africa's richest man
- The governor stated this on Monday during the commissioning of Dangote Refinery in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos
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Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos -Lagos state governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has revealed how the wealthiest man in Africa, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, came to Lagos 45 years ago.
Sanwo-Olu said Dangote, the president of Dangote Group, came to the state years ago with nothing and has become Africa’s richest man.
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According to Daily Trust, Sanwo-Olu stated this on Monday while speaking at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals commissioning in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos.
The governor, who described Dangote as a detribalised man, added that the Kano state indigene saw the wealth in Lagos and has invested in the prosperity of the state and Nigeria.
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He said:
“Dangote came to Lagos with nothing about 45 years ago, but he is now Africa’s richest man.”
Dangote thanks Lagos state government
Responding, the business tycoon thanked the Lagos State government for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to promoting an investment-friendly climate
Africa's richest man said:
“Those like me, who have made Lagos our home, will testify that since the beginning of the current democratic dispensation, the government of Lagos State has been exceptionally remarkable in its commitment and support for the private sector.
“From the tenure of the President-Elect, H.E Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who established the Lekki Free Zone, to the incumbent governor H.E Babajide Sanwolu who has been most proactive in ensuring the successful execution of this project, the State government has indeed demonstrated great commitment to promoting an investment friendly climate, which made it possible for Our Group to invest over $30billion in various industries in the state economy over that period.
“I would like to express our deep appreciation and gratitude to the Lagos State government and its successive governors for the resolute facilitation of this enabling business environment.”
Dangote's refinery finally opens as he pens 74-word message to Nigerians in rare social media post
Legit.ng earlier reported that the president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, had penned a message to Nigerians as his highly anticipated $19 billion refinery begins operations today, Monday, May 22, 2023.
The Dangote Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone of Lagos, is set to be Africa's largest oil refinery, with a capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil daily.
Source: Legit.ng
