The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has encouraged Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote over the step he took in investing in Nigeria.
Obi’s statement comes in response to recent media reports that one of Dangote’s wealthy friends, who had initially discouraged him from investing in Nigeria, is mocking him due to the challenges facing his business operations.
In a statement on Monday via X, Obi firmly supported Dangote’s decision to invest in Nigeria.
In his words, “Recently, the media was awash with a comment of disappointment credited to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, where he said that one of his wealthy friends who earlier discouraged him from investing in Nigeria, now mocks him, following the many challenges that have continued to contend with his business operations.
“My Dear Elder Brother, Alhaji Dangote, I want you to know that your friend is wrong. You did the right thing by investing in the productivity, growth, development and progress of our beloved nation, through your many business ventures, irrespective of the challenges and obstacles that now stand in your way.
“We are all created to serve humanity. This service may come with its attendant challenges. But God knows that you are strong enough to overcome the challenges and contribute to building a better humanity.”
Obi recounted the loss he encountered in the past in his move to invest in the public sector and the opposition he faced from the government during those time.
“I have lost more in my own life ever since I joined public service, which I would not have lost if I remained in the private sector.
“From all my savings from abroad which I brought back home, to the businesses I started in Nigeria which were either run aground or taken over by those entrusted with their management, I endured them all.
“Till today, I still face similar challenges where most times one is either being harassed by the government or the same system meant to protect you. But I believe that God kept us for this, and has empowered us to bring positive change and shine the light on the dark areas of our nation.”
He thereafter encouraged him to be strong and do the things he ought to do, not for material gains but well being of the nation.
“I encourage you to remain resilient in the face of the present challenges, not for material gains, but for the development and progress of the nation and a better humanity.
“It may have been a long night, but the glorious dawn of our nation shall come eventually, and we will enjoy the New Nigeria we have all laboured for because It is POssible if we persevere,” he said.
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