Aliko Dangote is bereaved

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Aliko Dangote group has announced the demise of Alhaji Sani Dangote, brother to President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.

Sani Dangote was until his demise Vice President of the Dangote Group. He died on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

Alhaji Sani Dangote is an established businessman with investments in key sectors of the economy including manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services.

He was 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.

In recognition of his sterling leadership qualities, he was appointed as the Consul-General of the Romanian Embassy in Nigeria.

He was a member of several Chambers of Commerce, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria and President of the Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association (“FERSAN”).