Aliko Dangote

• CEO, Dangote Group
• Age: 56
• Source of Wealth: cement, sugar, flour, self-made
• Residence: Lagos, Nigeria
• Country of Citizenship: Nigeria
• Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science, Al-Azhar University
• Marital Status: Married
• Children: 3

Profile

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, continues to expand his publicly traded Dangote Cement across the continent, announcing plans in recent months to build new plants in Kenya and Niger. With operations in 8 countries, it is the largest cement manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa. In May, Dangote said he would build a $9 billion oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Nigeria. When completed, it will be Nigeria's first and Africa's largest petroleum refinery. Dangote began trading commodities more than three decades ago using a loan from his uncle. He created Dangote Group, which in addition to cement owns sugar refineries, flour milling and salt processing facilities.