Post by Dordiase (@Dorian_20)

14 September 2026

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I Had My First Private Jet at 22, But Now I Can Even Fly Commercial — Billionaire Aliko Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest in Production Instead of $100M Private Jets

Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has urged wealthy Nigerians who spend millions of dollars on private aircraft to channel more of their wealth into productive businesses.

Reflecting on his career, Dangote said he had his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half, adding that he is now open to commercial opportunities.

“In my career as a businessman, I had great times. I was telling somebody that right now, I don’t mind. I can take commercial, I can take anything. I had my first private jet at 22 years and a half,” he said.

Dangote said he encourages people who own aircraft worth $90 million or $100 million to invest their money in businesses that can contribute to the country’s development.

“So I try as much as possible to encourage people who are riding 90, 100 million dollars aircraft, please go and put that into business. We are not going to create a great nation without doing something productive,” he said.

He also recalled spending 30 minutes looking for a parking space in Abuja, saying the experience made him wish the area had factories instead of private jets.

“It took me 30 minutes to find a parking space in Abuja. It was Wednesday or Thursday. And I said, ‘Oh, I wish this place was full of factories, not private jets.

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𝓙𝓪𝓬𝓺𝓾𝓮𝓼: Powerful message from Dangote. 💯🇳🇬 Wealth becomes more meaningful when it creates jobs, builds industries, and strengthens the economy. Private jets can show wealth, but productive investment can build a nation. 👏🏾🏭

Obafemi EMILOLA, FIMC, CMC®: The rich don't care what they use as long as it serves the purpose

Miss Annabel Ossai: Let's invest instead

Joseph The Dreamer: What you don't have you long for it, after you possesed it, you may realized is not that important, thats problem of too much money

Danny Angbashim: I wholly agree with Dangote's position. So much money that could go into productive ventures that can stimulate the economy is tied up in nonproductive acquisitions like mansions, yachts, PJs, etc. by politicians and some business people.

Danny Angbashim: Good counsel.