Atiku made the remark while commending the businessman for the commencement of Dangote Refinery.
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria and the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate has praised Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote after his refinery commenced production of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol.
He stated that Dangote has shown the can do spirit to help Nigeria overcome its challenges.
Atiku took to X and wrote: ” Let me congratulate and appreciate the efforts of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, @AlikoDangote, as the Dangote Refinery begins production of PMS.
“It demonstrates his tenacity and ‘can do’ spirit and his belief in his fatherland.
“This remarkable accomplishment is beyond a demonstration of the business acumen of just one man.
“It is also a manifestation of what corporate Nigeria can do to recover the Nigerian economy and make it strong, dynamic, and resilient.
“This resonates with my dream of having an enlarged private sector presence in the Nigerian economy.
“I am an unrepentant advocate for a strong and visible participation of the private sector in strategic sectors of the economy, either alone or in partnership with the state.”