US EditionNigeria: Time Magazine Names Dangote Among World's Top 100 Philanthropists
- Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, was named among the 100 most influential philanthropists in TIME Magazine's 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list published on Tuesday.
- This recognition followed Dangote's longstanding philanthropy, inspired by his mother's ethos of giving, which began around 30 years ago and grew alongside his business success in Nigeria's cement, agriculture, and oil refining sectors.
- The Aliko Dangote Foundation, endowed with $1.25 billion in 2014, spends about $35 million annually on African-wide initiatives like childhood malnutrition programs and education, including donations of a N1.2 billion university hostel and a recent $10 million gift.
- Dangote joined 23 Titans on the list, alongside figures like Michael Bloomberg and Melinda Gates, with TIME highlighting his $23.9 billion fortune and describing his foundation's mission to invest in health, education, and economic empowerment to support Africa’s future.
- This recognition highlights Dangote’s dedication to fostering future African leadership and his desire to be remembered not only for his wealth but also for his significant philanthropic impact.
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Nigeria: Time Magazine Names Dangote Among World's Top 100 Philanthropists
Aliko Dangote, the Chairman Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises the 100 most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy across the world. Dangote is the only Nigerian on this distinguished list.
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