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Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on
Monday said Nigeria would be self-sufficient in rice, sugar
and other commodities in the next four years.
He said this in Abuja at a meeting with the United Nations
Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, Nigerian businessmen
and some philanthropists.
Dangote, who spoke against the backdrop of his
investments in the country, added that Nigeria would soon
become the largest exporter of petroleum products and
fertiliser.
He said he does not want to be known as the richest man
alone, but also wants to lend his voice and other capacity to
better the lots of Nigerians.
He commended the steps being taken by President
Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in addressing the
challenge of corruption facing the nation.
“War on corruption will enable government to have better
outcome on any naira or dollar earned or spent,” he said.
He said government was taking measures to diversify the
economy by promoting local production of essential
commodities.
According to him, this will enhance the growth of the
economy in job creation and preservation of scarce foreign
exchange.
He said the business community in Nigeria would focus
more on developing the non-oil sector to support the
government efforts in diversifying the economy and reduce
reliance on importation of goods.
“We are committed to improving the economy in a
responsible and sustainable way,” he said.
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