President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on the award of National Order of the Lion by President Macky Sall of Senegal.
The award is the highest order of Senegal and will be bestowed on the foremost business mogul on February 2, 2024 (today).
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.
Tinubu praised the industrialist for his enterprise and ingenuity, creating jobs and opportunities for many people in Nigeria and across the West African region.
President Tinubu noted that the award of this honour is an affirmation and recognition of such significant contributions to Senegal’s economy.
He commended Dangote and wished him the very best in his endeavours.