File photograph of the late Sani Dangote
Vice President of the Dangote Group, Mr Sani Dangote, the brother to Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa has passed on.
Reports have it that he died in the United States of America on Sunday after a protracted illness. Relatively less popular than his billionaire brother, Mr Dangote had investments in manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services.
Until his death, Mr Dangote served on the boards of several companies including Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, Dangote Agro Sacks, Dangote Refinery, Petrochemical and Fertiliser company. He was better known for his role as the chairman of Dansa Holdings, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group that produces beverages.
He also owned Dansa Foods Limited, Dansa Energy, Sagas Energy Limited, Bulk Pack Services Limited, Dansa Agro Allied Limited, and Dangote Farms Limited. He was a member of several Chambers of Commerce, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria.
