By Patrick Obia
“Your invaluable support and collaboration has also encouraged us to invest more in this critical sector to boost the development of our beloved country. For your interventions, and many other milestones in philanthropy and community development, I commend and appreciate you.”
The above are the words of congratulations and commendation signed and made available by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of Jarigbe’s 55th birthday.
Dangote who is frequently topping wealth lists from Forbes and Bloomberg in late 2024 and 2025, acknowledged that as the esteemed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Gas), Senator Jarigbe’s strategic leadership and deep understanding of critical issues in the petroleum sector have enhanced Nigeria’s energy security.
While wishing Jarigbe good health, he prayed God sustains his innate ability to make a difference in the service of Nigeria.
The congratulations message reads: “On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of Dangote Industries Limited, I would like to congratulate you on your attainment of the landmark of 55. I also join you, your beloved wife and the entire Jarigbe family of lbil in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State to give thanks to Almighty God for the privilege of a life filled with accomplishments in patriotic service to our dear nation.
“For one who has spent long years in dedicated service to our beloved country as a former Member of the House of Representatives in the 8th and 9th National Assembly representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, and as re-elected Senator in the Upper Red Chamber in the present 10 National Assembly, your achievements truly belie your age.
“As the esteemed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Gas), your strategic leadership and deep understanding of critical issues in the petroleum sector have enhanced Nigeria’s energy security. Your invaluable support and collaboration has also encouraged us to invest more in this critical sector to boost the development of our beloved country. For your interventions, and many other milestones in philanthropy and community development, I commend and appreciate you.
“As you celebrate this landmark anniversary, may God protect you and grant you higher wisdom and bounteous health, as He sustains your innate ability to make a difference always in the service of our dear fatherland. Once more, I congratulate you.”