Osibanjo lauds Aliko Dangote's philanthropism

               

The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has spoken effusively about the humanitarian side of Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest entrepreneur and Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation, over his donation of 150 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force. He said the vehicles donated which took place today at Eagles Square, Abuja, would help combat the spate of crime in the country.

In his note of appreciation, Vice President Osibanjo described Dangote as a rare entrepreneur who has done so much to develop the economy of Nigeria.

He said the Government needs people like Aliko to join hands with to grow the economy and also provide jobs for the youths. “There have been a lot of talks on private-public partnership, but as we can see Alhaji Dangote is walking the talk."

“Government’s role is to provide the enabling environment while the private sector should take advantage of the opportunities that abounds in the country to grow and develop the economy."

“The donation of 150 cars to the Nigerian Police Force is laudable and we thank Aliko Dangote Foundation for this rare gesture that is characteristic of the person of Aliko Dangote."

“He has shown over the years to be an entrepreneur with a difference, a man that gives so much to the poor."

Describing the donation as the single largest donation of cars by any private individual in the country, Osibanjo employed other Nigerians to join hands with the Federal Government to effectively secure the country as well as develop the economy.

Speaking during the formal handover, the Chairman of the Foundation,  Aliko Dangote explained that the donation was imperative considering how essential security was to the economy.