“Thank You For Removing Subsidy” – Dangote Commends Tinubu Over Economic Reforms And Refinery

• Businessman Aliko Dangote has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for what he described as bold economic decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the exchange rate.
• Dangote also commended the President over the development of his refinery, prompting mixed reactions from Nigerians online.

Businessman and Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as bold moves in the Nigerian economy.

Dangote expressed his appreciation to Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy, liberalising the exchange rate and supporting the development of his refinery.

“I want to Thank President Tinubu for taking bold moves by removing the subsidy, by democratizing the exchange rate, and also for this refinery.”

His comments have since sparked reactions online, with some Nigerians questioning his praise of the President and arguing that the policies have placed pressure on ordinary citizens.

Others suggested that Dangote’s support for the reforms could be linked to the benefits they have brought to his business.

Reactions

@god’sfinger: Wetin una protest against good luck una dey thank tinubu. Naija funny die

@VictorAdoghe2: After this summit don’t be suprised Wetin you go hear Dangote have increased the pms by 20 naira 😂

@HSfada: Thank you tunibu for what exactly, We will vote for Atiku, to take Another bold decision and return the subsidy.

@desmondj2022: Because it favors you….my problem is not even the leaders but the youth

@lekanhaastrup: All this capitalist,they always peach their tent where it favour them,no permanent friend no permanent enemy

@djpherrow: Thank 2027 is in 3months time.. Tinubu must go

@Mohisah007: If hand nvr touch Dangote, others wont stop supporting fuel at 1500. Share office motor give us let’s not feel the pressure of this oil subsidy

@AmokwuO: Since it favours him, he will chant Nonsense even as ordinary Nigerians groans. All bloody capitalist milking Nigeria

@famekiidx: It’s fairs cuz it’s his pocket that got larger