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Aliko Dangote - The face of Nigeria’s energy security, industrialization...
30 Dec, 2025 09:19 52 min read
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group, has been named The Guardian’s Person of the Year 2025 for his transformative impact on Nigeria’s economy, particularly through the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery. The refinery, the world’s largest single-train facility, has begun producing petrol and diesel domestically, reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel and saving billions in foreign exchange. Dangote’s industrial model—spanning cement, sugar, salt, and fertilizers—exemplifies import substitution and Pan-African economic integration. Despite criticism of monopolistic tendencies and ongoing regulatory battles, his achievements symbolize a breakthrough in African industrialization and energy security, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and reshaping Nigeria’s economic narrative.... More