Aliko Dangote Crowned CEO Of The Year
By: Femi Mustapha
President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been named the CEO of the year by one of Nigeria’s leading business magazines, Economic Confidential.
Presenting the award to Mr. Dangote on Tuesday in Abuja, Chairman of the Image Merchant Promotion Limited, the parent body of Economic Confidential, Sule Yau Sule, said Mr.
Dangote’s contribution to job creation and economic development of Nigeria cannot be quantified.
He said Mr. Dangote is committed, and has an abiding fate in the Nigerian project.
The honor accorded Mr. Dangote came amidst a plethora of awards received within and outside Nigeria.
Dangote is one of the three Nigerians who were honored at the event in Abuja. Others are Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Early this year, Senegal had conferred on Mr. Dangote the National Order of the Lion.
The National Order of the Lion is the highest order of Senegal instituted to recognize civilians and military leaders for distinguished contributions.
Mr. Dangote’s conglomerate is considered one of Nigeria’s highest taxpayers, and the biggest employer of labor after government.
Mr. Dangote was represented by Mr. Jibrin Abubakar of the Branding and Corporate Communication Department. It would be recalled that Mr. Dangote is the recipient of Nigeria’s second award, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
