By Abiodun Alade
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, has fundamentally reshaped the continent’s industrial landscape. As a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dangote has skilfully combined ambition and innovation to transform vast stretches of land—once considered uninhabitable bush paths and hunting grounds—into thriving industrial cities. His work has created thousands of jobs, revitalised communities, and turned once-forgotten territories into bustling economic hubs.
Dangote’s business empire, which spans industries such as cement, fertiliser, salt, oil, and agriculture, is a testament to his ability to recognise and harness untapped potential in previously underdeveloped regions. Among his most remarkable achievements is the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, a $20 billion investment located in Lekki, Nigeria.
As the world’s largest single-train refinery, with the…
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