FRESH: Dangote Honors President Tinubu With Refinery Road Naming
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, has paid tribute to President Bola Tinubu by naming the main road leading to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos in his honor.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the announcement was made during the commissioning of the Deep Sea Port Access Road, an important infrastructure project linking the Dangote Fertiliser Plant and Eleko Junction in Lagos State.
“The Dangote refinery complex is in many ways your brainchild,” Dangote said, addressing the president. “Mr President, let me just say one thing — the main road going into our refinery is now going to be called Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road.”
Dangote praised Tinubu’s leadership, calling him a “courageous” and “ambitious” figure who has restored investor confidence and strengthened private sector engagement.
“With continued collaboration and shared resolve, we are confident that the journey ahead will usher in even greater opportunities for our people and our country under your courageous and ambitious leadership,” he said.
Dangote added, “Definitely, you should expect more, and you should see more, as this has given us the confidence to do more in supporting your government.”
President Tinubu warmly acknowledged the tribute with a handshake, a gesture that was met with applause from the distinguished attendees.
According to Dangote, the Deep Sea Port Access Road is “one of eight major projects totalling 500km, including two in Borno State that will link Nigeria to both Chad and Cameroon”.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road, connects Epe–Ijebu-Ode to the Sagamu–Benin Expressway, serves as a critical logistics and trade artery in the region.
Its strategic location facilitates smooth transportation and commerce, contributing to economic growth and development in Lagos State and beyond.