Aliko Dangote Pledges 25% Of His Wealth To Foundation, With Family Approval If He Passes
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to donate 25% of his wealth to the Aliko Dangote Foundation, reinforcing his role as a leading philanthropist. The pledge was made during the launch of the Foundation’s new education initiative in Lagos. Dangote said his family, including his mother and three children, have approved the arrangement to ensure the commitment continues in the event of his passing. “My mother and my three children have already signed off on this deal should anything like death happen to me,” he stated. As part of the initiative, Dangote plans to invest ₦100 billion in 2026, supporting more than 155,000 learners across Nigeria. He will also provide ₦590 million annually to a school for orphaned girls in Maiduguri to guarantee its ongoing operation.