Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the house he resides in whenever he is in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, is not his personal property. Speaking during a media parley at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, on Sunday, Dangote emphasized that his passion for an industrialized Nigeria is the sole reason he doesn’t own houses outside Nigeria.
Dangote revealed that he once owned a house in London, which he sold in 1996. He explained, “The reason I don’t have a house in London or America is solely because I wanted to focus on industrialization in Nigeria. I figured that if I had those houses, there would be one reason or another for me to visit those places, thereby causing a distraction for me. I am very passionate about the Nigerian dream and apart from my Lagos house, I have another one in my home state, Kano, and a rented one in Abuja.”
In her closing remarks, the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Fatima Dangote, commended her father for his unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s development. She remarked, “I have not seen anyone as hardworking as my father; sometimes I wonder how he never gives up. I wish we had a few more men like my father in Nigeria; the country would be a better place.”
Fatima’s praise highlights the significant role Aliko Dangote plays in the economic landscape of Nigeria. His commitment to staying grounded in Nigeria, despite the allure of international properties, underscores his dedication to his vision of an industrialized nation.
