Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has appointed his daughters to key executive positions within the Dangote Group as part of a strategic succession plan and an ambitious growth drive aimed at transforming the conglomerate into a $100 billion enterprise by 2030.
Under the new structure, Halima Dangote will oversee the Group’s Family Office and manage its international operations in Dubai and London, strengthening global partnerships and investment portfolios. Fatima Dangote has been tasked with leading commercial operations in the oil and gas division, a critical arm of the conglomerate as it deepens its footprint in Africa’s energy sector. Meanwhile, Mariya Dangote will head the cement and foods businesses, two of the Group’s most established and revenue-generating segments.
Industry observers say the appointments signal a clear move toward generational transition within the business empire, while maintaining strong family leadership at the helm. The restructuring comes at a pivotal time as the company accelerates expansion efforts around the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, one of Africa’s largest industrial projects.
The refinery project, widely seen as a game-changer for Nigeria’s energy independence, is expected to significantly reduce fuel imports and boost export capacity. With expansion plans underway, the Group is positioning itself to capture larger market share across energy, cement production, and food manufacturing both locally and internationally.
Analysts note that the leadership reshuffle aligns with global best practices among family-owned conglomerates, where structured succession planning ensures continuity, stability, and long-term growth.
As the Dangote Group pushes toward its $100 billion valuation target by 2030, the elevation of the next generation underscores a blend of legacy preservation and forward-looking ambition in Africa’s most valuable industrial empire.
