7. Alhaji Aliko Dangote
Alhaji Aliko Dangote [GCON] grew a small trading firm he began in 1977 into one of the largest conglomerates in the African continent.
Dangote’s influence is not limited to the business arena, where Forbes Magazine, has ranked him as the 30th richest man in the world.
He is a silent but influential player in the political arena. He funds many presidential candidates and has the ears of political leaders.
He influences policies and thus ranks high in the league of those who decide policy and political direction.
Dangote is in the class of people who shape and determine policy, business and political direction of Nigeria. He is in the league of those who control Nigeria.