Economy: Buhari hails Dangote, others

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.