Dangote Urges Politicians to Prioritise Job Creation, Says “Nobody Takes Wealth to the Grave”

Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritise job creation as a lasting legacy to their people, stating that wealth holds no eternal value.

Dangote made the appeal on Wednesday during the Taraba International Investment Summit 2025, where he also reiterated his commitment to investing in Nigeria’s economic development.

“Nobody will take a dime to his grave. So if nobody is going to take a dime to his grave, what will give the satisfaction of being human beings is to make sure we impact the lives of other people. Impacting the lives of other people is by massively creating jobs,” Dangote said.

He challenged the country’s leaders to focus less on personal gain and more on impactful governance that addresses the unemployment crisis affecting millions of Nigerians.

“We Are Not Going Anywhere”

In a strong show of patriotism, Dangote reaffirmed his loyalty to Nigeria, asserting that he and his business empire are committed to staying and investing in the country, regardless of its current challenges.

“I want to tell the political leaders here, we are ready, we will not go anywhere and invest, this is home. We want to remain at home, we want to keep investing in Nigeria, we want to keep creating jobs.”

Dangote emphasized that nation-building is a collective responsibility, and Nigerians—especially those with influence and means—must take the lead in driving the country forward.

Dangote, whose conglomerate spans cement, agriculture, oil, and other key sectors, has consistently advocated for local investment and inclusive growth. His latest statement comes amid rising youth unemployment and economic uncertainty, as well as calls for reforms to boost industrialisation and private sector participation.

The Taraba International Investment Summit is aimed at attracting investors to the state and creating opportunities for economic collaboration across Nigeria.