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President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has counseled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “visionary management” in spearheading main infrastructure and flood management initiatives throughout Nigeria, citing the Eko Atlantic Metropolis growth and new freeway constructions as landmark achievements.
In an open letter titled “Appreciation: Open Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR”, shared by Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga by way of his X deal with on Wednesday, Dangote praised Tinubu’s foresight, significantly referencing the transformation of Bar Seashore by means of the Eko Atlantic Metropolis mission.
The bold land reclamation initiative, which spans 1,000 hectares and is shielded by an 8.5-kilometre sea wall, has efficiently protected Victoria Island from ocean surges and created new areas for residential and industrial growth.
“These of us who reside in Victoria Island are a lot better off for it,” Dangote wrote, acknowledging Tinubu’s “exemplary intervention” in mitigating the historic flooding that when plagued key components of Lagos, together with Ahmadu Bello Manner, Adetokunbo Ademola Road, and Akin Adesola Road.
Drawing a world comparability, Dangote referenced current lethal flooding in Kerr County, Texas, USA—which claimed over 100 lives—emphasizing how proactive city planning, corresponding to that seen within the Eko Atlantic mission, can stop catastrophe.
He additional likened Nigeria’s progress in land reclamation to the Dutch success in reworking the submerged lands of Zeeland into liveable, productive terrain.
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Past flood mitigation, the billionaire industrialist additionally hailed the Tinubu administration’s renewed dedication to nationwide infrastructure growth.
He highlighted the Lagos-Calabar coastal freeway and the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway as transformative, significantly noting the latter because the revival of a 48-year-old mission. Each initiatives are being executed by Hitech Building Firm Restricted, which Dangote described as a “first-rate building and civil engineering agency.”
Along with his commendation, Dangote introduced that the Aliko Dangote Foundation would quickly unveil a Local weather Fund geared toward supporting flood-prone communities throughout Nigeria. He additionally prolonged condolences to the victims of the Texas flooding incident, describing it as a stark reminder of the risks of climate-related disasters.
Reacting to Dangote’s letter, Onanuga mentioned the industrialist’s assertion provides an “trustworthy evaluation of Tinubu’s management” and instantly counters claims by opposition figures who allege the President has made no tangible progress in workplace.
The open endorsement from Africa’s richest man provides to rising recognition of Tinubu’s infrastructure push because the administration continues to advertise resilience by means of sustainable growth and long-term planning.
