Aliko Dangote: Why I Would Rather Go to Jail Than Surrender My Phone

Aliko Dangote said he would rather go to prison than lose access to his mobile phone, explaining why the device is indispensable to himThe Nigerian billionaire disclosed that he has kept the same mobile number since 2000 and has accumulated more than 13,000 contactsDangote explained that he rarely blocks people and prefers to answer their calls, helping him maintain an extensive personal and professional networkSearch option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉

Harry Ivan Mboto is a Current Affairs and Politics Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering political and world news. Mboto has five years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2024

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that he would rather be sent to prison than be separated from his mobile phone, describing the device as an essential part of his daily life.

Aliko Dangote speaking during a past conference. Photo: Aliko Dangote. Source: UGCThe Nigerian billionaire made the remarks during an event in Lagos where he unveiled his Vision 2030 plan. He was asked to choose between spending a week without his mobile phone and giving up access to his private jet.

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Dangote made it clear that losing his phone would be far more difficult, emphasising how important the device is to him.

Dangote also disclosed that his mobile phone contained more than 13,000 contacts, reflecting the extensive network of personal and professional relationships he has built over the years.

The business magnate revealed that he has maintained the same mobile number since 2000, allowing him to stay connected with people across different industries and backgrounds.

Explaining how his contact list had grown to such a large number, Dangote said he rarely blocks people and remains willing to answer their calls.

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Dangote is the chairman of the Dangote Group, one of Africa’s largest industrial conglomerates, with interests spanning cement production, fertiliser manufacturing, oil refining and other sectors.

Through his business empire, the billionaire has established himself as one of the continent’s most influential industrialists, with investments playing a significant role in Africa’s manufacturing and energy sectors.

Dangote is also investing in Kenya, where construction of his planned KSh 2.2 trillion ($16 billion) oil refinery in Lamu County was officially launched on September 30. The facility is designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily and is expected to reduce East Africa’s reliance on imported fuel while creating thousands of jobs.

Harry Ivan Mboto (Current affairs editor) Harry Ivan Mboto is an accredited journalist with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and a Current Affairs and Politics Editor at TUKO.co.ke. He is a Linguistics, Media, and Communication student at Moi University and has five years of experience in digital journalism. Have a news tip, query, or feedback? Reach him at: harry.ivan@tuko.co.ke.