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“Manufacture, don't just trade. There is money in manufacturing even though it is capital intensive. To achieve a big breakthrough, I had to start manufacturing the same product I was trading on; which is commodities.”

Quote by Aliko Dangote

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Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian business magnate and the founder of the Dangote Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Africa. Born on April 10, 1957, Dangote has established a diversified business empire encompassing sectors such as cement, sugar, salt, and flour. Renowned for his entrepreneurial prowess, he is a prominent figure in Africa's business community. more

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