Sani Dangote dead: Aliko Dangote’s Younger Brother dies after a short battle with illness
The vice president of the Dangote Group and brother to Aliko Dangote, Sani Dangote, is dead.
Sani Dangote reportedly died after a protracted illness in the United States on Sunday.
The Dangote Group made this shocking announcement in a short statement on Sunday night.
“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 “!
Before his death, Sani had investments in manufacturing, agriculture, banking and oil services.
The deceased was an established businessman with investments in key sectors of the economy including manufacturing, agriculture and oil services.
In his lifetime, Sani sat on the boards 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 the Deputy Chairman of African Gum Arabic Producers Association and a two-time President of Lagos Polo Club in addition to being a professional polo player.
He also owned Dansa Foods Limited, Dansa Energy, Sagas Energy Limited, Bulk Pack Services Limited, Dansa Agro Allied Limited, and Dangote Farms Limited.
May God console the family of the Deceased.
