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VP Shettima Hails Dangote as “An Institution, Not an Individual,” Urges Labour to Show Patriotism.

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has described Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as more than just a businessman, calling him “an institution” and “a leading light in Nigeria’s economy.”

Speaking on Monday at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, Shettima said the billionaire industrialist represents a symbol of resilience and patriotism, stressing that how Nigeria treats Dangote will ultimately shape how the international community perceives the country.

“Aliko Dangote, he’s not an individual, he’s an institution, and he’s a leading light in Nigeria’s economy. And how we treat this gentleman will determine how outsiders will judge us,” the Vice President declared.

Shettima pointed out that Dangote could have chosen to invest his wealth in global tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, or Google—investments that might have multiplied his fortune to between $70 billion and $80 billion. Instead, Dangote opted to build industries within Nigeria, from cement and sugar to his multi-billion-dollar refinery project.

“But he opted to invest in his country, and we owe it to future generations to jealously protect, promote, preserve, and safeguard the interests of this great Nigerian,” Shettima noted.

Calls for Labour-Industry Harmony

The Vice President also used the platform to call for caution, restraint, and patriotism in the relationship between labour unions and the private sector. He urged both sides to focus on collaboration rather than confrontation in order to sustain Nigeria’s improving economic trajectory.

He warned against actions by labour unions that could disrupt national stability, saying:

“It’s not about holding the whole nation to ransom because of a minor labour dispute. Nigeria is greater than PENGASSAN. Nigeria is greater than each and every one of us. I’m not coming to you as a partisan.”

National Interest Above All

Shettima’s remarks come at a time of increasing labour agitation and industrial disputes, particularly in the oil and gas sector. His message was clear: while workers’ rights remain important, the nation’s economic progress must not be derailed by confrontations that could have far-reaching consequences.

By praising Dangote’s decision to invest heavily in Nigeria despite opportunities abroad, the Vice President underscored the need for a collective spirit of patriotism, sacrifice, and responsibility across all sectors of the economy.

The 31st Nigerian Economic Summit provided a platform for government, business leaders, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for building a resilient and inclusive economy amid global challenges.

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