Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, loses brother, Sani
The vice president of the Dangote Group and brother to Aliko Dangote, Sani Dangote, is dead.
Sani Dangote reportedly died after a protracted illness in the United States on Sunday.
The Dangote Group in a short statement Sunday night confirmed the death.
“May Allah SWT Grant him mercy and Admit him in Aljannat-al-Firdaus “
Before his death, Sani had investments in manufacturing, agriculture, banking and oil services.
He also sat on the Board of several other companies, including Nigerian Textile Mills Plc, Nutra Sweet Limited, Gum Arabic Limited, Dangote Textile Mills Limited, Alsan Insurance Brokers, Dan-Hydro Company Limited, Dansa Food Processing Company Limited and Dangote Farms Limited.
He was also the Deputy Chairman of the African Gum Arabic Producers Association and a two-time President of Lagos Polo Club in addition to being a professional polo player.
He was well known for his role as the chairman of Dansa Holdings, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group that produces beverages.
May his soul rest in perfect peace