By Peter Adelowo
Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has elevated his three daughters to strategic executive positions within the Dangote Group, in what observers describe as a major leadership consolidation and succession move.
Under the new structure, Halima Aliko Dangote becomes Group Executive Director in charge of the Dangote Family Office and International Offices in Dubai and London.
Fatima Aliko Dangote will oversee Commercial Operations for Oil and Gas, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, fertiliser and upstream interests.
Mariya Aliko Dangote takes responsibility for Commercial Operations covering Cement and Food businesses.
The appointments place the trio at the helm of critical sectors driving the conglomerate’s expansion across Africa, spanning cement manufacturing, energy, fertiliser production and food processing.
Industry analysts note that the restructuring aligns with the Group’s long-term Vision 2030 agenda aimed at building a $100 billion enterprise.
The company is also advancing plans to expand the capacity of its refinery operations through an international equipment partnership.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Aliko Dangote’s net worth currently stands at 31.9 billion dollars, reinforcing his position as Africa’s richest individual.
The leadership changes are expected to strengthen corporate governance, deepen operational integration and position the Group for sustained continental growth.
