Sani Dangote, Only Brother Of Africa’s Richest Man Dies At 59

Sani Dangote, the younger brother and only sibling of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has died in the United States after a protracted illness. He was the Vice President of Dangote Group.

According to family sources, he was said to have died on Sunday in a US hospital. He was aged 59.

Before his death, Sani Dangote had followed his brother’s path into the business arena and had established business interests in key sectors of the economy including manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services. He was also the vice-president of the Dangote Group run by his senior brother.

Sani Dangote 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.

Sani Dangote also served as 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 had in recognition of his leadership qualities been appointed as the Consul-General of the Romanian Embassy in Nigeria.

Sani 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”).

Confirming the development late on Sunday, the Dangote Group in a short statement said:

“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJIUN!It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to Almighty Allah that we announce the passing on of our Group Vice President, Alhaji Sani Dangote today 14th November, 2021.

“May Allah SWT Grant him mercy and Admit him in Aljannat-al-Firdaus “!

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