Aliko Dangote, Africas richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, said his foundation will invest 700 million in Nigerian education over the next decade. Speaking at the 2025 Doha Forum in Qatar, Dangote said the program will support more than 155,000 students in secondary schools and universities. This aims to reduce the number of out-of-school children and improve access to skills that can raise household incomes and support economic growth.
Focus on skills and access
During a panel session with Bill Gates and Sheikha Al Mayassa, Dangote discussed how private investment and philanthropy can widen access to education and strengthen economic growth across Africa. In Africa, we have about 1.4 billion people, so partnership is important, he said.
