Aliko Dangote
Aliko Mohammad Dangote GCON (born 10 April 1957) is a Nigerian businessman known for his key roles in Dangote Group.[2] In 2011, he was appointed as member of the economic management team by President Goodluck Jonathan. Dangote is the wealthiest black person in the world; as of August 2025[update] Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$24.9 billion.[3]
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| Born | Aliko Mohammad Dangote[1] 10 April 1957 (aged 69) 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 |
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Aliko Dangote Media
Groundnut pyramids used as storage for groundnuts. During the mid-20th century, these structures were used in Northern Nigeria, particularly in Kano. His maternal great-grandfather, Alhassan Abdullahi Dantata, supplied groundnuts to the Royal Niger Company, and was one of its earliest and most prolific adopters.
Dangote had his university education at Al-Azhar University in Cairo
Distillation column at Dangote Refinery
References
- ↑ Alhaji Aliko Mohammad Dangote (in en).
- ↑ Aliko Dangote | Biography, Businessman, Group, Foundation, & Facts | Britannica (in en). www.britannica.com (2025-05-14). Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ↑ Aliko Dangote (in en). Forbes. Retrieved 2025-08-17.