Foremost industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has said he will expand his business concern to Ekiti State. He made the revelation at his offices at Ikoyi whilst meeting with the Deputy Governor of Ekiti state, Professor Modupe Adelabu.
Dangote said: “I have had a very good discussion with the deputy governor and we are looking at the areas of solid minerals. We are also looking at the area of rice production, which is agriculture.
“We will engage more of the local population in farming activities and this will create employment opportunities for the people.
“So, we will look into this and the possibility of collaborating with the state through the Ministry of Agriculture.
“I am also looking in the area of education. I have had a very fruitful discussion with the professor and we will take it up from there.”
He also commended the Governor of Ekiti for his development strides in the state, and called on Ekiti people to allow him finish the good work he has started.
He said: “Ekiti people and Nigerians should allow him to continue with the great job that he has been doing.
“He (Fayemi) has not disappointed anyone of us, who are his friends because we believed he went into politics on a mission and he’s doing very well.
“My advice to Ekiti people is that they should give their governor and his deputy all the support they require to succeed. They are a great team and I wish them the very best.”