Tinubu applauds as Dangote gets Senegal’s highest national honour

Tinubu applauds as Dangote gets Senegal’s highest national honour

President Bola Tinubu says he is excited about the news of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, receinvin the Republic of Senegal’s highest national order, the National Order of the Lion.

In a statement on Thursday issued by his Special Adviser on Media And Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu congratulated Dangote on the honour.

He commended Dangote’s industry and impact within and beyond Nigeria, creating opportunities and meeting needs.

The statement said, “President Bola Tinubu congratulates Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, on the award of the 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 businessman on February 2, 2024.

“President Tinubu applauds the industrialist for his enterprise and ingenuity, creating jobs and opportunities for many in Nigeria and across West Africa, as well as contributing to their economies, which the award further affirms. The President commends Mr. Dangote and wishes him the very best in his endeavours.”