President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has splashed
the sum of N130 million on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles for
reaching the finals of the ongoing 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South
Africa. The national team, Super Eagles reached the finals of AFCON 2013 by thrashing the Malian national team 4-1.
A statement from Dangote Group explained that the gesture is part of Dangote Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to promote and encourage sports development in Nigeria.
It said that the donation is to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the AFCON and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy.
Sports minister Mallam Bolaji Abudllahi speaking on the donation said: “Dangote has always demonstrated commitment to Government and people of Nigeria. We are happy over the gesture shown to the players and the coaching crew. It is an example for other well-meaning Nigerians to follow.”
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Wow! God bless Dangote.
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ReplyDeleteToo much Baba Agba. May your business continue to grow higher and higher.
ReplyDeleteOoh,may God bless dangote groups,d super eagles and Nigerians as a whole.and may He give us nigerians d 29th AFCON trophy ijn amen.
ReplyDeleteReleasingg back JUST a droplet of water into a vast land where an Ócean full of water is being siphoned daily.Nothing so special.
ReplyDeleteHe knows what he's doing n know hw to get what he want!
ReplyDeleteDangote God will bless u and what ever you lay your hand on cos u are a true son of the soil.
ReplyDeleteMay ur days be long God bless u and blesss d super eagles to return whith d cup.
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