Dangote Industries Limited sustained efforts at providing basic infrastructure through various intervention projects have received the commendation of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).
President of LCCI, Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, in his remarks
during Dangote Group’s Special Day at the ongoing Lagos International Trade
Fair, said the foremost indigenous conglomerate has contributed significantly
in providing solutions to the problems governments have not been able to solve
in areas of food sufficiency, road construction, housing and energy.
He noted that Dangote Group has been at the forefront of job
creation, even as its products and services have touched the lives of millions
of people across the African continent and beyond.
He enjoined other corporate bodies to toe the line of
Dangote in assisting government through provision of infrastructure, even if it
has to be through a tax credit scheme, introduced by the Federal Government.
Welcoming participants to the Special Day, Group Chief
Commercial Officer, Dangote Group, Rabiu Umar, disclosed that the Group is
passionate about deepening the Nigerian economy through industrialisation, job
creation, provision and rehabilitation of essential infrastructure, and the
welfare of the citizens.
According to him, it is the desire to promote industrialisation
that informed the decision to become strategic partners with all the major
Chambers of Commerce across the nation.
He said: “Our participation at all major trade fairs across
Nigeria demonstrates our belief that chambers of commerce and industry occupy a
unique position in driving economic development through their activities.
“LCCI occupies a unique position as the pioneering chamber
and has continued to play a significant role in the economic growth of Lagos
and Nigeria in general.”
Umar stated that the theme of the fair, ‘Connecting
Businesses, Creating Value’, resonates with Dangote Group, as all investment
decisions are focused on creating value for all stakeholders across the
subsidiaries.
He said: “We have invested in several projects, which are
meant to create jobs and enhance rapid industrialisation of the Nigerian
economy.” He said the activities of Dangote Cement have had a multiplier
effect, providing direct and indirect employment to millions of people across
Africa.
He added: “Our food subsidiaries, Dangote Sugar Refinery,
NASCON Allied Industries (Dangote Salt), and Dangote Rice are providing jobs
through various schemes.
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