President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, over the passing of his younger brother and Vice President of the Dangote Group, Sani Dangote on Sunday.
The President, in a message, conveyed through his media aide, Femi Adesina, said he joins the family in mourning the industrious son, who over the years played a key role in the success of the family business, dedicating his time to ensure fairness and optimum result in all endeavours.
Reputed for his gentleness, loyalty and generosity, the President urged approximation of his wonderful deeds on earth, praying that the Almighty God will grant him eternal rest.
In announcing the deceased death, Dangote Group had released a statement saying:
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!
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Prior to his death, Sani had investments in manufacturing, agriculture, banking and oil and gas services.
He also sat on the Board of several other companies, including Nigerian Textile Mills Plc, Nutra Sweet Limited, Gum Arabic Limited, Dangote Textile Mills Limited, Alsan Insurance Brokers, Dan-Hydro Company Limited, Dansa Food Processing Company Limited and Dangote Farms Limited.
He was also the Deputy Chairman of the African Gum Arabic Producers Association. In addition to being a professional polo player, he was a two-time President of the Lagos Polo Club.
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).
