QUICK FACTS
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aliko Dangote GCON |
| Born | April 10, 1957 |
| Place of Birth | Kano, Nigeria |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies and Administration from Al-Azhar University |
| Occupations | Businessman, industrialist |
| Years Active | 1977–present |
| Spouses | Zainab Dangote (married in 1977, divorced), Mariya Muhammad Rufai (divorced) |
| Children | 4, including Halima |
| Relatives | Great-grandson of Alhassan Dantata; brother of Sani Dangote |
| Net Worth | Approx. $13.8 billion |
| Career | Founder, chairman, and CEO of the Dangote Group, the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa |
| Notable Achievements | The richest person in Africa; the world’s richest black person; 72nd richest person overall according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index |
| Business Ventures | Dangote Group includes divisions like Dangote Sugar Refinery, Dangote Cement, and Dangote Flour |
| Notable Contributions | Commissioned the Dangote Refinery, the largest in Africa; established Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited |
In his early life, he said:
“I can remember when I was in primary school, I would go and buy cartons of sweets [candy] and I would start selling them just to make money. I was so interested in business, even at that time.”
Aliko Dangote Net Worth
According to the latest information, Aliko Dangote’s net worth is approximately $13.8 billion.
