Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule has commended the chairman and chief executive officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote for his massive investment in the state.
In a message celebrating the 66th birthday of the business magnate, Sule lauded him for his giant footprints dotting the global business space.
The governor said Dangote’s investment has significantly impacted positively on the state and its people, while calling on other businessmen to take advantage of the favourable business climate by investing in the state.
LEADERSHIP reports that Dangote Group is committing $500 million into a sugar project in the state, while pledging to inject more in other areas.
Speaking at an investment summit in the state last year, Dangote said the company would look into the possibility of investing in rice processing soon.
“Some of us here have already seen the light and are committed to investing big time in Nasarawa State,” he had noted.
He explained that he drew inspiration from the fact that the state has a “committed and focused leader with a clear vision for the people; a well- thought-out institutional framework that enables the creation of a sustainable, conducive environment for businesses and investments, and a credible and comprehensive development plan that identifies investment opportunities and projects, prioritising them in line with socio-economic development objectives.”
In a birthday message he personally signed, Governor Sule said the relationship between the state and Dangote is a “partnership we treasure.”
“I on behalf of the government and the good people of Nasarawa State rejoice with Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.
“We are forever grateful for your giant footprints dotting the global business space, especially the massive investment in Nasarawa State.
“It’s a partnership we treasure.
“Here is a toast to a perfect gentleman, industrialist and business icon,” Sule said.
