President Bola Tinubu has commended Aliko Dangote on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, calling it a well-deserved recognition of his impact on Africa’s economy.
Tinubu described the move as timely, given Dangote’s deep-rooted experience in the private sector and his ability to drive investment, innovation, and massive job creation through the Dangote Group.
He spotlighted the $20 billion Dangote Refinery as Africa’s boldest private project and a key marker of Dangote’s ambition.
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“Dangote’s work mirrors what developing nations need visionary leadership and private-sector ingenuity,” Tinubu said, urging him to help shape global investment strategies that benefit emerging economies.
The Lab, now expanded to include top global CEOs, aims to unlock private capital for job creation and development. Other members include Bayer’s Bill Anderson, Bharti Enterprises’ Sunil Mittal, and Hyatt Hotels’ Mark Hoplamazian.
