Why Dangote donated 150 purpose-built operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police
More details have emerged from the recent donation of 150 operational cars to the Nigeria Police by leading African Non-Governmental Organisation, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), funded by the 66th most influential person on earth, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
Speaking during the formal handover of the cars at an event attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; ministers and state governors, the Chairman, ADF, Aliko Dangote, gave a clear insight on why gesture was considered by his foundation, saying “the fact that security was essential to economic development prompted the donation”
He went further to affirm that depending on how well the vehicles are maintained, Dangote promised that his foundation might donate another batch of vehicles in the near future.
Dangote said “Today, we are deepening our intervention in security with the donation of these 150 fully kitted operational vehicles to the police force. These vehicles will support the Nigeria Police Force in surveillance, crime prevention and promote law and order,” the statement quoted Dangote as saying.
While hailing the gesture, Vice President expressed the Federal Government’s appreciation to the business mogul for his untiring support, adding that the cars would assist the police in combating crimes across the country.
Osinbajo described Dangote as a rare entrepreneur who had done so much to grow the Nigerian economy both in the past and more in recent times.
