Presently, the Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has won himself the prestigious award of the National Order of the Lion from the President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal, which is regarded as the highest civilian laurel to be bestowed on any individual in Senegal.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to the media on Thursday and the award ceremony is to take place in Senegal on Friday,” the statement said.
The Dangote Group has earned this award because of the Cement Plant in Pout, Senegal and as well a tribute to his business acumen, and developmental projects that boost Africa in general.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated the billionaire businessman on the honour.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Tinubu also applauded the industrialist “for his enterprise and ingenuity, creating jobs and opportunities for many in Nigeria and across West Africa, as well as contributing to their economies, which the award further affirms.”
However, the President commended Dangote and wished him the very best in his endeavors.