The Dangote Industries Limited weekend buoyed its catalogue of approval rating with the commendations from Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the Kano State governor, Abdulahi Umar Ganduje, both of whom lauded the contributions of the pan-African conglomerate to the economic well-being of Nigeria. .
Emir Bayero, who visited the Dangote pavilion at the on-going Kano International Trade Fair and was visibly elated by the company’s profile, had in his entourage Council members of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) as well as other traditional rulers in the state.
The Emir also commended the Kano Government, the KACCIMA and other participating companies in the 42nd Kano International Trade Fair which will close on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
Emir Bayero said he is very happy with Dangote Group even with the world class Refinery currently under construction saying the project is timel given the challenges the country and businesses are facing.
According to him: “ We have visited the Trade Fair, and we are happy with development so far despite the economic situation around the world. May Allah support our effort.”
The Emir’s visit came just as the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, also visited the company’s pavilion and spoke glowingly of Dangote Group’s President Aliko Dangote.
The governor who was represented by the Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Ibrahim Mukhtar said the contributions of Mr. Dangote to Kano and indeed Nigeria, in the areas of industrialization and job creation, cannot be quantified.
Speaking earlier, during his own visit to the Dangote pavilion, Ugandan Envoy to Nigeria, Ambassador Nelson Ocheger, described Mr. Dangote as an ‘African jewel’ and an institution, whose indirect support to African political leaders in the areas of job creation and industrialization are impacting positively on peace and stability on the continent.
President of Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture(KACCIMA), Dalhatu Abubakar, described as apt the theme for this year’s 42nd Trade Fair, which is: Consolidating the Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic to Opportunities, Growth and Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.
