Nigeria Aliko Dangote Hails Nigerian Youths as ‘Nation’s Greatest Asset’ for Development

The Digest:

Speaking at the Federal University of Technology Owerri, where he received an honorary doctorate, industrialist Aliko Dangote emphasized the unmatched potential of Nigerian youth, calling them the country's most valuable resource for economic transformation. He highlighted their creativity, resilience, and capacity to turn challenges into opportunities through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Key Points:

• Dangote described Nigerian youths as endowed with innovation and global competitiveness
• He received an honorary Doctorate in Management Technology from FUTO
• Represented by his Special Adviser, Engr. Mansur Ahmed praised FUTO’s practical approach to education
• He stressed the need for stronger private-sector partnerships with academic institutions
• Dangote urged graduates to uphold integrity, hard work, and discipline as core values
• He emphasized that true success is measured by impact, not accumulation
• The Dangote Group pledged to support research, startups, and youth-driven innovation

The future of any nation is not written in its resources, but in the spirit of its youth. Dangote’s vision reflects a foundational truth: that enduring development is built not from the top down, but from the energy, creativity, and resilience rising from within

Sources: Dangote Group Communications