Dangote Explains Why Losing His Phone Would Be Worse Than Losing His Private Jet

Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that his mobile phone is so important to him that he would rather go to prison than be separated from it.

The businessman made the remark in Lagos while presenting his Vision 2030 plan, which focuses on expanding industrial development across Africa.

During the event, Dangote was asked to choose between going seven days without his phone and losing access to his private jet for the same period.

His response showed that the phone was the more difficult item for him to sacrifice, despite his status as one of the world’s wealthiest businessmen.

Dangote explained that the device plays a major role in keeping him connected to the many people he deals with in his personal and professional life.

The industrialist revealed that his phone contains more than 13,000 contacts, reflecting the extensive network of people he has connected with over the years.

He attributed the size of his contact list, in part, to his reluctance to block people from reaching him.

Dangote’s disclosure offers insight into how he maintains communication with a wide range of contacts while managing his business interests.

The billionaire heads the Dangote Group, a major African conglomerate with investments in cement production, fertiliser, manufacturing and petroleum refining.

His comments came as he presented his long-term industrial vision, aimed at supporting Africa’s economic growth.