Dangote named Forbes Africa Person of the Year

Nigerian business man, Aliko Dangote has
emerged as the Forbes Africa Person of the Year
2014. Other finalists of the most coveted award
were Thuli Madonsela, South Africa’s Public
Protector, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian
author, Arunma Oteh, Director-General of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria and
Donald Kaberuka, President of the African
Development Bank.

In selecting Dangote, the panel of judges noted
that “Aliko Dangote is a lion of Africa in terms of
business. He is second to none when it comes to
investing in Africa, not just Nigeria.

He is also a
capitalist with a big heart. He puts his money
where his mouth is and his foundation is a step
forward for a man who wants to make a
difference on the continent,”