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Aliko Dangote plans to donate 33% of his wealth, estimated at about $11.7 billion, to charity as part of his family succession planHis daughter, Halima Dangote, said the decision is meant to ensure the family’s philanthropic work continues for generationsThe foundation invests heavily in health, education, nutrition and humanitarian projects, with most of its funding spent on programmes in Nigeria
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has made plans to dedicate one-third of his fortune to charitable causes as part of his succession strategy, according to his daughter, Halima Dangote.
Halima, who serves as a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, disclosed the arrangement in an interview with Bloomberg, explaining that the billionaire has already secured the consent of his family to allocate 33% of his estate to philanthropy after his lifetime.
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