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Nigerian business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has explained that his plan to buy popular English football club, Arsenal, was borne out of his desire to fly Nigerian flag in England all year round.
Dangote, who is the Chairman, Dangote Group of Companies, said buying Arsenal would create the opportunity to fly Nigerian flag every week in various locations in England and Europe where the top club participates.
A reliable source close to the billionaire said he was not backing down on the move to buy Arsenal because of his top ambition which he described as ‘patriotic.’
According to the source, Dangote sets his eyes on great business ideas and he throws himself into his dreams to overcome all impossibilities.
“The man is just taking his time, strategizing on how best to add the famous football club to his investments portfolio. He is determined to buy Arsenal, but it is this time, largely for patriotic reasons.” The source said.
Dangote is currently Africa’s richest and one of the world’s wealthiest business men. His investments span across Africa and Asia with new moves to enter the United States (US) market.
He has become a major international actor in the world of business and philanthropy in the last 10 years with his influence growing in all continents of the world.
When he escaped terrorist attack in Kenya recently, US President, Barack Obama, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and other top world leaders personally called him on the telephone to congratulate him on the narrow escape.
The billionaire is a leading player in the manufacturing sector, specializing in cement, salt and sugar production.
He is currently building a refinery in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, while expanding his company’s operations in many African countries.
Dangote Group has over 10,000 employees in its payroll in Nigeria alone