Omokri Praises Dangote’s Simplicity, Discipline Despite Wealth

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has praised Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, for his humility, discipline, and modest lifestyle despite his vast fortune.

Omokri, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, described the billionaire industrialist as a man of focus and simplicity who treats everyone with respect.

“He is the wealthiest black person on the planet, yet he lives simply and plainly and attracts virtue like a magnet,” Omokri wrote.

The social commentator said he spent several days with the Dangote Group founder and was struck by his modesty and courteous attitude toward people around him.

“I was with him for some days, and from his feet to his head, I never saw him in designer clothes or even a wristwatch—no gold or silver in his quiver.

“In that short period, instead of celebrity, I saw piety. He spoke to his domestic staff in my presence with as much courtesy as a diplomat talks to his peers,” he stated.

Omokri added that Dangote’s discipline also reflected in his time management, noting that the billionaire values productivity and meaningful engagement over appearances.

“His respect for time is sublime. Alhaji packs so much value into his time by either meeting or teaming up with people who want to advance Nigeria’s economy and fight poverty. He does not waste your time or his,” he added.

The former presidential aide concluded that Dangote’s success stems from his focus on ideas and purpose rather than material wealth.

“He has gotten ahead by letting ideas and goals permeate his heart while being careful not to let wealth get to his head. May God bless Africa by giving us more men like Alhaji Aliko Dangote,” Omokri wrote.