Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude following his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab. The lab is a strategic body focused on accelerating investment and job creation in emerging markets.
In a statement confirming his acceptance, Dangote pledged to leverage the opportunity to champion sustainable economic growth, particularly through private sector-driven development in less-developed regions.
“I am both honoured and excited to accept my appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, dedicated to advancing investment and employment in emerging economies,” he said.
Dangote stressed the importance of learning from global examples, citing the Asian Tigers’ economic transformation as a model to emulate. “This opportunity aligns with my long-standing commitment to sustainable development and unlocking the potential of developing economies,” he added. “Drawing inspiration from the remarkable successes of the Asian Tigers, which have demonstrated the power of strategic investment and focused economic policy, I am eager to collaborate with fellow leaders to replicate such outcomes across other regions.”
