Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder of the Aliko Dangote Foundation. [PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter @Glaziang]
Since this Foundation debuted, it has not only blazed a trail in the annals of philanthropy cum charity, it has redefined the standard and become a benchmark for a committed passion for philanthropic gestures and charity outreaches. Alhaji Aliko Dangote has always risen to the occasion whenever needs of philanthropic interventions arise…
“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal”. Albert Pike
We were all born human. We ascend the Olympian height of humanity when we transcend from just being humans to humanitarians. And humanitarianism is a passionate idealism rooted in a keen sense of empathy, because compassion is the springboard of altruism. Life becomes literally meaningless when humanity is sacrificed at the altar of cupidity and avarice.
By Charles Kumolu,
Deputy Editor
Professor Murtala Sagagi is a lecturer at Dangote Business School, Bayero University, Kano. In this interview, the expert on global economics compares Nigeria’s relationship with the US and China under President Donald Trump, saying the country should copy the Chinese economic model to rescue millions out of poverty.
Since it is considered impossible for a country to live without the support of the United States, how would you describe Nigeria’s economic relations with the US under President Trump?
Everyone believes that Trump is a leader who has come up with his own style of governance. He believes the United States can do without any other country. This led to a crackdown on China and other European countries.