Aliko Dangote has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential philanthropists globally, honouring his impact through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, which spends over ₦50bn yearly on health, education, and economic empowerment across Africa.
- Dangote is the only Nigerian recognised on the 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, joining global icons like Oprah and Buffett.
- The Foundation, endowed with $1.25bn, tackles malnutrition, supports education, and funds health programmes continent-wide.
- Notable efforts include Nigeria’s polio eradication, N1.2bn hostel donation, and early education programmes empowering local women.
“My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back,” Dangote shared, noting his philanthropy began three decades ago. From eradicating disease to training female educators, his initiatives reflect a deep commitment to uplifting future generations.
With growing economic pressures and social gaps across Africa, how can more private leaders step up in philanthropy, and what legacies will they leave?
