Africa has customarily been a continent from which things have been exported – goods, diamonds, people – whether willingly or not. Aliko Dangote is flipping the script. He recognizes that the same resources that Nigeria, and other countries in Africa, have sent away for centuries, could instead serve to raise the fortunes of the entire country. However, the infrastructure to process them has to be in place. He is almost single-handedly working to provide that infrastructure. His plan seems to be working, and it will be fascinating to watch what he is able to accomplish over the course of the next decade. There has been much talk about Russia and China emerging as oil and manufacturing superpowers. Aliko Dangote, with his ventures in cement, sugar, phones, textiles, and now oil, is making a very strong case for Nigeria, as well.
Armed with brains, ambition and a $25 billion war chest, Aliko Dangote has placed his bets on Nigeria and himself. If his goals come to fruition, even to a moderate degree, we will quickly see Mr. Dangote rise in the ranks of the world’s wealthiest people. And if things really work out, there is a possibility that within a decade, Aliko will be the wealthiest person on the planet. Should be very interesting to watch!
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