Aliko Dangote – Nigeria’s Numero Uno Entrepreneur Speaks
Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group:
I believe in Nigeria. I believe there is always going to be Nigeria. My faith and belief in this country is unshakeable. We have to live together in peace and not in pieces. Why are we important in the world today? It is because of our population. Population and our oil. It is not because the world loves the name Nigeria. No. When was the last time you heard about Kuwait or Brunei? The importance of Nigeria is the market. The population is there. The money is there. It is just a matter of having good entrepreneurs who can push this thing forward…We are not a company that is owned by government. People are still doing business in troubled areas like Congo. In fact, Congo is one of the best countries to invest in. During the war in Liberia, people were still doing business. A friend of mine opened a flour mills six months ago in Cote D’Ivoire.
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omodudu | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
I also beleive in a Nigeria where the elite do not use the government as a tool to push trade restrictions that favor them. Business on a level playing feed.
anjonou | Jul 9, 2007 | Reply
Mr. Dangote must have a unique understanding of what the word “entrepreneur” means. I don’t think the operations of monopolistic conglomerates like the Dangote Group exactly qualify as entrepreneurial business. This post is all the more interesting when you consider how real enterprising Nigerians who would like to import commodities like sugar into Nigeria report that they are being intercepted by Dangote’s minions at the ports – customs officials and their ilk, doing Dangote’s bidding. The understanding is that Dangote must receive a large slice of any such business being conducted by anyone else. Come to think of it, under circumstances like this, who would not like to have lots of little entrepreneurs doing all the work for you? Of course the company is not owned by the government, it is really the other way around. What is truly amazing about the spirit of Nigerian entrepreneurs is that they are able to survive at all in this environment of corruption that is the Nigerian business world.
sada emumena e. | Jul 20, 2007 | Reply
i need wisdom that supercedes his, iwant to be greater than him, he his a good mentor and pillar to growth and developement.
Uyi Anegbe | Jul 25, 2007 | Reply
At times, i wonder why Nigerians open their month to criticise a gem like Aliko Dangote. Most people rather prefere to emphasize the negative side of successfull individuals irrespective of the their numerous acheivements.
Apart from the Federal Government of Nigeria,Aliko Dangote is the highest employer of labour in nigeria. If only we had few people like dangote, the problem of employment would have been highly reduced. He was born with a golden spoon in his mouth and he had the option of living in the ambience and comfort of his inherited wealth but rather choose to invest in his country and empower other Nigerians as well.
In a nut shell, i think Nigerians should learn to appreciate important icons like Aliko Dangote who has touched and affected the lives of all Nigerians in positive ways.
ABI Innocent | Aug 26, 2007 | Reply
Hello,it’s nice to have an icon in business like Aliko dangote what i want is a copy of his biography this will serve as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneur like me.thanks
Afiowor Jonathan | Oct 8, 2007 | Reply
I love Nigeria, I believe in God concerning Nigeria. I am too proud indeed to be Nigeria and I am too convince that soon with God and Nigerians the world Will envy us. we have great mind in Nigeria, and we have all it takes to be at the topest top as a nation. watch out for Nigeria Visa lotery.{NVL}
Jonathan Emoefe Afiowor
C E O of Afiowor Group
juwon | Nov 25, 2007 | Reply
I THINK DANGOTE GROUP IS REALLY DOING GOOD TO NIGERIA
Jonathan Emoefe Afiowor | Jan 6, 2008 | Reply
what Dangote is doing is a result of apply knowldge, i believed so much in Gods Knowldge, if Nigerians can love not only the acqusition of knowldge, but the willingness to apply it creativily in any area. dear i tell u the world will ask us how are we doing it. The major problem we face as a nation is lack of God’s knowldge, and Generally knowldge, if u can inspired others nigerians around u to embrace knowlge pls do it. all we need is divne Direction …… INSPIRED OTHER TO GO FOR KNOWLDGE. IN ALL YOUR LEADING MAY U BE LEAD BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Omotaylor | Jan 6, 2008 | Reply
Amen
Akitoye | Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
We are very proud that at last one of us has made it to the top.We have to start appreciating ourself and helping people like dangote attain even more height in business because it is the only way we can get respect and recognition worldwide.
We are often seen and percieved to be less succesfull in anything we do,but one thing we do succesfully is that we can emulate and do not be supriced if in the next 5 to 10 years time more and more Nigerians and African are billionares.
we have to take our own destiny in our hands. we have to invest in our country, in our children,and society at large.If more people do just like him,stop sending cash to foreign banks where they get even less respect as humans and invest a little bit at home then our country would look different in a short time.
Donchyke | May 12, 2008 | Reply
I think that Dangote is one of the few Messiahs of the Nigerian Economy.Love him or not,but certainly you cannot ignore his Vision and his firm believe in the Nigrian Economy.For young aspring entreprenure like us he is an Inspiraton.
aigbe omoregie | May 31, 2008 | Reply
i think people should find out how aliko dangote runs his business and aply his prinsiples to thiers. aigbe
Akpowaidor Asekome Akpeti | Jul 6, 2008 | Reply
Aliko simply, represents the height of business excellence i simply have so much respect from icon. His startup capital potrays a man with so much finacial discipline and dexterity . Over the years i have watched with delight and total awe at the level of growth experienced by dangote group of companies. The fact that his investments were very prevalent at atime when our political waters were troubled indicate a man with foresight and determination . A
The durability of goods produced by him show intelligence compared to that acquired from the best business schools abroad . This brilliance has endeared him to many and has made him monopolise markets, not with an aim to maximise profits!!!! not at all, rather to set standards for competitors that would ultimately make the consumer the true KING that he should be.
Aliko , i am proud to be a Nigerian because of you and i look forward to meeting you.May God continue to expand your empire and give you the energy to place Nigeria among nations where business flourishes.
ilesanmi femi isaac | Oct 24, 2008 | Reply
Aliko Dandote is Nigeria Emperor of Capitalism.He has a through understanding of the principles of organised effort and master mind alliance this has enabled him and his group to positively influnce our great country Nigeria.
adeola rasheed | Dec 31, 2008 | Reply
Many thanks to you for believing in Nigeria. You are a symbol of economic integration in terms of market and reputation you are building our country to prove to the world that Nigeria remains an enabling market for business to flourish. Your conglomerate has helped build the market capitalization of the nation. You inspires in various ways ranging from Business to politics
abdoulbaki moussa | Feb 4, 2009 | Reply
am very proud of Dangote. the way you are hardly is very good. i hope that one day will can to Niger republic to invest, because now the country’s economic is growing.
thanks
EMMANUEL ORIFE | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Dangote is a man that is achievements has touched so many nigerian.My country nigeria is a blessed nation and what dangote has done is to pave the way for hundreds of nigerian to reach his statues,watch out we will have so many nigerian billionaire in the next 10 years
veronica shaida | Aug 7, 2009 | Reply
JUST A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Ther is a rawness about you dangote, the wonnder to life .
Pursue it, don’t sell out to get it..
Don’t listen to the whines of those who have settled for nothing.
Your goal is not to live long,it’s to live.
The option to your self shoulld be clear.
The fire in your heart should be warm.
Your impulse should be safety.
Teach the class,change careers
Run for office,make the difference
Sure it’s not all safe, but what it is?
Those who try to keep their lives will lose
But those who gave up their lives……….
Have save many to give you a better day.
Go on and congratulation on your appointment as the 15th NSE
president
omeje chibuikem .k. | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
If there is any truth about nigeria, it is that nigeria is still a virgin market waiting for true entreprenur like dangote to explore. I am happy i have a mentor ahead of me, cos you know what? I am coming! I LOVE NIGERIA! I AM PROUD TO BE A NIGERIAN!
Adamu Sulaiman hadejia | Apr 29, 2010 | Reply
There our one and only entrepreneur, in my opinion with the abundant gift of land to Nigerias ‘fertile to grown up almost every farm produce’ ,i suggest aliko dangote should seek government assistance and invest in agriculture since the government stories is never ending. In china,japan,malaysia and USA entrepreneurs contribute most to the economy with government comingup with supportive packages ..good luck.
Omolade Oluwaseun | Jun 13, 2010 | Reply
Dear Sir,Ma
Can i have a brief history of Aliko Dangote, The background, business and rates of business history of Aliko Dangote.
Please i want someone to help me out because it is an assignment giving me by my entrepreneau lecturer in my school.
E-mail address: solidstonelaw@yahoo.com
Mobile: 08068825579, 07052580267
Thanks
Omolade Oluwaseun
Muritala Abiodun | Jun 25, 2010 | Reply
As a business inclined marketing officer i wont say much than this is a man scholars should practically use as a case study for up-coming business/Entreprenuer so that we can practically have more of his likes which invariably will have positive effect to the growth of this great nation Nigeria.
Thanks.
queensley ojuederie | Jul 4, 2010 | Reply
i feel dangote has done a lot for nigerians. in terms of jobs, imagine how many people are gainfully employed. for all the things he produces that reaches even the poorest man in the village, it’s enough to give this business man a big thumps up. welldone i really admire him.
oladunjoye ife | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
please send me Dangote’s success story. It is an assignment given to me by my lecturer in AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY
Kalu Obinna Benson` | Nov 20, 2010 | Reply
Every one has spoken aright but from his or her own standpoint of view and understanding about what entrepreneurship is and what it is not!! Lets put hands together and encourage ourselfs as one people answer our questions, share the blame, dont pass the Duck, survive environment, succeed and breakthrough the huddles that stand before us as hinderance, these and more are more inportant to us than every other thing… blaiming corruption will only make the younger generation/ young ones to see our fears as a limitations, instead of the limitless opportunities that is arround us and surround us. Nigeria is great and the only way evil will exceed good is only when good people fail in doing what they should do that is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dangote has tried whether hoke or krook lets say he is an entrepreneur of what ever adjective you wana qualify him with, just try to become your own because the way people know that name you cant cancel his entrepreneurship, the thing don pass to open public like real pregenancy wey no body fit cover. God bless me
EMMANUEL ORIFE | May 20, 2011 | Reply
I told you 3yrs ago that dangote is the spear head for nigerian to enter into the billionaire list and watch out more of us are coming up to join 2020 here we come
sholanke lawrence | May 26, 2011 | Reply
Dear sir, ma
please can u just elucidate history and background of Aliko Dangote. Is an assignment 4rm my school, And we are summiting on monday. Pls u can send it to my e-mail or my number 07032202913. Pls i’ll send u back ur credit if u can send it to phone. thanks! 4rm sholanke lawrence.