Vice president of Dangote Group and younger brother of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, Sani Dangote has died in the United States after a protracted illness. The owner of Dansa Agro-allied Limited was also known for his role as chairman Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, Dangote Agro Sacks, Dangote Refinery, Petrochemical and Fertiliser company. Until his death, he was the deputy chairman of the African Gum Arabic Producers Association and a fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Shipping and president of the Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association.
In recognition of his sterling leadership qualities, he was 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”).
The Dangote Group in a short statement Sunday night confirmed the death.
“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 “!
