BY SEGUN ADEBAYO – Nigerian business magnate and Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote has lost his younger brother, Sani, in the United States (US)
Reports quoted two close family sources as saying that Sani died at a US hospital on Sunday evening after a protracted illness.
Until his sudden demise, Sani was the Vice President of Dangote Group and owner of Dansa Agro-allied Limited.
Also in a short statement Sunday night confirming the death, the Dangote Group said; “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 “!
He was an astute businessman, with over three-decade experience and investments in key sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services, Sani owned Dansa Foods Limited; Dansa Energy; Sagas Energy Limited; Bulk Pack Services Limited; Dansa Agro Allied Limited; Dangote Farms Limited; and Dansa Food Processing Company Limited.
Serving on the board of several companies during his lifetime, the deceased had career stints with Nigerian Textile Mills Plc; Nutra Sweet Limited; Gum Arabic Limited; Dangote Textile Mills Limited; Alsan Insurance Brokers; and Dan-Hydro Company Limited.
Besides, he also served as the Deputy Chairman of the African Gum Arabic Producers Association (AGAPA) and a two-time President of Lagos Polo Club in addition to being a professional polo player.
In recognition of his sterling leadership qualities, Sani was appointed as the Consul-General of the Romanian Embassy in Nigeria. He was also 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).
