President Muhammadu
Buhari says Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has always stood for things
that mattered to the people.
In a statement Femi
Adesina, his special adviser on media and publicity, issued on his behalf on
Friday, Buhari said the business mogul has consistently used his wealth for the
good of humanity.
Acknowledging
Dangote’s contributions to the growth of the country, the president said
Dangote has always stood to be counted whenever it mattered.
“It is one thing to
be so blessed, and another to use the wealth to the glory of God and for the
good of humanity,” the statement read.
“Dangote has always
stood to be counted whenever it mattered, judging by his generous contributions
to the fight against polio, Ebola disease, the current Coronavirus, and many
other challenges which have faced Nigeria, and indeed, the African continent.”
As part of efforts
to boost the fight against COVID-19, Dangote spearheaded a coalition of private
sector organisations to support the government’s efforts at tackling the
disease.
The initiative,
called the Coalition Against Coronavirus (COCAVID), will involve erection of
fully-equipped medical tents to house patients and serve as training, testing,
isolation and treatment centres.
The Aliko Dangote
Foundation had earlier pledged a donation of N200 million to help to curb the
spread of the virus.
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