…says ‘it’s a painful loss’
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed sadness over the death of the Vice President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Sani Dangote.
Gbajabiamila, in a statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, said Sani Dangote’s demise is a painful loss, given his role in the Dangote Group.
The Speaker said Sani Dangote would be sorely missed by many Nigerians, noting that his contributions to the development of the Dangote Group and by extension, the private sector in Nigeria would remain indelible.
He described the late Sani Dangote as a perfect gentleman who gave his best to the growth and development of the Dangote Group.
Gbajabiamila sent his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, the Dangote family, especially the president of the Dangote Group, Alh. Aliko Dangote and the entire management and staff of Dangote Group.
He prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant the soul of late Alhaji Sani Dangote a peaceful resting place in Jannatul Firdaus.
Signed:
Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.