President Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. Photo: ADEOLA ADEYEMO

Aliko Dangote is Africa's richest person.

March 10, 2011 07:20PM

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According to Forbes.com World’s Billionaires list, Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote has a networth of $13.8billion as of March 2011, ranking him 51st in the world and number 1 in Africa. This is the first time Dangote has been ranked as Africa's richest individual.

The 53-yr old businessman’s fortune surged 557% in the past year, making him the world'sbiggest gainer in percentage terms.

The listing of his company, Dangote Cement, on the Nigerian Stock Exchange served as a catalyst. His company’s listing now accounts for a quarter of the market capitalization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Dangote Flour, Dangote Sugar and national Salt, his other companies also listed on the exchange, means that he accounts for close to 35 per cent of the total market capitalisation.

Dangote began his career as a commodities trader, subsequently building his Dangote Group into a conglomerate with interests in sugar, flour milling, salt processing, cement manufacturing, textiles, oil & gas, and real estate.

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Posted by Optimus on Mar 10 2011

I wish we had more Aliko Dangote's! Congratulations!!

Posted by ochlab on Mar 10 2011

Why wont he be the richest man in Africa when through government machinery he creates monopoly through which he alone can do certain things in Nigeria? Time will tell the worth of his wealth.

Posted by Chhief Okeke (Moscow, RF) on Mar 10 2011

OBJ is worth much more!!!

Posted by Ekanem on Mar 10 2011

@ Ochlab, is he the only one? Why don't you ask yourself what is he doing that others who have similar opportunities are not doing. I am yet to hear of Dangote winning a govt contract, except policies that will legally protect his billions of investment in manufacturing from others who do not believe in the backward integration policy of the govt (they just want to import, and nothing else). Even the oil companies are withholding investment until the PIB is passed.

Posted by fredujam on Mar 10 2011

I totally agree with your comments, Mr Ochlab.

Posted by muhammed on Mar 10 2011

Please did they take into cognizance his debt portfolio!!!

Posted by Olawale on Mar 10 2011

Well, I hope to break this record someday.

Posted by Jankalo on Mar 10 2011

Well to me, i see nothing wrong in his wealth. after all there are many Nigerian out there who did not invest their wealth into the country to expand the economy.

Posted by ahmed on Mar 10 2011

Yes all these uneducated, nothern almajiris....i didnt know begging could earn you $13billion

Posted by MandingoBoy on Mar 10 2011

Any responsible government will protect the interest of the largest private sector employer in its domain. Dangote is also Africa's largest manufacturer of cement. Kudos Aliko, keep it up. @Cchlab what's your contribution to Nigeria/Africa..taxes, employer?

Posted by john on Mar 10 2011

this man (Dangote)makes me proud to be a Nigerian...

Posted by ofVALOUR on Mar 10 2011

Whoa! That's impressive! Really impressive! But er..., what's he giving back to the society? If Zuckerberg and Gates and even the acclaimed tight-fisted Buffet can leave their countries and come to Asia and Africa so they can give back to the society, what're you doing? But all the same, you're an inspiration.

Posted by Big boy on Mar 10 2011

I think gadaffi is richer

Posted by paquito bites on Mar 10 2011

it does matter one jot what favours if any that mr dangote has had over the years,he has created employment and economic development both in nigeria and abroad.if we had 20 dangotes imagine what are economy will look like.if only most of our youth will aim to be mini dangotes than corrupt politicians we would be miles better.more power to his elbow.same goes for adenuga,the owners of media houses the king of computers in nigeria,the lady with the fried chicken outfit.let us celebrate hard work and enterprise.it cannot be bad news all the time.if we have more transparency we will soar.we have the market,we have the enterprise and in some cases there is the drive.there are thousands of nigerians that blown the chance that dangote took.good on him.

Posted by bloody fool on Mar 10 2011

Mr. or Chief Dangote is making billions of dollars--and, yes, off govt--while his numerous trailers are wrecking havoc daily on our roads. By the sheer volume of his vast trade, he should by now have embraced rail transport for the distribution of his products to ease the heavy loss of lives and properties his companies' trailers always cause. Well done to him!

Posted by Adedara sunday on Mar 10 2011

What is happen is that holy God can do anythings bcos all things belong to jesus as for me i want to be like him,so shall be.

Posted by dan on Mar 10 2011

listen,l dont agree with the people that are saying that the man invested this or that,he benefited from government when obj was the president and even now.ls just part of the click that is eating nigerian money,the only difference is that he employed people.

Posted by oga on Mar 10 2011

those who stole Nigerian fund should learn from him and invest it in Nigeria instead of stashing it in switzerland and other european nations. kudos Aliko!

Posted by deji on Mar 10 2011

Inspiration indeed. Every part of the country feels Dangote good impact especially in job creation. Im proud of you brother

Posted by paquito bites on Mar 10 2011

@dan and other critics,please do tell us your contribution to the country besides tapping your laptop ,talking alot and saying nutin.it does'nt worth it.

Posted by Sirajo ibrahim on Mar 10 2011

Congrats Ali! I wish we have folds of Dangote in Nigeria and Africa. I times when the World is no longer for the lazy this serves everyone as a chellange that whatever you do think big always and the sky is the LIMIT!

Posted by EXCEL on Mar 10 2011

Dangote is blessed by GOD to be rich,it's not by his wisdom or hardwork alone.and it could be anyone else, he is better than those people in our government that only steal our money and have nothing to show for.but he should learn to give out to the less privilegded ones more especially in other african countries.one day my name shall sound even more than that of DANGOTE

Posted by Suzie on Mar 10 2011

Dangote dangote, i really like this.africa's richest man coming from nigeria? Well I hope he feels obliged to share...with me!!!

Posted by Wale on Mar 10 2011

@oga The entrepreneur's mindset is different from that of the thief. While part of the attributes of the former includes, boldness, courage, wealth creation and conquering new frontiers. The former latter on the other hand is driven by fear, greed lack of depth and belief in their abilities. Getting rid of a stealing leadership is our collective responsibility as we go to polls in the next couple of weeks.

Posted by babat on Mar 10 2011

I wish i could be the only distributor of sachet water (pure water)in Nigeria.And in the next 10 years i will be the richest man in the world. Just try me.Its no big Deal if Dangote is the richest man in Africa now......because he was the sole importer of rice to Nigeria for many years...

Posted by bloody fool on Mar 10 2011

So Mr. Dangote's net worth now should translate into about half of Nigeria GDP. Anyway, he is already part of the good mafia. Moreso, tell him to pay his taxes to govt(s) and his tithe, after the Original one has satisfactorily been settled, to me!

Posted by Yusquad on Mar 10 2011

Well d man has worked hard attain dis feat. We can only pray that what ever business we set out to do Almight Allah should Bless it for us

Posted by Naija_Man on Mar 10 2011

@paquito bites how can you have 20 Dangote's? Who told you they like competition? Go and ask Ibeto his experience. These are rent seekers not entrepreneurs. They thrive by manipulating state policies in their favour. Yes his wealth has increased by over 57% in a year while more and more Nigerians are heading into poverty within the same period. Do you see the injustice in this. What rubbish contribution. Who told you all investments contribute positively to economic development. I think you should take studies in development economics.

Posted by Henry on Mar 10 2011

Aliko dangote,makes me feel proud to be a nigerian.i thnk God for giving dangote to us.off all the terrible news from nigeria,this is a well needed break(good news).

Posted by Makavelli on Mar 10 2011

It is suprising dat ppl would sit down and condemn good tins coming out of their country.china is on d verge of world domination bcos der investors refuse to move out...we shud pray 4 more dangotes dan sit and critisize

Posted by Bala on Mar 10 2011

Richer at the expense of Nigerians dying through his trailer accidents,atleast I still remember the one that claim over 40 lives on Lagos-Ibadan. No wonder he is raisng money for PDP to win more contracts and monopolise cements,sugar and flour. When we bought his stocks,he told us,he wanted to share his wealth with Nigerians,well, tell me how much he has donated to philantrophic bodies? As long as we have this type of Nigerian system Dangote,where kick in,back kick is the norm,dangote will be hitting $20B in 2012. I missed M.K.O Abiola- the man of the people.

Posted by No name on Mar 10 2011

You pple should know the one's that are working for u and trying their best to see nigeria become a better place. This man has done alot for nigerians, creating more JOB opportunities to u but yet u re insulting him. What do the politicians do for u or the PRESIDENT. at least he has create jobs and promised to provide 1million jobs to nigerians by next year.

Posted by No name on Mar 10 2011

Be proud of him as a NIGERIAN pls who's willing to do more.

Posted by Br osh on Mar 10 2011

If Obj created Dangote, thn he is d best thing 2 happen 2 Nigeria. Who did IBB,BUHARI, SHAGARI ,ABACHA etc.

Posted by TATA on Mar 10 2011

tell that to the almajiri of kano named suleiman....

Posted by ELEMIDE Bunmi (Ibadan) on Mar 11 2011

It's highly impressive and worth of emulation.....! Alh. Dangote has make himself to be used by Almighty Allah, by practising what he is inspired to do, and always invest the gain to establish more productive companies, for the benefit of we the masses! May he continue to grow higher and do grant good health and long life to enjoy the fruit of his labour.

Posted by Ogbunigwe on Mar 11 2011

the northern military and political machinery created dangote, especially under abacha. once upon a time, dangote was the only human being who could import rice and other essential commodities at a time the masses were most hungry. those who could have beatten him hands down were either denied such monopolistic privileges, or were dealt with using the instruments of state or both. the only reason dangote is successful today is bc he is a fulani man. be that as it may, dangote has reached out to all nigerians irrespective of cultural or geographical grouping, thru employment opportunities and, thus, deserves credit for that.

Posted by Mallamugun on Mar 11 2011

Why cant we learn to appreciate our own? Instead of passing caustic comments on Dangote which I see as pure envy, he should be encouraged to do more for the society just like Bill Gates of this world.

Posted by Ebuka Ekwueme[texas] on Mar 11 2011

Yes!government may have had a hand in fast tracking the growth and success of his business and the incredulous profit surge,but he his not sitting down and sipping maitai all day,he works very hard and i believe to some degree he deserves the success.The life of the very rich is not something everyone has the guts and willpower to live,so i give him kudos.Remember he was not the only one favoured by government and no matter the amount of money you give a lazy and weak minded person,it will all come to not.

Posted by POSITIVE on Mar 11 2011

This guy is doing the right thing and yet some are complianing. You can see where his investment are, noting to hide. If you can work hard please do and you will get there. Not when you buy cars and build houses to show off. Invest, take the risk and you will make it too. Some fool mentioned loans, yes you need to owe to be rich.

Posted by US_Yankee on Mar 11 2011

Thanks to OBJ, Nigeria is about knowing the right people! OBJ should have a check in the mail, just as Babangida get's his his check from Adenuga!

Posted by Obyno on Mar 11 2011

Dangote is my role model

Posted by Anjibobo on Mar 11 2011

For those complaining, Carlos Slim has a virtual monopoly in Mexico in certain areas of their economy. Dangote is productive. WE ALL SEE with our eyes what he does. He might not be perfect, but he is certainly worthy of emulation. If we had a few more like him in Nigeria, paying attention to the private sector, we would be much closer to economic success we seek. Alhaji Dangote CONGRATS!

Posted by Ogbunigwe on Mar 11 2011

dangote is worth only $14b. with obj's $27.3b, ibb's $21.9b, tinubu's $5.1b, atiku's $10.6b, abacha family's $18.4b, yar adua's $3.1b, abdulsallam's $17.56b, buhari's $4.9b, uzor kalu's $0.920b($0.83b b4 gov) etc etc, you can see dangote's not even the richest in naija. he is the richest among those with verifiable means of income.

Posted by Afo on Mar 11 2011

This is Awesome, where men are talking boys should listen where is mr femi otedola and mr jimoh Ibrahim? Aliko I have always admired him.

Posted by onasa on Mar 11 2011

Those asking what his contribution to society is are ill informed. Dangote pays more than 50 Billion as task per year to the Federal Government. And just last year alone he gave thousands of Nigerians gainful employment. His contribution can't be over emphasised

Posted by dreamer on Mar 11 2011

all you bloody haters...make ona go hug transformer...u would rather praise someone like 'bode george' abi?

Posted by jude on Mar 11 2011

I am shocked people are talking ill of this genius dangote. Most of you are probably employees or even unemployed. Start being an entrepreneur today and see how hectic wealth creation is. Baba dangote carry on, but beware i am coming for that position

Posted by Muh'd Ibn Yunus on Mar 11 2011

Hardwork is the key to success, so your success as Africa richest man is a great challenge to the scrupulous politicians who embezzled public funds and keep it in european banks.

Posted by paquito bites on Mar 11 2011

@ naija man.why shake the bee hive to get the queen?.i am an economist and my basic 101 course tells me that part of enterprise in an economy;either the free market,which is mostly theory,or the monopolistic type,which is more the norm,creates jobs in an economy.to use the term "rent seekers" in the case of dangote is pure folly.i grant you your opinion but it is flawed.this is a perjorative term to express a dislike for the entrepreneurial spirit.surely if we juxtapose the dangote contribution with the ibori one things will be brought into sharp focus.the propensity to steal,if checked would have given us a huge propensity to consume as a nation which would have resulted in a multiplier effect that would have fired the economy.sheer greed and wickedness has seen to it that this is mere conjecture.my friend,it would have been a reality if not for the thieving bastards,and dangote is certainly not one of those.i suggest you put that in your economic development pipe and smoke it.good morning.

Posted by paquito bites on Mar 11 2011

it should really be "paquito barks" as that person has really ruffled my feathers.

Posted by rolex ifeanyi on Mar 11 2011

why won't i envy such a man. infact he is a true symbol of success. i jst wish someday i will be accounted as richer than DANGOTE

Posted by holluwaseun on Mar 11 2011

congrats aliko,I believe with this good news for nigeria,we are moving forward,to the next level,and this shows that 2011 we be among the best of the best years for nigerians.

Posted by Ochedanino on Mar 11 2011

Wao,amazn,readn d coments of some nigerians on dangote makes me laugh & wonder if the cerebrum of some persons were remvd b4 their birth.kudos to dangote,nigerians & Africa at large.We all need to calm down & analyse d achievmnts of ds yng man & see hw we can apply it to our lives.here are some few lesns to be learnt. (1)What evr u are doing, make sure u do it well (2)Always make use of d little opportunities u hv (3)See hw u can help those around u irrespectv of what evr u ar doin no matr hw litle it is. (4)investment-by buyn of shares. (5)Be optimistic and nevr gv up no matr d trials & temptatn. (6)Above al,always place ur hope & trust in God. To tnk dt sometn as gd as ds cld come 4rm a nigerian dn implies dt we can al make it,remain steadfast in what evr u do, strive to always be at d top & d sky wl only be ur startn point. congratulatns to Dangote & al nigerians who hv made it in life.cheers

Posted by Medo on Mar 11 2011

Player haters, why don't you fellows go out there and make a go at achieving something instead of hating on Dangote? Who has stopped you from making an opportunistic move when the time availed itself. God has blessed the man so let him be. Alhaji Dangote, chi ga ba!!!

Posted by Muktar on Mar 11 2011

See envy! Some ppl cant congratulate him jst bcos his name is not Onanefe or Olabode. And he is neither redeem or baptist. Even if u can sell ur balls to get money they will say na Oil money. By the way he is Hausa not Fulani, rmmbr Fulanis are very Lazy. They only invest in politics. Like Chiroma.

Posted by Medo on Mar 11 2011

Player haters, why don't you guys strive to achieve something for yourselves. Should the man have passed an oppurtunity to make money when it availed itself? If any of you have being given the license to the sole importer of whatever, would you have passed it up??? What is your beef with the man? Learn to appreciate success and wait for God to bless you in due course....its the man's destiny to have reached this zenith so let no man be resentful....time and chance happens to us all.

Posted by Ogbonnaya on Mar 11 2011

I wish God will give him more wealth because he feeds many families through job creations in Nigeria unlike the politicians that loot our wealth and buy estates in foreign land thereby helping the developed countries even more. He deserves the ranking and I know one day, he will be the richest man in the world.

Posted by paquito bites on Mar 11 2011

thank you medo na true you talk

Posted by Ogonna .L.Ejim on Mar 11 2011

Am proud of U,please create a STRONG foundation

Posted by Igwe on Mar 11 2011

No Comments, we all know the background

Posted by Iyamu Benedict Imuetinyan on Mar 11 2011

What a great news, i thank God for you and your family Dangote. I know a day will come when my own name will be listed among the richest men in Africa. God bless Aliko and God bless Nigeria

Posted by temitee on Mar 11 2011

@ Ogunigwe. Where did you get the statistics from?..

Posted by Ogonna .L.Ejim on Mar 11 2011

Am proud of U,please create a STRONG foundation

Posted by jerry rawlings on Mar 11 2011

Dangote's success and wealth shows why the government should completely get out of running businesses in Nigeria. Do you think any of the businesses run by Dangote would have made a kobo in profit if they were run by government "parastatals"? I have always believed that the key to Nigeria's development is for the government to create an enabling environment for businesses to grow and thrive and to fund the country's infrastructure deficit through Public Private Partnerships with the private sector. Why do we Nigerians like to complicate the simplest things?

Posted by Steven Nyirenda on Mar 11 2011

Mr Dangote yu're the one for the job loads of respect for men lyk yu coz yu dont do different things but yu do things differently. Ol thoz hatin on yu shld relax and take notes from yo hustle. Stop hatin on the Man coz hez beta than yu. Respect z ol l gat fo yu Boss

Posted by Poor Nigerian on Mar 11 2011

@ paquito bites, thank you for putting the hater(s) in their place. Biggups to Dangote.

Posted by Oribhabor on Mar 11 2011

Please let no one diminish the status of man called Dangote.This is someone who started from the scratch and was lucky to fill in the gaps where government failed woefully. The Okpilla cement factory in Edo State used to be one of the most reliable cement factories in Nigeria. For eight years, the former Gov. Lucky Igbinedion couldn't put it into functional.

Posted by pat on Mar 11 2011

How i wish all this thieves will emulate dangote and improve our economy.

Posted by Adebanjo moshood(shudy) on Mar 11 2011

Big up 2 u sir,u make nigerians proud and please try to create a means of helping young nigerians who want to be like u.

Posted by Larryking abuja on Mar 11 2011

This are the people dat make Nigeria proud keep the flag flying.

Posted by patrick opomo on Mar 11 2011

well it is only in Nigeria we see and hear such comments like "he is rich " he has money " without a confirmation of the gradual progression of how such person has built up his wealth. we have questions about his wealth, bcos i cant see why he was given such monopoly of import nearly, of all kinds of staple food in this country to even textiles, cement, such that Bcc cement company was bought over by his company. these were companies that were doing well before . all of a sudden the gov set mechanism through policies which granted him this monopoly and we had a single importer of the vital staple foods in a whole country of 140,million people well GOD DEY|

Posted by Ganiyu olawale Balogun,08037269933 on Mar 11 2011

Sir kudos 2 you, i belive 1 day u will be among top 3 billionier buisness men in d world,crate job employement, more than 75,000 staff.

Posted by Ganiyu olawale Balogun,08037269933 on Mar 11 2011

Sir kudos 2 you, i belive 1 day u will be among top 3 billionier buisness men in d world,crate job employement, more than 75,000 staff.

Posted by Goodie on Mar 11 2011

Congrats to Dangote. But Nigeria should have more than one person among the 100 richest people in the world. Mike Adenuga should emulate Dangote by allowing the public buy into his companies. I believe that if GLO, Consolidated Petroleum, ETB and his other companies' shares are opened to the public, Forbes will be in a better position to value the net worth of Dr. Mike Adenuga, which many of us believe is not too far inferior to Dangote's. Over to you, Mike!

Posted by Akweyon on Mar 11 2011

which ever way, Dangote has tried, most especially wining this award. Let other Nigerian Billionaire also try and invest in Nigeria if they Believe in their of country Nigeria.

Posted by chillili on Mar 11 2011

bravo brother may ALLAH bless you more.but remember you have to account for every single kobo of yours ,how you got it .may ALLAH give us will of it.

Posted by Tim Sandusky on Mar 11 2011

Dangote I see the population working in West Africa form his determination. Well done Aliko.

Posted by Wale on Mar 11 2011

Aliko Dangote has done well. Although, there are people who are wealthy too but does not make noise about it, e.g Obasanjo. I am less concern about their worths now but let them give back to the economy, creates more job, reform the power sector, revamp the infrastructures and critical sectors of our national lives, creates policies that will not support monopolist and extreme capitalist like Dangote and Obasanjo. God help Nigeria!

Posted by omidiji lawrence on Mar 11 2011

congrat! but am coming soon to take boyh the world and africa.......................................... piyazooooooooooooo

Posted by Dejo Ajayi on Mar 11 2011

Whether govt policies favour him or not, one thing in business is that certain economic factors either favours or determine your success. Alico is in a position am sure you'll all love to be. If you don't want Alico's position, then let me go for it.Some abokis can be smart, Alico (sharp guy).

Posted by Scarlet on Mar 11 2011

@ ofValour:You took the words right out of my mouth. Never heard of an Aliko Dangote Foundation, or charity network or volunteer service. As splendid and commendable as this is, its what you give back to society that determines the worth of your wealth. The greatest example of wealth demonstrated is in the One who gives. Except perhaps am not well informed about how you do what you do, if your not yet doing it, you should start soon.

Posted by funs on Mar 11 2011

Nigerians wake up!!! This is not Jonathan Vs Ribadu or Buhari. This is real business and Dangote has shown his worth. The critics will be suprise to see him continue to soar up gradually. There are a lot of opportunities in naija and while Dangote my man is making his money by investing in naija and creating jobs for the youths others are burying our wealth in one safe in Europe and the US. Thumbs up Aliko you've shown you are a gem. And to our brother Adenuga well done too.

Posted by ayekooto on Mar 11 2011

He deserve to be congratulated, considering where he started from. Naija, get over your skin and acknowledge an achiever.

Posted by princeauwal on Mar 11 2011

the truth is that whatever you do in this life people must talk about, some good, some bad. whatever the case may be, to me Dangote has shown himself out of our corrupted political system. And also created job opportunities to many Nigerians more grace to ur elbow.

Posted by Gregory on Mar 11 2011

I am more concerned about the number of his investments and job opportunities provided to Nigerians, than about his worth.

Posted by Zayon on Mar 11 2011

He is so rich, but that did not stop him from manipulating the shares in many other companies that impoverished millions of Nigerians, including myself. In decent countries, Dangota would have been in jail. Well, all the same, judging him from the Nigerian standard, Dangote is still much better than the likes of Ibrahim Babangida who looted the state treasury without even investing thier loots to create jobs even for their fellow amajiris and other helpless northerners.

Posted by Mohd Nura on Mar 11 2011

Masha Allah, We hope by 2012 you will be among world Top ten (10) Congratulation MAI GIDA.

Posted by Joe on Mar 12 2011

The sour grapes are no surprises! Well done Aliko.

Posted by CountryMan on Mar 12 2011

of what use is his money when the almajiri goes hungry on the streets of kano?

Posted by Ace emmanuel poounds on Mar 12 2011

The guys is busy making Money but his brothers are dying for Hunger

Posted by Ed on Mar 12 2011

Dangote has shown that real money come from production not politics, yahoo-yahoo or paid employment.We need more Dangotes, lets encourage local production instead of importing from China. Well done Alahaji Dangote

Posted by Olabisi joshua on Mar 12 2011

This great! Congrat Dangote. Let all Nigeria appreciate eachother and stop critizising. A Nigerian will get to number one oneday. Will you be the one?

Posted by Samuel Sunday on Mar 12 2011

CONGRATS!!!... Nigeria Is Ranked 39th In The Fifa Ranking And Dangote Ranked Richest In Africa. Lets Cultivate The Habit Of Investing In Our Nation And Africa Before Spreading Out Abroad Instead Blowing Money Larvishly, drinking, promoting non-sense, doing rubbish with money, spending on politics e.t.c. Dangote Had Impacted People of this country. I Strongly Believed That If Carlo Slim, Dangote and rest made it, I, FAGOYINBO SAMUEL SUNDAY WILL MAKE IT...

Posted by Adebaki adekunle samuel on Mar 12 2011

Dangote is reapin were he has sow, he help in improving nigeria ecomony nd he is gaining it. Tellin pple there is no place like home. U do not need 2 go out of nigeria b4 u can make it.

Posted by jayjay on Mar 12 2011

All you 'saints' citicizing this great man should ty to learn how he achieved this great success. He employs thousands of Nigerians and that is what matterrs. If you have any problem with him, I guess it is better you try and outcompete him. Kudos Aliko

Posted by Babalola adams on Mar 12 2011

Will need more pple like dangote 4 nigeria to atain it's vision 2020

Posted by samuel tboy on Mar 12 2011

u make us proud sir & as dey said onye fe eze eze eluteya keep it sir

Posted by Olaide on Mar 12 2011

Dangote pls do something tangible to teeming poor nigerians to make their life better and meaninful just like ur dog.

Posted by Ibi on Mar 12 2011

Dangote is great,he is a rare gem and should be celebrated and encouraged by all Nigerians.He is good for the Nigerian economy and is a massive employer of labour.I pray for Nigeria and Africa to produce more enterpreneurs like dangote and adenuga.

Posted by timraymond on Mar 13 2011

who tell u there no begger in usa, mexico etc. more power to ur elbow mr dangote. OBJ, IBB, & other pls invest in our power (not generators o) and let naija grow.i knw one day i wil be given chosen to solve power problem of nigeria, may GOD help me.

Posted by Caprice on Mar 13 2011

How do you expect him not to be rich when he paid his drivers to waste any thing that is not worth more than #500,000. Precisely am talking about lives of fellow nigerians who they grind on the and don't even feel guilty. God will jurge.

Posted by Aminu yaree on Mar 13 2011

Congrat Ali. Wish u more 2 come.

Posted by Abdullahi Ibrahim on Mar 13 2011

Behold Nigerians,without fear of contradiction Dangote is one of the most resourceful,hard working and astute entrepreneurs this country has ever produced.Lets forget all primordial sentiments and challenge him to give more to the less privileged and almajiris in Nigeria, and think less of climbing the forbes list. My personal advice to him as a Muslim is to give zakat as prescribed by Islam; 1/40 of his wealth is to be given annually.

Posted by Bola Eleja on Mar 13 2011

The evidence of wisdom is riches and wealth even in the bible. The wise is rich at the expence of the fool not the poor but the foolish man said it is luck. More grace to your elbow Aliko Dangote.

Posted by Mcchris peters on Mar 13 2011

Let stop criticizin,he has got rich,whether his is a frnd of government or not he has contribt positly 2d large masses,beta dan dos politicians

Posted by Maleek on Mar 13 2011

Keep it up Orga Dangote sai mun zo.

Posted by charles Peletiri on Mar 13 2011

It calls for fellow Nigerians to also strive for such great feat as we celebrate Dangote.

Posted by olayinka on Mar 13 2011

obasanjo,tinubu and dis fuckin guys has much dan dangote

Posted by AKINOLA DAMILOLA 08124695512 on Mar 14 2011

This is a good example of both hardwork, patience and foresight crowned with Almight God's blessing. Alhaji Aliko Dangote you are the true epitome of God's blessing. I pray God make me better. KUDOS.

Posted by Ladi on Mar 14 2011

People say Dangote use government influence to favour his business, but in marketing world we call that: ' High Power Marketing". Why should he not use it as a strategy. Ask the cotton farmers in America about their lobby on government subsidy on farming,you will be amazed of your findings. When it comes to international achievement let's remove the parochial view call 'tribe' and religion. we are all Nigerians. Nigerians have that collective obligation to develop their immediate environment for the benefit and favour of generation yet unborn. Let's not be like our prodigal brothers, fathers, and sons who looted our treasury blind only to save it in foreign lands who further use that wealth to neo-colonize us. I am proud to be one of you Dangote.

Posted by Augustine Onwukwe Athens/Greece on Mar 14 2011

As a Nigerian i am proud of Dangote achievement despite the fact that obj government gave him a monopoly right to sale cement/sugar e.t.c for six years in a country of over 150 million people, yet we haven't seen or hear any lawsuit against the federal government for damages. Funny things do happen in Nigeria. As Dangote has successfully join the billionaire dud's in the world, let him also emulate people like Bill Gate that believe in giving back to the society that has giving so much to them!

Posted by MALLAM on Mar 15 2011

Wateva d critics say now doesnt really matter,what matters is dat he is a MADE man nd nobody can do anythin about it...bt i pray dat he got d money in a clean way nd he spends it d right way cos on d day of al-qiyama he will account 4 every penny earned.....may ALLAH grant us mercy,forgiveness nd al-jana firduas.....AMEEN.

Posted by dennis on Mar 16 2011

from kenya.share me some of ua wealth.pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiz

Posted by Salihu Taofeeq Olalekan on Mar 16 2011

It's a great congratulation,why wont he be the richest.Alh.Aliko Dangote is a philantropist,i wish we havd more of him creating industries in our country to erase unemployment.I call this as a congratulation because he will also make Nigeria more popular as he's not only the richest in Africa but among the world ranking.God bless Nigeria.

Posted by Sir.Timmyblast on Mar 16 2011

I think mr Dangote has help Nigeria in many ways especially the graduate,by creating job oppurtunity and many comodities both for consumption and construction sector.if Nigeria have people like Dangote i think nigeria will be a great nation.

Posted by Emma on Mar 17 2011

Congratulations to Chief Aliko Dangote for this great achievement. I wish he could buy over the power sector in Nigeria. Make it private. I think it will be better.

Posted by kingsley Bello on Mar 17 2011

Thank God for his life and the record, hope Nigeria government will try to pretect this record and more to come because I know one day I will become world richest number one

Posted by dan on Mar 18 2011

i feel so much proud of mr dangote ...one thing i surely know it doesnt matter what u do to get money bt hw u use ur money 2 transform da lyfes of those near u...kudos mr we re proud of u...

Posted by iberu on Mar 31 2011

Dangote ! I love you to be a nigerian. It shows how unique nigerians are in the world, rather than pple tanishing the image of nigeria. But you can just do more to xtends to the poor and our economy.

Posted by adebowale obalade hamza on Mar 31 2011

he is one of the greatest men in the history of Nigeria,i congratulate him,atleast he is given employment to our citizens.lets appreciate instead of criticise.Dangote keep the flag flying we are proud of you.

Posted by shawla koffs on Apr 01 2011

i dey feel You,You will soon be the richest in the world

Posted by Adedotun on Apr 03 2011

Well Aliko has done something good for the Nigerians by creating job opportunities in all his companies....I think he employed thousands graduate every year so whoever says that Mr Aliko has not done anything should reason very well and look at other rich people in Nigeria and ask them what are they doing with their money....They prefer taking it to abroad but Aliko stayed here with us in Nigeria and giving us different kind of product, i think we should be proud of this man so called Aliko Dangote...Kudo to u Aliko, you have indeed make Nigeria and Africa as a whole proud.

Posted by otunba temitope on Apr 04 2011

i hope to break the record some day

Posted by salam hafeez on Apr 04 2011

dangote help nigerian a lot,bcs has over 200000 workers,what of nigeria politician like obasanjo,babagida, e t c

Posted by Victor on Apr 04 2011

This is great for Nigeria and indeed Africa.Dangote started commercial cement trading with just N60,000or equivalent to $388USD, borrowed funds from and uncle some years back in the 70's. Today, he has become the richest African in the same business. This shows that if as many Africans can be focused, committed and adopt the basic business rules of persistence, we can with small capital create big dreams. My advice for every one to start thinking business and starting small.

Posted by decency on Apr 05 2011

u r indeed my mentor.

Posted by bethel okonkwo on Apr 05 2011

what a man! this brother puts his Gods given brains in to serious use...yes, i mean creativity! i'm so passionately in llove with UNCLE ALI. Oh may the almighty God continue to uplift and protect you from your enemies who are only calving on ebony... they must crash below their towe if they attempt to pursue you further. thank for your fine inspiration to all AFRICAN youth, most especially the NAIJAs. more grease to your elbows.

Posted by bethel okonkwo on Apr 05 2011

what a man! this brother puts his Gods given brains in to serious use...yes, i mean creativity! i'm so passionately in llove with UNCLE ALI. Oh may the almighty God continue to uplift and protect you from your enemies who are only calving on ebony... they must crash below their towe if they attempt to pursue you further. thank for your fine inspiration to all AFRICAN youth, most especially the NAIJAs. more grease to your elbows.

Posted by Allen on Apr 06 2011

Some comments are typical of Nigerians. Unhappy with their brother's success. Anyway, no matter how u feel about it, Dangote has already made history and his name keeps making headlines. How Americans have you ever heard critisizing "Gates" or Mexicans critisizing "Slim"Just pray to God that you will be better, and quit hating

Posted by Allen on Apr 06 2011

Some comments are typical of Nigerians. Unhappy with their brother's success. Anyway, no matter how u feel about it, Dangote has already made history and his name keeps making headlines. How Americans have you ever heard critisizing "Gates" or Mexicans critisizing "Slim"Just pray to God that you will be better, and quit hating

Posted by Tunde Akinyosoye on Apr 06 2011

Despite the advantages Dangote might have had in terms of monopoly granted given to him by a previous government we must still salute his business acumen and his selfless nature. After-all many others have had the same opportunity in Nigerian and have done nothing more often than not they engage in the extravagant display of personal wealth. To his credit Dangote has taken that monopolistic advantage and used it to benefit not only himself but also Nigerians with provision of employment through his various industries. Kudos to you sir!!

Posted by X-bit on Apr 07 2011

Mehn! Dis man no dey try at all,he's d sole reason why the masses suffer in the country indeed he has such wealth yet masses die on hunger wat can he boast of......him and the past Governments

Posted by Shamsuddeen jibril on Apr 08 2011

I am so happy, b/cos the pason who we the same town with him, now he is the most reacehst pason in africa. I wish u the best. I pray all mighty dangote to became the world reachest pason.

Posted by Shamsuddeen jibril on Apr 08 2011

I am so happy, b/cos the pason who we the same town with him, now he is the most reacehst pason in africa. I wish u the best. I pray all mighty dangote to became the world reachest pason.

Posted by fines on Apr 09 2011

i want to one day to achieve almost what you have what can i do?

Posted by kazeem isiaka on Apr 09 2011

may GOD rate me more than that to help muslim amen

Posted by osmond on Apr 11 2011

Only d wise wud emulate n render accolade 2 a man who has achieved a lot in lyf, all ye who r filled wit envy i'll say shud b prepared 2 b damned. Dis man we're talkin 'bout here hv made our country proud n some bunch of loosers spend deir precious tym in critisizin him instead of investin it in something lucrativ biz 2 bcom 1 of d billionaires we hv in d world. My dear aliko, care less 'bout wot pple say cos it's inevitable bcos u're a great man n continue 2 mk us proud.

Posted by kolabam on Apr 11 2011

Well after all people's comments all thanks & Glory to God because no one can get anything unless it is given from above. One thing i know and am sure of is that one day i will break this record even to Number one in the world as the Lord lives and His Spirit lives.Watch-out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by kolabam on Apr 11 2011

Kudos Dan,in one way or the other you've affected peoples live positively and that is what is required of you as a good citizen keep it up. But am confident and sure that one day am gonna break that record soon because we're wishing to have more of Dan in Nigeria.

Posted by david ekene on Apr 12 2011

i think there's a mistake somewhere, DAN is more than being the richest in afirca. he has all it takes to be the richest black man on earth. but i want him to know that he still need to do more, and face the challenges that surrounds the richess like GATE. development is not by government alone, it is a collective effort. now the country has made him rich, he should think of what to do for the govt and individuals as well, for compensating him through buying of his products. meanwhile i expect more from him like building motor car or motor bike plant that can produce all this in nigeria just like INNOSON. I wish you the best while you pray for me to be like you. GOD BLESS YOU, BLESS ANYONE THAT BLESS YOU AND ABOVE all BLESS NIGERIA. I AM PROUD TO BE A NIGERIAN

Posted by Jack Nyaga on Apr 15 2011

as an entrepreneur i salute you brother...how i hope one day you will invest in kenya and appoint my firm as you're architects...... anyway you're a big inspiration to Africa and world in particular....

Posted by kudakwashe on Apr 17 2011

thanks man for making africa proud. would you want to invest in zimbabwe yes l am there to partner you

Posted by everwonder on Apr 18 2011

Well, for the past 4 month, cement price is up by 75 percent, you be the judge to that, he is a criminal.

Posted by kswagz on Apr 19 2011

i hope we have more investors like him......Nigeria will be pleasant to stay...... i envy him and i wanna achieve more dan he does.....so help me wisdom

Posted by Smasz on Apr 23 2011

I congratulate Dangote 4 dis.I wish him more success.

Posted by o' em gee on Apr 24 2011

if he could make it then i can be better

Posted by Iyawa justice on Apr 24 2011

My philosophy about the rich is; the rich invest their money and spend the remain. Secondly,a billionnaire is not only the man who has billions but how many billions of people has Dangote affected? He has created billions of employment 2 d Nation,so he has affected billion of Nigerians if not Africans..

Posted by osamagbd on Apr 25 2011

i like d way you produce you content. may d lord bles you and give you long live

Posted by soji on Apr 26 2011

Good of you Aliko, more so the job opportunities created for Nigerians. there are so many who has more but they are not rich and wealthy because they stole it, they only know they have it but cannot spend or declare it. they will die and not spend it because it is locked up vaults. God punish them all. Aliko, keep on investing, you are comming to the top three in the next few years. you are Welthy and its transparent! Any government policy that that can influnce your geting to the top three in the world, influnce and invest in it and better the lot of africans. RIDE ON!.

Posted by EZMAU on Apr 27 2011

He has done absolutely well. If he could attain this height today, someone else can go higher tomorrow. Let that person be you.

Posted by EZMAU on Apr 27 2011

He has done absolutely well. If he could attain this height today, someone else can go higher tomorrow. Let that person be you.

Posted by lanko on May 01 2011

well,he has counted 1 before 2 so i wish him all the best,but he should try to see that our youth benefit from him as in emploment.is not like the thief we have in the govt they should learn from him.like obi should learn from him and the rest thives we have in govt.

Posted by Isyaku Kwaru on May 03 2011

This is wonderful, keep it up, expand more, let's have more jobs in Africa and Nigeria in particular. CONGRATULATION. I. S. Kwaru

Posted by Adikwu Friday Livingword on May 03 2011

This is great indeed, A man that has zeal and determination, He worth I think if Nigeria provide men of this catogry like ten then, we are progressing Nigerians wake to your responsibility, I pray to make a difference.

Posted by Vincent on May 05 2011

...Thank God for him, but let us not clap our hands for people that are digging valleys for us to remain in a circle. Our Refineries, Ajaokuta steel, Alaja steel, Nafcon, Textiles, Nitel, Cement companies etc, all these companies are dead, instead of our government to revive them they give order to people like this for importation. Imagine Nigerian importing finished petroleom product like fuel what a shame.

Posted by sunny Hart on May 05 2011

Nigeria's truely rich men must be from persons who have never handled govt contracts,occupied political office nor inherited wealth from ex-govt contractors or politicians

Posted by moha on May 05 2011

ahmad, the people you called "uneducated and almajiris" are the same that feed you. Is it not a shame that you come to this north that you keep critizing for safe heaven.. And you just get fake results and certificates claiming you educated. Jungle education. Please whose then the down graded and saleout? Kudos Dangote, more northerners r coming.

Posted by LAWAL SODEEQ on May 11 2011

special kudos to mr. Dangote. he makes every nigerian to believe that we can make it, not only when we squard the public fund. The man is a good example. may God spare his life to enjoy the fruit of his labour. I pray one day I will more than him.

Posted by Amunikoro moshood on May 11 2011

Kudos to aliko,kip it up,hope u be the richest man on earth somday.

Posted by muhd zuru on May 11 2011

we should be greatful to God,for having such mogul in our country who cares and cater for masses in providing affordable items,source of employement and various kind donation

Posted by sunday ojo on May 12 2011

Alhaji aliko dangote keep it up

Posted by quadri jamiu on May 12 2011

good thinking and great man, which to do more than him.

Posted by Coker tomori on May 13 2011

Brother in did worth 2 be emulated, keep d good work,God bless naija viva africa. If fool in politics cld make money nd forget we yth wat we vibrant yth need is 2 contest 4 greater positn nd take over 4rm them nd move our dear country 2 greater height, viva naija.

Posted by DAUDA ali on May 14 2011

It's only in Africa, govt hijakers like aliko dangote Is been recognize as Africa richest man. Dangote can't Stay in his home state, cos of what he did business people. Davidoff

Posted by Abel soyoye on May 15 2011

The man is a big investor,other Africans who are rich should emulate him and start to invest in Africa,instead of developing Europe and America with their African wealth.Invest and u shall. get more returns on your investment rater than keeping your funds. You wil even create job oppotunities for people and create wealth for yourself As well as African's economy. Dangote is the boomb of our generation.

Posted by Sanni O.S on May 18 2011

Kudos! I am proud of u & others weathy pple that helps in the same way.Up Dangote!Up Nigeria!Up Africa!

Posted by Adeyemi on May 20 2011

good job, sir. -Destiny speaks louder - Dangote made us proud. We need good names too home and abroad. Uneducated, but destiny and hardwok took him there. Yet, he shdn't 4get his origin - how many poor folks can he raise, how many schools can he build, roads, etc. If he can't raise the poor, apart from creating jobs for the qualified ones, he's not rich b4 GOD! thank u!

Posted by otunne on May 20 2011

they are not richer than me....even i am far richer than our own gov...i have $2 now...to cut it shot i eat yesterday

Posted by Ifeanyi muonago on May 25 2011

May God bless Dangote if we have people like him ten in nigeria our country.

Posted by marcel on May 26 2011

dats wat we cal hardwork $ DELIGENCE paying off

Posted by mmamma on May 26 2011

our money

Posted by Onafowokan Bolarinwa Faith on May 26 2011

You people that talk bad about this man, all of you are jealous people, if you people are in the position of Dangote, you are going to destroy our country. You this people should liv DANGOTE alone. Jealous people. Am happy for you DANGOTE. Oun to ba wu elenu ni ko fenu e so.

Posted by vivcnet on Jun 06 2011

i am happy that the world fifth richest man and the african richest man is from nigeria my country. CONGRATULATIONS ALIKO

Posted by Paul love on Jun 12 2011

It is said-who ever worship a king,kingship will also reach him.so let thank God for giving us nigerians alhaj dangote

Posted by zaki ibn mohammed on Jun 13 2011

welldone dangote.

Posted by Ayo on Jun 13 2011

he's getting richer bcos pdp is in power.the government policies of pdp extremely favours him and poses threat to anyone that dares to compete with him.because of this, he supports their campaigns with billions.they've turned Nigeria to a monopoly market for him.God dey.....

Posted by jeffrey evbuomwan on Jun 19 2011

U are too much, i know he will ranked top one oneday...May God blessings be your portion BABA i hail u with respect from your loyal boy DUDU

Posted by Pedro victor on Jun 20 2011

Bible says in d book of deutronomy,dat it is god dat giveth us power 2 make wealth what ever a man sow so shall he reap.no man has power 2 judge

Posted by isaac ilesanmi on Jun 21 2011

Congratulation like a saying that some are born to be a star" and some achieved it by their hard working many nigerian's shall join him by the time we are heal from ignorance start to build upon our culture and wake from sleeping one nation in divers, we want more Aliko congrat's niger people.

Posted by ISAAC ILESANMI on Jun 21 2011

ALIKO is an example of Good Nigeria but let every other nigerians wake up start to believe in our self and our culture that so respect To mankind. Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria, wake, up from Nonsense to sense God Said in d bible my perish bcos of lack of knowledge. We have many ALIKO, I can wait to be one of them GOD BLESS Nigeria.

Posted by Martins E. Femi on Jun 22 2011

Well nobody knows better but i tink we enjoy more of dis man's advantages to his disadvantages, his doing a great deal of good to our economy and he deserves everybody's praise. Pls sir keep it up. I'll do beta 4 nigeria when i grow up.

Posted by MOSES CHABINGA on Jun 23 2011

Sir,am proud of you and u an inspirational to me.may GOD continue to richly bless u.l aim to be like u..Am zambian by nationality

Posted by gadafi on Jun 23 2011

god bless nigeria god bless dangote.9ja forwad ever backwad never

Posted by Moore iyke on Jun 25 2011

I dont think Mr dangote is even the richest man in nigeria, if he is wat about OBJ, mike adenuga nd all this money thirsty politicians in nigeria, but he's a success nd his worth celebratin so kudos sir.

Posted by amphart lagos on Jul 03 2011

Papa DANGOTE, u 2much, 2 stand well well. No wuruwuru 4 ur moni. U have workhard and u must reap d fruit of ur labour. Baba ma jeun lo jooo.

Posted by afoe lala on Jul 04 2011

pls help the poor people

Posted by Zeckstan on Jul 06 2011

Actually Dangote is a kind of person who believes in hardworking, and we can all see the positive result. BUT we should not forget that it was our Government that actually made him rich.!