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Alleged monopoly: ‘Others take their money to Dubai, UK,’ Nigerians hail Dangote’s investments
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigerians have commended the African billionaire businessman and chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for his investments and belief in the country.
KANO FOCUS reports that the commendations are coming on the heels of allegations of monopoly by the Nigerian government against Dangote following his plans to invest in the steel sector.
However, Aliko Dangote, while speaking with journalists at his refinery in Lagos on Saturday, said the board of the company (Dangote Group) was no longer interested in investing in the steel development sector.
According to him, his company adds value by turning raw materials into products and never “consciously or unconsciously stopped anybody from doing the same business that we are doing.”
While describing the monopolistic labelling of his company as disheartening, he said, “When we first came into cement production, it was only Lafarge that was operating here in Nigeria… Nobody ever called Lafarge a monopoly.
“Let other Nigerians go and do it. We are not the only Nigerians here. There are some Nigerians with more cash than us,” Dangote said.
But reacting to the accusations against Dangote, an X user, identified as Dr Dipo Awojide, said the billionaire businessman should be commended for his investments in the country.
“A man who invested $20 billion in his country should be commended. Others take their money to Dubai and UK and invest in properties. Dangote creates jobs and pays taxes. He should continue to enjoy the support of the government just like other players in other key sectors,” he said.
Another Nigerian, identified as Nefertiti, opined that Dangote has paid dues and undeserving of the accusations from the government.
She said, “No one demarkets Nigeria more than the Bola Tinubu Regime. Monopoly or not, Dangote has paid his dues. I may have my reservations, but Aliko believe in Nigeria, more than all the politicians combined. Foreign investors have seen this, & they will stay away from Nigeria 💔.”
For another Nigerian X user who identified as Man of Letters, Dangote is the second biggest hope of FX after crude oil exports, saying he “is now frustrated to the point that he doesn’t want to invest any more in Nigeria. Nothing survives here.”
Another Nigerian, who tweeted @maryam_jidayi, believed Dangote’s recent experience and accusation is one of the reasons many Nigerians choose to invest in other countries.
“What’s happening to Dangote right now is exactly why many Nigerians invest their money in another country. Imagine trying to de-market someone who invested over $20 billion to build a refinery in his country! This is diabolical!
“Now that he is no longer interested in venturing into the steel industry, you people should make sure you venture into that! 🤡,” she said.
The Kano state Government under the able leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced it decision to revisit the abandoned trailer park projects in Kano south zonal.
The decision was announced by Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf through his spokesperson Sanusi Bature after an unscheduled to the Dakatsalle site of one of the abandoned projects.
According to the statement, these trailer park projects were initiated by the Rabiu Kwankwaso administration in 2014 at Dakatsalle, Gundutse and Dawanau but they were abandoned the immediate past administration of Ganduje.
The Governor who lamented the rampant blockage of road by heavy duty vehicles creation unneccesary hardship to road users within the metropolis, said the decision to revive the projects particularly at Gundutse and Dakatsalle in Kano South.
“It was unpatrotic for the immediate past administration to have vandalised the third location of these projects in Dawanau, which was expected to serve Kano north but the project site has allocated plots to members of thier families and cronies.” Gov. Yusuf lamented
The Governor further stated that the reasons for resustsiting were for maintaining of safety, ease vehicular movement and economic development.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa added that the Governor has directed all relevant agencies to ensure strict compliance of road traffic and ensure that no major road is blocked by any gathering including Friday mosques within and outside the Kano city.
Similarly, the Governor has revocked all lands allocated within the two trailer parks in Kano south (Gundutse and Dakatsalle) as part of the plan to revisit the projects.
It could be recalled that the projects were handed over to National Association of Road Transport Owners (NATO) to operate after completions
Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa
Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
The Executive Governor of Kano State His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the second phase of women empowerment on livestock entrepreneurship.
A statement from the office of the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that the women beneficiaries were given three small ruminants (goats) across the 44 Local Government areas of the state.
The iniative was championed under the State’s Livestock Fattining Programme of Kano Agro-Pastoral Development (KSADP).
While flagging off the second phase of programme, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said as part of his administration’s commitment to fighting abject poverty, it has been resolved to coordinate a multi-dimensional approach to supporting the plight of women and youth for self-reliance.
He said under this iniative, the state is distributing seven thousand one hundred and fifty eight (7, 158) goats to two thousand three hundred and eighty six women beneficisries.
The Governor further stated that the programme will include the distribution of one thousand three hundred and forty two (1, 342) cows to women and youth and also one thousand eight hundred and twenty two rams.
While distributing the empowerment, the Governor issued a stern warning on diversion of the animals other than the purpose it was meant for.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has inaugurated a 7.3 kilometer rural road equipped with solar-powered streetlights valued at over N4 billion in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.
KANO FOCUS reports that the project which was launched Sunday, was originally initiated by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was Abandoned by the immediate past governor in state.
Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
“Today, we witness the realisation of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu,” he said.
Dawakinkudu road
“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community.”
The road project was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.
Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.
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