Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote GCON (born 10 April 1957) is a Nigerian business magnate, investor, and owner of the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities in Nigeria and other African countries.[3] As of March 2018, he had an estimated net worth of US$14.1 billion.[4] In November 2021, Sani Dangote, the Vice President (VP) of the Dangote Group and younger brother of Aliko Dangote, died.
Aliko Dangote MFR, Order of the Niger | |
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 Dangote at the World Economic Forum, 2011 | |
| Born | Aliko Dangote 10 April 1957 Kano, Kano State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Capital High School, Kano |
| Alma mater | Al-Azhar University, Cairo |
| Occupation | Chairman & CEO, Dangote Group |
| Years active | 1977—present |
| Known for | Richest person on the African continent (2018) |
| Net worth | $11.3 billion (April 2021)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | married |
| Children | 15[2] |
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References
- ↑ "Forbes".
- ↑ "Aliko Dangote: Things You Never Knew About Him, His Wives and Children - Naija News". naijanews.com. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 8 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ↑ "Dangote Cement Now Nigeria's Biggest Firm, Invests In S/Africa". P.M. NEWS Nigeria. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ↑ Net worth as of March 2018 per Forbes.