Nigerian entrepreneur and businessman Aliko Dangote was listed by TIME Magazine among the world’s top 100 philanthropists of 2025. The recognition is for individuals who are making a difference around the world through charitable contributions.
Dangote was praised for his ongoing commitment to healthcare, education, and poverty relief in Africa. His foundation, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), has sponsored big programs, including funding hospitals, school construction, and emergency aid.
TIME noted that Dangote’s initiatives are not merely donations. He uses his influence to make a difference in areas most likely to confound many governments, especially disease prevention and food security.
Flashback:
This is not the first time that Dangote has made global news for charity. In 2020, he was listed by Forbes as one of the most charitable Africans after his foundation contributed billions of naira to help Nigeria combat the COVID-19 pandemic. He also funded the African Centre for Disease Control and aid in combating polio and cholera.
The added recognition comes as Dangote upholds his work to improve people’s lives, especially in Northern Nigeria, where poverty and poor access to healthcare are among the largest issues.
In response to the announcement, Dangote stated he remains committed to giving back and considers philanthropy a duty. “We rise by lifting others,” he wrote, referencing a credo he has stated repeatedly throughout his life.
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has pledged to expand its work on the continent, focusing on women empowerment, small business support, and children’s nutrition.
Overall, Dangote’s commitment to TIME’s 100 list confirms that he is not just a successful businessman but also among the globe’s most prominent humanitarians.
