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Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has celebrated former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, on his 70th birthday, applauding his role in transforming the state into a hub for business and investment.

In a goodwill message dated March 20, 2026, and sent to Daniel’s office in Maryland, Lagos, Dangote commended the former governor for establishing policies and conditions that encouraged enterprise and attracted investors to Ogun State.

According to him, the business-friendly environment created during Daniel’s administration significantly contributed to the success of his company’s operations in the state.

“Thanks to you, a conducive business environment was created in Ogun State, allowing our collaboration to grow over the years as partners in value creation,” Dangote stated in the message issued on behalf of his family, board, management, and staff.

Reflecting on their relationship of over 30 years, Dangote described Daniel—fondly known as OGD—as a dependable ally, a calm and inspiring leader, and a trusted adviser whose insights have remained valuable over time.

He also highlighted the cordial relationship between their families, acknowledging Daniel’s wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, and the broader Daniel family.

Daniel served as Ogun State governor from 2003 to 2011 and currently represents Ogun East in the Senate.

omooba969:
If Ogun State is the definition of growth in the eyes of Dangote, compared to what he sees outside the shores of Nigeria, particularly in the West, then Dangote needs to be re-educated. 😏

AnonPoet:
https://applesbite.com/dangote-hails-gbenga-daniel-at-70-credits-him-for-oguns-investment-growth/

zelnababa:
Lolz, someone is telling multi-Billionaire to re- educate oga with ur education who sabi you?

zelnababa:
Lolz, someone is telling multi-Billionaire to re- educate oga with ur education who sabi you?

omooba969:
To ai rheads like you, it's all about money, no knowledge of self worth talk less of having it. With all the wealthy people in Nigeria today, try and define the state of our country and yourself, there you have your answer.

Àwọn aláìnírònú gbogbo! 😏

omooba969:
To comprehend is difficult for you and you certainly read to respond but not to understand. Poverty is everywhere but when it's weaponised, THAT IS EVIL!

Think about it du mmy. 😐

zelnababa:
lolx,you re just like motivational speaker who teach what he can't afford in his life time. If poverty is everywhere then what is major solution of poverty? What ever knowledge you may aquired the purpose of it is to make money, only fool will say money is not everything.

omooba969:
To ai rheads like you, it's all about money, no knowledge of self worth talk less of having it. With all the wealthy people in Nigeria today, try and define the state of our country and yourself, there you have your answer.

Àwọn aláìnírònú gbogbo! 😏

zelnababa:
lolz if majority ordinary Nigerian can eat what they want, live average comfortable without fear, nobody will complain of hardship, you need money to do all this. With all our children gaining knowlegde from different institution every year yet poverty every where,money is 90 percent problem solver. Take it or leave, only in naija you will see somebody who doesn't know what he will eat tommorrow calling Dangote oloshi, oponi akidani Dani lasan lasan.

Fearyourcreator:
Even Elon musk did not pull a single project as big as Dangote refeinery. Some of you can be very anyhow cus you have Internet. Respect successful people ooo , especially those that are high employer of labour , e no easy ooo , especially in Nigeria

omooba969:
Go and read up on Starlink. Looks like you're not well informed.

I will leave that with you. There are others I don't want to go on about.

Fearyourcreator:
What about star link, which yeye informed. How much does it cost elonmusk to start star link nah , talk am here
Respect successful people in this country especially that Dangote , shikena...

omooba969:
O dear! 😂 I think you're suffering from Dunning-Kruger effect.

The question is, 'does Ogun State look like the definition of growth', as Dangote posited?

Bye 👋

Fearyourcreator:
This is the informed you claimed. I guess you were saying starlink bigger than Dangote refeinery nah. Yeye dey smell. Dangote had a big factory in Ogun State , who are you to talk. Fine infrastructure not what it is supposed to be

omooba969:
You have not answered my question oga.