By Akinwale Kasali
Business tycoon and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is bereaved.
He has lost his younger brother, Sani Dangote, who is the Vice President of Dangote Group and owner of Dansa Agro-Allied Limited.
The death of the younger Dangote came as a shock to his friends and associates. They are yet to come to terms with his sudden demise.
Sani died on Sunday in the United States of America after a protracted illnesss.
Confirming the demise of Sani, his close relatives said it was with sadness and grief that they announce his demise.
The late Dangote was a businessman with more than 30 years’ experience in manufacturing, agriculture and oil services.
He was an established businessman with investments in key sectors of the economy including manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services, aside been the Vice Chairman of Dangote Group.
The Late Sani 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.
In recognition of his sterling leadership qualities, he was appointed as the Consul-General of the Romanian Embassy in Nigeria.
The late 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”).
