Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, was honored as Leadership Person of the Year at the 17th Annual Conference and Awards. He emphasized public-private collaboration for tackling Nigeria’s economic challenges and expressed gratitude for the recognition, which adds to his numerous national and international awards.
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, was recently recognized as the Leadership Person of the Year at the 17th Annual Conference and Awards. The event, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, saw Dangote's efforts in promoting national development being celebrated by the Leadership Group of Newspapers.
In his address, Dangote underscored the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to address Nigeria's pressing socio-economic and political challenges. He highlighted that such partnerships could significantly contribute to overcoming the nation’s difficulties. The billionaire businessman, who was represented by his Special Adviser, Engr Mansur Ahmed, expressed his gratitude for the award and reaffirmed his commitment to improving Nigeria’s future.
The award ceremony, which attracted influential figures from the government and private sector, was also attended by the Vice President, Ministers, Governors, and lawmakers. Dangote’s recognition comes after several other prestigious awards, reflecting his contributions to both business and philanthropic efforts across Africa.
In his remarks, Dangote emphasized that, given the current global economic challenges, it is more crucial than ever for all sectors to unite in advancing the nation’s interests. He also thanked the Leadership Newspaper Group for bestowing the honor upon him, expressing that it would further motivate him to continue contributing to Nigeria’s growth.
