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| birth_date = {{birth date and age |1957|4|10}} |
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| birth_place = [[Kano, Nigeria]] |
| birth_place = [[Kano, Nigeria]] |
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| education = Business Studies, [[Al-Azhar University]], [[Cairo]] |
| education = Business Studies, [[Al-Azhar University]], [[Cairo]] |
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| occupation = [[Chairman]] & [[CEO]], [[Dangote Group]] |
| occupation = [[Chairman]] & [[CEO]], [[Dangote Group]] |
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| years_active = 1977—present |
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| nationality = [[Nigeria]]n |
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| ethnicity = [[Hausa/Fulani]] |
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| citizenship = [[Nigeria]] |
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| residence = [[Lagos]], Nigeria |
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| known_for = [[Wealth]],Business |
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|title = [[Alhaji]] |
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| website = [http://www.dangote-group.com/ Homepage] |
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| parents = Mariya Sanusi Dantata (f), Mohammed Dangote (m)<ref>{{cite web |
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|religion = [[Islam]] |
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Alhaji '''Aliko Dangote, MFR, GCON''' (born 10 April 1957, Kano City, Nigeria) is a [[Nigeria]]n self-made [[business magnate]], with an estimated net worth of $13.8 billion [[$|USD]] as of September 2011. Based in [[Nigeria]], he is the owner of the [[Dangote Group]], which has interests in commodities with operations in his homeland and several other countries in [[Africa]], including [[Benin]], [[Cameroon]], [[Ghana]], [[South Africa]] and [[Zambia]].<ref>[http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2010/10/26/dangote-cement-now-nigeria%E2%80%99s-biggest-firm-invests-in-safrica Dangote Group's Cement Operations Spans Six African Countries]</ref> |
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Dangote is ranked by ''[[Forbes Magazine]]'' as the 51st richest person in the world.<ref name="Forbes Profile">{{cite web|title=Aliko Dangote's Profile page|url=http://www.forbes.com/profile/aliko-dangote|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=26 November 2011}}</ref> He is also the richest person of African descent in the world, surpassing both [[Mohammed Al Amoudi]] ($12.3 billion) and [[Oprah Winfrey]] ($2.7 billion.)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.forbes.com/tatianaserafin/2011/03/09/nigerias-billionaires-plan-to-conquer-africa|work=Forbes|first=Tatiana|last=Serafin}}</ref> |
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==Business career== |
==Business career== |
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The Dangote Group, originally a small trading firm founded in 1977, is now a multi-trillion [[naira]] conglomerate with operations in [[Benin]], [[Ghana]], [[Nigeria]], and [[Togo]]. Dangote's businesses include food processing, cement manufacturing, and freight. The Dangote Group dominates the sugar market in Nigeria: it is the major sugar supplier to the country's [[soft drink]] companies, [[breweries]], and [[confectionery|confectioners]]. Dangote Group has moved from being a trading company to Nigeria's largest industrial group, including Dangote Sugar Refinery (the most capitalized company on the [[Nigeria Stock Exchange]], valued at over US$3 billion with Aliko Dangote's equity topping US$2 billion), Africa's largest Cement Production Plant: Obajana Cement, Dangote Flour amongst others. |
The Dangote Group, originally a small trading firm founded in 1977, is now a multi-trillion [[naira]] conglomerate with operations in [[Benin]], [[Ghana]], [[Nigeria]], and [[Togo]]. Dangote's businesses include food processing, cement manufacturing, and freight. The Dangote Group dominates the sugar market in Nigeria: it is the major sugar supplier to the country's [[soft drink]] companies, [[breweries]], and [[confectionery|confectioners]]. Dangote Group has moved from being a trading company to Nigeria's largest industrial group, including Dangote Sugar Refinery (the most capitalized company on the [[Nigeria Stock Exchange]], valued at over US$3 billion with Aliko Dangote's equity topping US$2 billion), Africa's largest Cement Production Plant: Obajana Cement, Dangote Flour amongst others. |
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Dangote played a prominent role in the funding of Obasanjo’s re-election campaign in 2003, to which he contributed over N200 million (US$2M). He gave N50 million (US$0.5M) to the National Mosque under the aegis of "Friends of Obasanjo and Atiku", and contributed N200 million to the Presidential Library. These controversial gifts to members of the ruling [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] have contributed to concerns over continued graft despite highly-publicized anti-corruption drives during Obasanjo's second term.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} |
Dangote played a prominent role in the funding of Obasanjo’s re-election campaign in 2003, to which he contributed over N200 million (US$2M). He gave N50 million (US$0.5M) to the National Mosque under the aegis of "Friends of Obasanjo and Atiku", and contributed N200 million to the Presidential Library. These controversial gifts to members of the ruling [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] have contributed to concerns over continued graft despite highly-publicized anti-corruption drives during Obasanjo's second term. {{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} |
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On 23 May 2010, England's [[Daily Mirror]] |
On 23 May 2010, England's ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' reported that Dangote was interested in buying a 16 percent stake in [[Premier League|Premiership]] side [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] belonging to [[Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith]].<ref>[http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nigerian-billionaire-poised-to-complicate-Arsenal-s-ownership-further-by-buying-16-per-cent-stake-in-club-article436097.html Aliko Dangote Poised To Buy Stake In English Soccer Club]</ref> Dangote later denied these rumours.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8701215.stm|work=BBC News|title=Nigerian plays down Arsenal link|date=2010-05-24}}</ref> |
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On 14 November, 2011, Dangote was awarded Nigeria's fourth highest honour, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic ([[Nigerian National Honours|MFR]]) by President [[Goodluck Jonathan]].<ref>[http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/11/15/bn-bytes-genevieve-nnaji-stephanie-okereke-amaka-igwe-aliko-dangote-jim-ovia-receive-national-honours-photos-from-the-ceremony Photos from the ceremony in which Dangote received the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic on 14 November 2011]</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Dangote Group]] |
*[[Dangote Group]] |
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*[[Economy of Nigeria]] |
*[[Economy of Nigeria]] |
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He is also the current 51st richest man in the worl according to Forbes and Bloomberg |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* [http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=74804 Dangote Sugar, Most Capitalised Company] |
* [http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=74804 Dangote Sugar, Most Capitalised Company] |
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* [http://www.newswatchngr.com/profiles/Aliko%20Dangote-Ultimate%20Player.htm Aliko Dangote: The Ultimate Volume Player] |
* [http://www.newswatchngr.com/profiles/Aliko%20Dangote-Ultimate%20Player.htm Aliko Dangote: The Ultimate Volume Player] |
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* [1]Barau, A.S. (2007) The Great Attractions of Kano. Research and Documentation Directorate, Government House Kano |
* [1]Barau, A.S. (2007) The Great Attractions of Kano. Research and Documentation Directorate, Government House Kano |
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* [http://www.forbes.com/profile/aliko-dangote/ Forbes profile] |
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| NAME = Dangote, Aliko |
| NAME = Dangote, Aliko |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 10 April 1957 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Kano, Nigeria]] |
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[[Category:People from Kano State]] |
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Revision as of 16:52, 8 March 2012
Aliko Dangote | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Education | Business Studies, Al-Azhar University, Cairo |
Occupation(s) | Chairman & CEO, Dangote Group |
Years active | 1977—present |
Title | Alhaji |
Parent(s) | Mariya Sanusi Dantata (f), Mohammed Dangote (m)[1] |
Website | Homepage |
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, MFR, GCON (born 10 April 1957, Kano City, Nigeria) is a Nigerian self-made business magnate, with an estimated net worth of $13.8 billion USD as of September 2011. Based in Nigeria, he is the owner of the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities with operations in his homeland and several other countries in Africa, including Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa and Zambia.[3]
Dangote is ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 51st richest person in the world.[4] He is also the richest person of African descent in the world, surpassing both Mohammed Al Amoudi ($12.3 billion) and Oprah Winfrey ($2.7 billion.)[5]
Business career
The Dangote Group, originally a small trading firm founded in 1977, is now a multi-trillion naira conglomerate with operations in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo. Dangote's businesses include food processing, cement manufacturing, and freight. The Dangote Group dominates the sugar market in Nigeria: it is the major sugar supplier to the country's soft drink companies, breweries, and confectioners. Dangote Group has moved from being a trading company to Nigeria's largest industrial group, including Dangote Sugar Refinery (the most capitalized company on the Nigeria Stock Exchange, valued at over US$3 billion with Aliko Dangote's equity topping US$2 billion), Africa's largest Cement Production Plant: Obajana Cement, Dangote Flour amongst others.
Dangote played a prominent role in the funding of Obasanjo’s re-election campaign in 2003, to which he contributed over N200 million (US$2M). He gave N50 million (US$0.5M) to the National Mosque under the aegis of "Friends of Obasanjo and Atiku", and contributed N200 million to the Presidential Library. These controversial gifts to members of the ruling People's Democratic Party have contributed to concerns over continued graft despite highly-publicized anti-corruption drives during Obasanjo's second term. [citation needed]
On 23 May 2010, England's Daily Mirror reported that Dangote was interested in buying a 16 percent stake in Premiership side Arsenal belonging to Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith.[6] Dangote later denied these rumours.[7]
On 14 November, 2011, Dangote was awarded Nigeria's fourth highest honour, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Aliko Dangote: The Ultimate Volume Player". Newswatch (Lagos). 29 June 1998. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "The World's Billionaires #51 Aliko Dangote". Forbes.com accessdate=2010-04-11. 3 March 2011.
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(help) - ^ Dangote Group's Cement Operations Spans Six African Countries
- ^ "Aliko Dangote's Profile page". Forbes. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ^ Serafin, Tatiana. Forbes http://blogs.forbes.com/tatianaserafin/2011/03/09/nigerias-billionaires-plan-to-conquer-africa.
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(help) - ^ Aliko Dangote Poised To Buy Stake In English Soccer Club
- ^ "Nigerian plays down Arsenal link". BBC News. 2010-05-24.
- ^ Photos from the ceremony in which Dangote received the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic on 14 November 2011
External links
- Nigerian wealth fails to trickle down
- Dangote Sugar, Most Capitalised Company
- Aliko Dangote: The Ultimate Volume Player
- [1]Barau, A.S. (2007) The Great Attractions of Kano. Research and Documentation Directorate, Government House Kano
- Forbes profile