A significant milestone, both for Nigeria and the broader developing world.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab. The advisory body is tasked with accelerating private investment and job creation in emerging economies.
In a statement issued Wednesday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Dangote’s appointment as “a significant milestone, both for Nigeria and the broader developing world.” He praised Dangote’s private sector expertise and contribution to economic growth.
“Dangote Group has become one of Africa’s leading conglomerates through innovation and continuous investment,” Tinubu noted, citing the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformative project.
The President urged Dangote to leverage his experience to shape the World Bank’s global development agenda. The lab also includes leaders like Bill Anderson (Bayer AG), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Bharti Enterprises), and Mark Hoplamazian (Hyatt Hotels).