President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday, October 6, 2025, received in audience Mr. Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group.

During the meeting, the Nigerian business magnate congratulated President Faye on the successful hosting of the Invest in Senegal Forum, commending the country’s strong commitment to building a sovereign, innovative, and locally driven economy.

Mr. Dangote also expressed his readiness to strengthen economic partnerships with Senegal and support the government’s ongoing efforts to attract more investors to the African continent.

Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote is one of Africa’s most prominent entrepreneurs and the founder of the Dangote Group — a multinational conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, salt, fertilizers, and petroleum refining. Widely regarded as Africa’s richest man, Dangote has played a key role in promoting industrialization across the continent through large-scale investments that create jobs and enhance regional trade.

His flagship company, Dangote Cement, operates in several African countries, while the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the largest single-train oil refineries in the world. Dangote is also known for his philanthropy and contributions to healthcare, education, and economic empowerment initiatives across Africa.