Aliko Dangote set to provide 24 hour electricity to Lagos residence

Aliko Dangote (left) and Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Amode

One of the richest man in Africa, and Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote has promised to provide the one of Nigeria's largest commerce centre, Lagos State with a constant 24-hour power supply.  The Billionaire unveiled this during a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.  Dangote added that plans have already been concluded to construct a gas pipeline to address the power supply challenges in the state.

“We also assured him that we are going to do a Gas Pipeline from Bonny (River State) to pass under the sea (to Lagos.) When it is completed, Lagos state will never ever experience blackout. There will be electricity 24 hours a day,” His words.

“There are quite a lot of things that will come along with creating so many jobs. I think Lagos will be one of the fastest growing cities in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. I can assure you that we would do our own bit in terms of your efforts in policing Lagos, for security and whatever the need is, feel free to call us, we would partner with you and whatever you want us to do to make Lagos a better place,” Dangote added added.

Dangote also said that his visit to Governor Ambode was for the purpose of assuring the governor of his commitment to complete the ongoing projects already embarked upon by his company.