Economy: Buhari hails Dangote, others

Dangote stand at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair yesterday.

The President, Muhammadu Buhari, said that the Dangote Group and other operators  in the private sector are central to his economic reform plan.
This is coming against the backdrop of oil revenue decline and clamour for diversification of the economy.

The president, who spoke during the opening ceremony of the 37th Kaduna International Trade Fair, said his administration was working towards the diversification of the economy, following the fall in revenue from oil.
The President/Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is also the chairman of the federal government’s job creation committee.
Buhari said government will accord priority to the development of agriculture and solid mineral sectors. He said his government would create environment for businesses to thrive.