Aliko Dangote Welcomes New Talent in Bid to Transform Nigeria

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, recently welcomed a fresh batch of Graduate Trainees into the company’s programme. 

He emphasised the firm’s steadfast commitment to investing in crucial economic sectors to generate employment.

Dangote outlined how his business evolved from commodity trading to manufacturing. He stressed that the company’s mission is to improve people’s lives by providing essential goods through manufacturing. 

This approach, he said, naturally leads to job creation, which is the rationale behind the Graduate Trainee programme.

The President also revealed that the group has invested over $20 billion in new business portfolios in the refinery, petrochemical, and fertiliser sectors. These investments are projected to generate about $16 billion in foreign exchange and create 250,000 jobs.

He encouraged the trainees to adopt the company’s core values of Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Leadership. 

Also, Kunle Alake, the Group Managing Director, echoed Dangote’s sentiments, urging the trainees to contribute positively to the company’s growth.

He told them to make the best use of the opportunity offered them by being selected among hundreds that applied for the training and be diligent in whatever they are doing.

Nglan Niat, the Group’s Chief Human Resources Officer, told the trainees that their selection was a significant opportunity. She encouraged them to make the most of the company’s diverse business units when they are ready for deployment.

FAQs

Q: Who is Aliko Dangote?

A: Aliko Dangote is the President of Dangote Industries Limited, a Pan-African conglomerate.

Q: How many jobs are expected to be created through Dangote Industries’ new investments?

A: The new investments are expected to create around 250,000 jobs.

Q: What are the core values of Dangote Industries?

A: The core values are Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Leadership.