Mariya Dangote is the youngest daughter of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. She not only inherits the Dangote name and wealth but also has a passion for hard work.
Mariya Dangote Biography
Mariya Aliko Dangote is the youngest daughter of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. Mariya was born in the 1980s and grew up with two other sisters, Fatima Dangote and Halima Dangote.
She is a native of Kano State, Nigeria. But due to business, she mostly resides in Lagos, where her father’s business is based.
Her mother, Zainab Dangote, got married to Aliko Dangote in 1977, when he was still starting his career. Although she was his first wife, the marriage ended with a divorce.
Mariya was named after her maternal grandmother, who went by the name Mariya Dangote (nee Dantata).
Education
Mariya Dangote completed her education both in Nigeria and in the UK. After her primary and secondary education, she pursued a law degree at Bayero University in Kano.
She was later called to the Bar and became a lawyer after attending the Nigerian Law School.
In a bid to further her education, Mariya enrolled at Coventry University, West Midlands, England, in 2014. She graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the university.
Career and Achievements
Mariya Dangote is a lawyer and a businesswoman who works with her father’s company, Dangote Group.
She started at the Dangote Sugar Refinery, where she held the position of group strategy lead from 2016 to 2019. During that time, her responsibilities included overseeing business and strategic activities, as well as managing Backward Integration Projects.
At the time, there were no public announcements of how much Mariya was being paid at the company. However, there are claims that the average salary for her position was between ₦3 million and ₦15 million per annum.
In 2023, the Board of Directors of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc announced that Mariya Aliko Dangote had been appointed as an Executive Director on the Board of the Company.
The company was able to make this appointment after her contributions to the company were noticed.
Mariya is also on the board of Dangote – Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN). A company that is jointly owned by the Dangote Group and five northern states.
The company is known to assemble Peugeot cars. In 2022, the plant in Kaduna State could assemble 120 cars daily.
In recent years, Mariya has grown her portfolio by being actively involved in her father’s company.
Mariya Dangote’s Personal Life
The public is left in the dark when it comes to the personal life of Mariya Dangote. But she is a wife and a mother.
Although the details of her spouse and children are private, it is safe to assume that she is married to an elite figure in Kano State.
This is based on the fact that her older sister Fatima went this route by marrying a rich pilot named Mohammed Abubakar. While her other sister Halima also married a wealthy Northerner named Sulaiman Sani Bello.
Mariya has an adopted brother named Abdulrahman Fasasi.
Mariya Dangote’s Net Worth
Estimating Mariya’s net worth can be difficult since her financial records are not public. However, considering her executive roles at Dangote Group, we can make a good guess.
Her net worth is estimated to be between $10 million and $15 million.
FAQs
Who is Mariya Aliko Dangote?
Mariya Aliko Dangote is the youngest daughter of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest man. She is a lawyer, businesswoman, and executive director at Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC.
How many children does Aliko Dangote have?
Aliko Dangote has three biological children: Fatima, Halima, and Mariya. He also has an adopted son named Abdulrahman Fasasi.
Is Aliko Dangote preparing to hand over to his daughters?
There is no official confirmation, but Aliko Dangote already has his daughters Mariya and Halima holding top positions within the Dangote Group.
Since his daughters are actively involved in the business, it is safe to assume this possibility.
