Billionaire business mogul Femi Otedola has come out in strong support of his friend and business ally, Aliko Dangote, urging the government and Nigerians to recognize and support his immense contributions to the country's industrialization and economic development.

Otedola described Dangote as a "titan that God created specially for mankind" and highlighted his numerous achievements, including building the largest single train refinery in the world, the second-largest sugar refinery, and the largest cement factory globally.

Otedola emphasized the importance of supporting local champions like Dangote, who has created thousands of jobs, pays substantial taxes, and has invested heavily in critical infrastructure such as roads and fertilizer plants.

He argued that Dangote's contributions extend beyond industrial facilities to critical infrastructure, making him a vital player in Nigeria's economic growth and development.

Otedola also drew parallels with other countries that have supported their local business leaders, such as the United States, India, and China, to drive industrialization and economic growth.

He urged the government to create an enabling environment for businesses like Dangote's to thrive, recognizing the significant impact they have on the nation's development.

By supporting Dangote and other local champions, Otedola believes Nigeria can achieve economic independence and prosperity.