Daud Olatunji
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said he would rather go to prison than surrender his mobile phone, highlighting the importance of the device to his personal and business communications.
The billionaire industrialist made the disclosure at an event in Lagos where he unveiled his Vision 2030 plan, aimed at advancing industrialisation across Africa.
Dangote’s remark followed a question asking him to choose between staying without his mobile phone for seven days and losing access to his private jet for the same period.
Responding, the business mogul suggested that being separated from his phone would be far more difficult than giving up access to his private jet.
“Ah… I think it’s easier you put me in prison than to take my phone away. So, you know, I mean taking my phone away is no-go area, okay?” he said.
The industrialist also disclosed that his phone contains more than 13,000 contacts, reflecting the extensive network of personal and professional relationships he has built over the years.
Explaining the size of his contact list, Dangote said he rarely blocks people, a habit he indicated had contributed to the growing number of contacts saved on his device.
“Wow. Wow. I hardly… I don’t like blocking people, so a lot of people,” he added.
His comments offered a glimpse into the communication habits of one of Africa’s most influential business figures, whose activities span multiple sectors of the continent’s economy.
Dangote is the president and chief executive of Dangote Group, a conglomerate with interests in cement production, fertiliser manufacturing, petroleum refining and other industrial ventures.
The group has continued to play a significant role in Nigeria’s industrial landscape, particularly through its investments in large-scale manufacturing and energy infrastructure.
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