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How Vice President of Dangote Group dies
Sani Dangote, the younger brother of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has died in the United States after a long illness.
He was the vice president of the Dangote group.
Family sources confirmed his death. He was pronounced dead on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at a US hospital.
Prior to his death, he was an investor in key sectors of the economy. including manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services.
He also served on the board of trustees 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 has also served as vice-president of the African Arabic Professional Association Gum and has twice been president of the Lagos Polo Club in addition to being a professional polo player.
In recognition of his leadership qualities, he was appointed Romania’s Consul General in Nigeria.
Sani is a member of several Chambers of Commerce, a member of the Nigerian Shipping Chartered Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Fertilizers and Suppliers Association (“FERSAN”).
Dangote’s group confirmed the death in a short statement issued on Sunday night.
“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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