Tinubu Lauds Dangote Group for Boosting Nigeria's Economy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commended the Dangote Group for its role in strengthening Nigeria's industrial capacity through substantial investments in various sectors. Speaking at the 32nd Nigeria Economic Summit held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, noted that these investments have increased domestic production, created jobs, reduced import dependence, and supported local supply chains.

He highlighted the Group's contributions in cement manufacturing, fertiliser production, sugar refining, salt processing, and petroleum refining, which aid in local value addition and employment generation. Tinubu stated that the Dangote Group is the second largest employer after the federal government.

He emphasized the need for collaboration between the public and private sectors to foster a more productive economy. The summit, themed "Growth That Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity," aimed to discuss strategies for accelerating economic growth and ensuring that its benefits reach more Nigerians.