Aliko Dangote praises President Tinubu for the visionary Bar Beach project, citing its impact on flooding, infrastructure, and Nigeria’s global standing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received glowing praise from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, for his leadership and foresight in executing the visionary Bar Beach project, a coastal reclamation initiative that has reshaped Lagos and prevented years of flood-related hardship. The letter reads thus:
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Dangote Industries Limited
7 July 2025
His Excellency
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Sir,
“I write to express profound gratitude for your visionary leadership on the Bar Beach land reclamation project in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Since its inception in 2008, this bold initiative has transformed a flood-prone coastline into a thriving new district with a defining skyline—attracting investment and fostering sustained socioeconomic growth.
Your foresight is particularly commendable in light of the recent flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, which claimed over 100 lives.
The Eko Atlantic City project—spanning over 1,000 hectares and safeguarded by an 8.5 km sea wall—demonstrates your commitment to protecting coastal communities from erosion and flooding.
Residents of Victoria Island, including those along Ahmadu Bello Way, Akin Adesola Street, Bishop Oluwole Street, Amodu Ojikutu Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, and Karimu Kotun Street, have all benefited enormously from this initiative.
By initiating this transformative project, you have ended decades of coastal surge challenges and inspired confidence in our nation’s capacity to adapt and thrive.
Your legacy extends further through the launch of the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway and the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway—projects that breathe new life into long-neglected transport corridors.
These roads not only enrich Nigeria’s infrastructure but also bolster regional connectivity across all six geopolitical zones, thanks to the outstanding work of Hitech Construction Company Limited.
You have adopted an approach reminiscent of the land reclamation in Zeeland, the Netherlands—turning submerged land into fertile, stable terrain.
Your methods echo Dutch ingenuity in water management and landscape creation, reinforcing Nigeria’s ability to innovate in the face of environmental challenges.
At Dangote Industries Limited, we mourn with the families affected by the Texas floods and acknowledge your compassionate response.
Your administration’s consistent support has fostered a thriving ecosystem for businesses, enabling growth for the collective good.
In tribute to your bold vision, the Aliko Dangote Foundation will soon announce contributions to a Climate Resilience Fund.
This initiative will bolster vulnerable parts of Nigeria susceptible to sea-level rise and flash flooding.
I pray that Almighty Allah (S.W.T.) continues to bless you with wisdom, sharpen your vision, and guide you to even greater achievements for the benefit of all Nigerians.
Thank you, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.”
Aliko Dangote, GCON
Founder & Chief Executive,
Dangote Industries Limited
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By turning risk zones into models of resilience, the visionary Bar Beach project stands as a symbol of Nigeria’s evolving capacity to lead infrastructural and environmental innovation.
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