The former Lagos State
Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated astute businessman and
philantrophist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 60th birthday, describing him as
an inspiration to many people, reports ITRealms.
Dangote, ITRealms gathered, clocks 60 on Monday, April
10, 2017.
ITRealms reports that a letter to Alhaji
Dangote personally endorsed by Asiwaju Tinubu, he commended the business mogul
for his boldness and bravery in taking the business risks he took, which he
said have now paid off.
In addition, the All
Progressives National Congress (APC) national stalwart, said Dangote has broken
all business barriers and is now helping to industrialise Africa, with the
operations of his Dangote Group in 17 African countries and beyond.
The letter dated April
9, 2017 and released in a statement by his media officer, Tinubu said in
part: "Dear Alhaji Dangote, my family and I congratulate you on your 60th
birthday.
"Your
life has been an inspiration to many. From a lowly background, you rose to the
top by dint of hard work and perseverance.
"The
boldness and bravery you demonstrated in taking the business risks you took
have paid off. You have shown that with resilience, we can always convert
risks and challenges to opportunities.
"Today,
you are that African man that has broken all barriers. With operations in over
17 African countries including Nigeria, the awesome Dangote Group you
established is helping to industrialise Africa.
"You
have made people and made lives a lot better through the employment
opportunities you have created and your other humanitarian activities.
"I wish you many more years in life. I pray that Allah
grants all you need to continue to impact the lives of many more people".
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