Aliko Dangote has elevated his daughters to top executive roles within the Dangote Group.
Aliko Dangote has appointed his daughters to key executive roles within the Dangote Group, which operates in 17 African countries across manufacturing, energy and infrastructure, and agriculture.
Halima Aliko Dangote has been named Group Executive Director in charge of the Dangote Family Office and International Offices in Dubai and London. She will continue leading the development of the Dubai-based family office, focusing on strengthening its governance systems, operational structure, policies, and overall organisational framework.
Fatima Aliko Dangote takes on the role of Group Executive Director for Commercial Operations – Oil & Gas. She will oversee the group’s energy portfolio, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, fertiliser operations, and WAEP Upstream, while retaining responsibility for Corporate Communications, Administration and Facilities, and Group Procurement.
Mariya Aliko Dangote has been appointed Group Executive Director for Commercial Operations – Cement & Foods, where she will steer commercial strategy across the cement and food divisions, drive market expansion, enhance integration, and improve operational performance.
Aliko Dangote, whose net worth stands at $31.9 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, has seen his fortune grow by $1.89 billion this year, including a $50.8 million single-day gain. His wealth is largely derived from major investments in cement, sugar, fertiliser, and oil refining.
The group’s refinery is set to expand further through a $400 million agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese equipment maker. The deal is expected to increase refining capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels, positioning it as the largest refinery globally.
The conglomerate is also advancing its Vision 2030 strategy, targeting the creation of a $100 billion enterprise by the end of the decade.
