The Chief Executive Officer, Sujimoto Construcion Ltd, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele has commended Aliko Dangote on winning the ‘Forbes Africa Person Of The Year 2014′ saying the honour is well-deserved for his relentless contribution to the growth of the Nigerian economy and Africa as a whole.
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He made the remarks at the the Forbes Africa Person Of The Year 2014 award which was recently held in Nairobi, Kenya, where he emphasized how Dangote’s industriousness, continuous innovation and dedicated social responsibility has exhibited extraordinary transformation .
Ogundele furthers: “This recognition comes by no surprise to me and other young entrepreneurs as we have watched and learned from him as a business leader and magnate in Nigeria. I can confidently say that Alhaji Dangote was a great motivation for me when moving back to Nigeria.
He added; “I had the opportunity of being present in Nairobi when he gave his inspirational acceptance speech encouraging young brave entrepreneurs. I was particularly moved by the fact that he mentioned the challenges faced in Africa and the need to stay united to overcome these challenges. I believe that this commendation is a challenge to us all to strive for greatness always. Come 2020, we shall see more ‘Dangotes’ in Nigeria”.
Other nominees were South Africa’s Public Protector; Thuli Madonsela, Nigerian author; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission; Arunma Oteh and President of the African Development Bank; Donald Kaberuka.
The event was graced by top achievers in Africa, some of the guests in attendance were: Managing Editor Forbes Africa, Chris Bishop; former Governor of Ekiti State,; Otunba Niyi Adebayo; Chairman of CMA Investment Holding, Rakesh Wahi; Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development; Dr Akinwunmi Adesina and CEO Sujimoto, Sijibomi Ogundele;
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