Africa: Job Creation Essential for Africa’s Greatness – Dangote

Africa: Job Creation Essential for Africa’s Greatness – Dangote


Aliko Dangote, Founder and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, says that job creation is essential for making Africa great again.

Dangote made the statement while addressing the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2025 (AAM2025) in Abuja on Friday.

He spoke on the topic “The Path to Making Africa Great Again”.

He urged Africans to adopt the mantra “Africa First”, inspired by Donald Trump.

Dangote highlighted the importance of investing money within the continent, drawing comparisons to Asia’s model.

According to him, if Africa invests abroad, it becomes challenging to attract foreign investments back to the continent.

“When we encourage domestic investors and they succeed, it will motivate foreign investors to come to Africa,” he stated.

For Africa to experience growth, he stressed the need for a robust manufacturing base, improved agricultural practices, and strong financial institutions.

“We need to focus on our own resources in Africa by processing our minerals on the continent.”

Dangote explained that by doing so, Africa would create value, generate jobs, and experience growth, making it an attractive destination for investments.

He said, “Africa should not be a dumping ground.”

Dangote pointed out that the lack of electricity and inconsistent government policies have hindered industrial growth in Nigeria.

He praised Afreximbank for its support in establishing the Dangote refinery, noting that if Africa had ten institutions similar to Afreximbank, the continent could become a haven in just a few years.