Editor
Nigeria’s Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has expressed deep shock over the news of the passing of Vice President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Sani Dangote, in the United States of America (USA) after a protracted illness.
“Having known Sani for many years and developed a close bond with him and the Dangote family, the news is as devastating as it is numbing,” Obaseki said.
“A thorough-bred businessman and pacesetting entrepreneur, Sani had a knack for excellence, which is evident in the chains of businesses he set up and managed, ranging from agriculture to manufacturing, banking and oil services.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“He turned every business enterprise he touched into success stories,” the Governor said.
The Kate entrepreneur built a thriving business empire and diversified into different fields. Some of the businesses he owned are Dansa Foods Limited, Dansa Energy, Sagas Energy Limited, Bulk Pack Services Limited, Dansa Agro Allied Limited, and Dangote Farms Limited.
Obaseki said his deep interest in agriculture was expressed in the nature of companies he set up, which were focused on farming and agro-processing, as well as in the fertilizer business. “He no doubt was a towering personality in Nigeria’s private sector. Sani made insightful contributions to the Edo State Palm Oil Initiative, for which we remain grateful.”
As chairman of Dansa Holdings, Sani brought a new verve to the beverages sector of the economy, growing the business to become one of the most notable brands in the country.
His expertise as a boardroom guru earned him appointments into the boards of several companies, notable among which include Nigerian Textile Mills Plc, Nutra Sweet Limited, Gum Arabic Limited, Dangote Textile Mills Limited, Alsan Insurance Brokers, Dan-Hydro Company Limited, Dansa Food Processing Company Limited and Dangote Farms Limited.
Sani was compassionate and kind, seeking the best for friends and associates. He was an avid polo player and two-time president of the Lagos Polo Club, where his chivalry and good nature were infectious.
On behalf of the Government and the good people of Edo State, I extend deep-felt condolences to the Dangote family, as well as friends and associates, and pray that God will grant us all the fortitude to bear this painful loss.
