President Paul Biya of Cameroon has awarded Aliko Dangote the country’s highest civilian honour – the Commander of the National Order of Valour.
Biya explaining that the honour was conferred on Dangote in recognition of his efforts in the infrastructural development of Cameroon and Africa generally through his cement plants.
At the conferment ceremony held at the Unity Palace, Yaoundé on 23 June, Biya praised Dangote’s various efforts to promote industrialisation across Africa through the building of cement plants in several African countries.
He noted that these plants have provided thousands of direct and indirect employment at their various locations, to boost the economies of their host countries, just like in Cameroon.
He urged Dangote to consider more investments in the manufacturing sector in Cameroon, explaining that there are numerous business opportunities in the country.
He maintained that his government is focused on promoting a business-friendly environment to make the country more attractive and an investors’ destination.
Dangote thanked President Biya and the people of Cameroon for the great honour done to him in the award of the nation’s highest civilian honour.
Dangote Cement Cameroon SA, part of Dangote Cement Group was commissioned six years ago, and has boosted domestic cement production, reduced partly the domestic deficit, and helped in holding down the price of a bag of cement in the country.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
