The World’s Richest Black person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said Nigeria would be self-sufficient in rice, sugar and other commodities by 2019.
He made this known in Abuja at a meeting with the United Nation’s Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, businessmen and some philanthropists. Dangote who spoke against the backdrop of his investment in Nigeria’s economy added that Nigeria would soon become the largest exporter of petroleum products and fertiliser.
Dangote said he would not only want to be known as the richest man alone but would also lend his voice and other capacities to better the lots of Nigerians.
He commended the steps being taken by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in addressing the challenge of corruption facing the nation. He also said the government’s effort at diversifying the economy by promoting local production of essential commodities will enhance the growth of the economy in job creation and preservation of scarce foreign exchange.
Ban ki-moon had earlier urged the businessmen to work towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Nigeria. He said the solution to the challenges facing Nigeria should be all inclusive as no country could solve its problem alone.
