Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has appointed his three daughters, Halima, Fatima, and Mariya, to senior executive roles within the Dangote Group as part of a strategic succession plan to secure the future of his conglomerate. This move is aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the group, with a focus on innovation, expansion, and institutional capacity building.
- *Halima Dangote*: Group Executive Director, Dangote Family Office and International Offices (Dubai and London), overseeing global investments, governance frameworks, and strategic international interests.
- *Fatima Dangote*: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations - Oil & Gas, leading the energy businesses, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, fertilizer operations, and WAEP Upstream.
- *Mariya Dangote*: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations - Cement and Foods Businesses, driving commercial strategy, market growth, and operational excellence across cement and food operations.
The appointments reflect Dangote's commitment to succession planning, sustainability, and long-term institutional capacity, preparing the next generation to uphold the group's legacy and drive innovation and expansion under its Vision 2030 strategy.
- *Halima Dangote*: Group Executive Director, Dangote Family Office and International Offices (Dubai and London), overseeing global investments, governance frameworks, and strategic international interests.
- *Fatima Dangote*: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations - Oil & Gas, leading the energy businesses, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, fertilizer operations, and WAEP Upstream.
- *Mariya Dangote*: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations - Cement and Foods Businesses, driving commercial strategy, market growth, and operational excellence across cement and food operations.
The appointments reflect Dangote's commitment to succession planning, sustainability, and long-term institutional capacity, preparing the next generation to uphold the group's legacy and drive innovation and expansion under its Vision 2030 strategy.
