The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has praised Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of the Dangote Group, for his contributions to Nigeria’s economy.
Emeka Nwandu the Council’s President stated this at the Dangote Group Special Day at the 32nd Enugu International Trade Fair on Thursday, March 26, 2021. In Enugu.
Nwandu noted that the entrepreneur had added a lot of value to the nation’s economy through his business, Dangote Group, which operates in almost every sector of the economy.
Mr Nonye Osakwe, a council member, who represented Nwandu, said Dangote Company had demonstrated a high level of vision, innovative thinking, science, creativity, tenacity, hard work, and industry.
“Today, Dangote’s business and entrepreneurship have expanded across the African continent, employing thousands of people worldwide, with Nigerians accounting for more than 85% of the workforce.
“As we anticipate the start-up of the Dangote Refinery, we believe it will go a long way toward resolving the difficulties and issues surrounding the supply and cost of refined petroleum products in Nigeria.
“I have no doubt that in the years ahead, Dangote Group will expand to become not only a major industrial player in Nigeria and Africa but also around the world, deepening wealth development and job creation,” he added.
The ECCIMA President vowed that the council would continue to work with the industry to make it more attractive and to expand from strength to strength.
On his part, George Bankole, Dangote Group’s South East Regional Sales Director, said the Enugu Trade Fair provided an opportunity for the company to engage with customers in the region.
“It’s a homecoming for me because the city is renowned for its manufacturing and creativity. The Dangote Group and the people of the South East share the characteristic of constantly pushing the envelope and seeking new heights of achievement.
“We are creative and constantly dreaming of tactics that will boost business and generate value for our customers, despite our dominant position.
“We do this in part by the number and quality of goods in our portfolio, since a wider variety of products gives our consumers more choices and alternatives.
“Our aim is to make Nigeria self-sufficient in all of the sectors in which we work, including cement, agriculture, mining, and petroleum,” Bankole stated.
