Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote

Nigerian businessperson (born 1957)

Aliko Mohammad Dangote is a Nigerian businessman known for his key roles in Dangote Group and Dangote Refinery. In 2011, he was appointed as member of the economic management team by President Goodluck Jonathan. As of May 2026, Dangote is the 62nd wealthiest individual in the world, the wealthiest black individual and the wealthiest individual in Africa, with a net worth estimated at over US$36.8 billion per Bloomberg.

Also known as...Dangote
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