The name Dangote is synonymous with wealth all thanks to the genius of Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian businessman and industrialist.
Known as a serial entrepreneur, he revolutionized the cement industry which was once dominated by foreign companies.
The launch of petrol from the Dangote Refinery’s 650,000 barrels per day facility, producing aviation fuel, diesel, and petrol, exemplifies his passion for the industry and has created a lasting legacy.
While he remains a dominant figure in business, he lacks the social media presence of other industrialists around the world.
With over 500,000 followers on the photo-sharing app Instagram, he only follows 7 individuals. …CONTINUE READING
1. Mariya Dangote
Mariya Dangote is the eldest daughter of Aliko Dangote. She is from his first marriage to Zainab and holds a Master’s Degree from Coventry University in the UK. Currently, she is a top executive in the Dangote Group, known as “the secretive daughter” due to limited public information about her.
2. Fatima Aliko Dangote
Fatima Aliko Dangote, the youngest daughter of Aliko Dangote, serves as the Group Executive Director of Commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL). Her responsibilities include overseeing commercial operations across various business units, brand development, strategic procurement, and general administration. Fatima holds a law degree from the University of Surrey, UK, and has completed leadership programs at Columbia University, Wharton School, and Cambridge University.
3. Halima Aliko Dangote
Halima Aliko Dangote, the second daughter of Aliko Dangote, is the Executive Director of Commercial Operations at Dangote Group. She also serves on the boards of several organizations, including Dangote Group, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Endeavor Nigeria, and Women Corporate Directors. Halima began her career at KPMG as an Analyst and has over 13 years of professional experience. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from American Intercontinental University, London, and a Master of Business Administration from Webster Business School. Halima is a Trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and is happily married with children.
4. Femi Otedola
Femi Otedola, a close friend of Aliko Dangote, is a businessman and philanthropist. He previously chaired Forte Oil PLC and currently serves as the executive chairman of Geregu Power PLC. Otedola is also the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd and has investments in shipping, real estate, finance, and power generation in Nigeria.
5. Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the American business magnate known for co-founding Microsoft, shares a close relationship with Aliko Dangote. In a 2019 interview, Gates recounted meeting Dangote at an event in New York where they discovered common interests in global health. Gates praised Dangote for his foundation’s efforts in improving health and education in sub-Saharan Africa.
6. Dr. Adenike Fajemirokun
Dr. Adenike Fajemirokun, a Group Director at Dangote Group, manages the Executive Office of the Group President and serves as the Chief Risk, Insurance, and Procurement Officer. With over 18 years of experience in Risk Management & Insurance, she specializes in developing and implementing risk management strategies across various industries.
7. Dangotegroup
Source: www.mynigeria.com
