Alhaji Aliko Dangote (born April 10, 1957) is a businessman based in Nigeria. He is the owner of the Dangote Group, which has operations in Nigeria and several other countries in West Africa.
A wealthy supporter of erstwhile President Olusegun Obasanjo and the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Dangote controls much of Nigeria's commodities trade through his corporate and political connections.
With an estimated current net worth of around US$ 2.5 billion.
He was ranked by Forbes as one of the richest black African citizens and the third richest person of African descent in the world behind Mohammed Al Amoudi ($9.0 billion) and Oprah Winfrey ($2.7 billion.)
A wealthy supporter of erstwhile President Olusegun Obasanjo and the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Dangote controls much of Nigeria's commodities trade through his corporate and political connections.
With an estimated current net worth of around US$ 2.5 billion.
He was ranked by Forbes as one of the richest black African citizens and the third richest person of African descent in the world behind Mohammed Al Amoudi ($9.0 billion) and Oprah Winfrey ($2.7 billion.)