For every parent, giving a child out in marriage is one of the most emotional and unforgettable moments in life.

Not minding the status of the family involved, the richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote also feels the same way about his daughter, Fatima, who recently got married to her heartthrob, Jamil Abubakar.

The proud father who described his daughter as “my baby, my youngest, my sweetheart, says it’s a bittersweet time for him as she begins life as a married woman.

In a viral video, Dangote showered encomium on his daughter and wished her happiness in her marriage.

Fatima got married to Jamil Abubakar in a series of elaborate celebrations over the past week.

The wedding which witnessed the presence of the creme de la creme of the Nigerian society is still trending with videos and photos of top socialites, politicians and celebrities who graced the event.

The billionaire expressed his unconditional love for his daughter and said he had done enough homework to conclude that Jamil will always respect her.

Dangote said,

“Fatima, my baby, my youngest, my sweetheart this is a bittersweet time for any parent.

“I watched you blossom into an excellent representation of what I call my values; you are indeed pure to them.

“I trained you to take on any kind of weight on your shoulders and also to be bold and respectful.”

“I have done enough homework to know that Jamil will always respect the ground you walk on. Good luck on this new journey my baby. The time has come.

“Fatima, my baby, my youngest, my sweetheart, this is a bittersweet time for any parent

“I watched you blossom into an excellent representation of what I call my values; you are indeed pure to them.

“I trained you to take on any kind of weight on your shoulders and also to be bold and respectful.”

“Jamil has been a son to me even before I realized he had gone inside my garden to pluck my Juliet rose,” he said.

“I am here anytime you need me and I love you unconditionally.

“I have done enough homework to know that Jamil will always respect the ground you walk on. Good luck on this new journey my baby. The time has come.

“Be loved, be very happy and I love you very very dearly.”

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