With huge job creation potential across several African countries, and unprecedented philanthropic activities, President of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has been described as a pillar supporting the ambience of social stability in Africa.
This was the consensus of crème de la crème and high-ranking members of African Corps diplomatique who visited the Dangote pavilion at the ongoing 42nd Kano International Trade Fair, recently.
Dangote Industries Limited is one of the major sponsors of the Trade Fair.
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Speaking during a visit to the Dangote pavilion, Ugandan Envoy to Nigeria, Ambassador Nelson, Ocheger described Mr Dangote as an ‘African jewel’ and an institution, whose indirect support to African political leaders in the areas of job creation and industrialization are impacting positively on peace and stability on the continent.
The High Commissioner who was obviously elated by the several innovative products being displayed by the pan African conglomerate said job creation is central to the continent’s craving for social stability.
The Ambassador said he was extending an invitation to Mr Dangote to come and invest in Uganda, adding that his country is peaceful and business-friendly.
Speaking also, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said Kano State is not only proud of Mr Dangote and his company, but for creating opportunities and supporting social cohesion.
The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Barrister Ibrahim Mukhtar, said the state will take advantage of the Africa Continent Free Trade Agreement(AfCFTA) being historically a major trade route in Africa.
Speaking earlier, the President of Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture(KACCIMA), Dalhatu Abubakar, described as apt the theme for this year’s 42nd Trade Fair, which is: Consolidating the Challenges of Covid-19 pandemic to opportunities growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria.
Deputy President and Chairman of Trade Fair Committee Uba Tanko Mijinyawa said the Dangote Group has been a partner all through, even as he extolled its charity works through the Aliko Dangote Foundation(ADF).
