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Dangote Transforms Nigeria’s Key Industries with $25 Billion Investment

Vincent Amadi by Vincent Amadi
October 1, 2024
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, recently revealed that his conglomerates have invested over $25 billion in various sectors, including oil and gas, cement, and sugar, within Nigeria over the past seven years.

This substantial financial commitment underscores Dangote’s belief in the potential of Nigeria and Africa as a whole for business growth and development.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) in the
United States, Dangote elaborated on the significance of these investments.

His contributions, which span vital sectors of the Nigerian economy, are aimed at encouraging both local and international investors to view Africa as a viable destination for long-term business ventures.
Dangote emphasized that, despite certain challenges in doing business on the continent, these issues are not insurmountable. The billionaire businessman remains confident in Africa’s future, encouraging others to look past the obstacles and recognize the opportunities that abound across various sectors.
“In areas of our own investment, we’ve invested heavily in the last couple of years in oil and gas which we spent — between the refinery, cement, sugar backward integration — in seven years we have actually over $25 billion,” Dangote stated while reflecting on the scale of his investments.


He further explained the motivation behind these significant financial undertakings, noting that they are meant to signal confidence to other potential investors. “Why are we doing that? We are doing that to show confidence. If we don’t really move by investing in our continent, it will be very difficult for other people to come in and invest,” Dangote remarked.
His vision extends beyond simply building a successful business empire. He stressed the importance of leading by example, particularly for African entrepreneurs, in demonstrating that the continent is ripe for business development.

“We need to tell them that there are quite a lot of things happening in Africa, and the sky is the limit. Yes, of course, there are some few issues here and there, but those issues are solvable,” Dangote added.

A Vision for Africa’s Self-Sufficiency;
Dangote’s ambitions are not limited to business growth; his broader vision is to help Africa achieve self-sufficiency in critical industries. He has been a staunch advocate of reducing Africa’s reliance on imported goods and services, aiming instead to promote domestic production and manufacturing.

This approach is intended to drive economic independence across the continent, enabling Africa to meet its own needs without excessive dependence on external markets.
His investment strategy also aligns with his goal of creating employment opportunities, particularly for the continent’s rapidly growing youth population.

By investing in industries such as manufacturing and refining, Dangote seeks to build industries that can sustain large numbers of jobs and contribute to long-term economic stability.

This focus on job creation is central to his philosophy, as he believes that economic empowerment for Africa’s youth is crucial for the continent’s future prosperity.
Dangote expressed his desire to leave behind a lasting legacy, not just as Africa’s richest man, but as someone who actively contributed to shaping the future of the continent.

“To me, I think anytime people address me as Africa’s richest person, I really get a little bit uncomfortable or upset. I’d rather be called somebody who creates the future of Africa. I invest a lot in Africa,” he stated.

Vincent Amadi

Vincent Amadi

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