Why I Don't Own Houses in London or America -Aliko Dangote, Says It's a Distraction

By: Abdulwasiu Akintunde 

The Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has explained that his dedication to industrializing Nigeria is the sole reason he doesn’t own houses outside the country. 

OPEN TELEVISION Naija reports that during a media briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Dangote shared that he once owned a house in London, which he sold in 1996. 

"The reason I don’t have a house in London or America is because I wanted to focus on industrialization in Nigeria," he stated. 

Dangote revealed, stating that "I realized that owning houses abroad would create reasons for me to visit, which would be a distraction. I am very passionate about the Nigerian dream. Besides my house in Lagos, I have one in my home State which is Kano and i rented one in Abuja."

The Group Executive Director of Commercial Operations, Fatima Dangote, praised Mr. Dangote for his unwavering commitment to the Nigerian dream. 

"I have not seen anyone as hardworking as my father. Sometimes I wonder how he never gives up," he said. 

"I wish we had a few more men like my father in Nigeria, the country would be a better place," he added.