Dangote appoints daughters Fatima, Mariya, Halima, to head key operations across Dangote group

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest tycoon, has promoted his daughters to senior management positions, as part of the succession and expansion plan for the Dangote Group.

According to Arise Tv, Fatima is going to lead commercial activities in oil and gas, Mariya is going to lead cement and food enterprises, and Halima is going to be in charge of the Family Office and international operations in Dubai and London.

As the Group speeds up the growth of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and aims for a $100 billion valuation by 2030, the appointments were made.

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