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Aliko Dangote’s fortune soars to $28b with launch of landmark oil refinery

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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Refinery, has seen his wealth surge to an impressive $28 billion following the inauguration of his long-anticipated oil refinery, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

The commencement of operations at the state-of-the-art facility has significantly boosted Dangote’s fortune, reaffirming his status as Africa’s richest man.

Situated in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, the Dangote Refinery is the largest single-train oil processing facility in the world. It has been designed to refine various crude oil grades from across the globe.

The project is expected to revolutionize Nigeria’s energy landscape by reducing or even eliminating the country’s dependence on imported fuel.

As Bloomberg noted, “It has the potential to transform Nigeria’s economy by making the country self-sufficient in fuel production, more than doubling his net worth to $27.8 billion.”

Industry analysts foresee continued growth for Dangote, as the refinery ramps up production and expands output. The facility is poised to dominate Nigeria’s domestic fuel market while also exporting refined products to other African countries, creating new revenue streams for the billionaire.

Beyond oil, Dangote’s wealth has largely been driven by his 86% stake in Dangote Cement, valued at over $9 billion, with the company operating in 10 African nations. His conglomerate, the Dangote Group, also holds substantial investments in sectors like food production, fertiliser manufacturing, and real estate.

At 67, Dangote’s entrepreneurial ventures continue to shape Nigeria’s industrial landscape, solidifying his legacy as one of the continent’s most influential business leaders.

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