There’s only one person in all of Africa
who makes to the list of the 50 richest people on Earth. Meet Nigerian
businessman Aliko Dangote, who has been CEO and president of Dangote Group for
35 years!
The
majority of his wealth stems from a more than 90% stake in Dangote Cement. He
owns cement plants in Zambia, Senegal, Tanzania, and South Africa.
Dangote
is also an active philanthropist. He oversees several education, agriculture,
and health initiatives, including a $12,000-per-day food program for the
undernourished.
“Aliko
is Africa’s richest man, and his business activities drive economic growth
across the continent. That’s impressive, but I know him best as a leader
constantly in search of ways to bridge the gap between private business and
public health,” wrote Bill Gates, the richest person in the world, of his
fellow in Time Magazine.
In
January, Dangote and Gates announced a $100 million pledge to cut malnutrition
in Nigeria. The pair of moguls also plans to enhance immunization programs in
the country’s Northern states.
Dangote
tied for 49th of the world’s 50 richest people, according to the Businessinsider’s ranking. He is the only black person to
make to the list.
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