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Report: Dangote to Sell Luxurious Private Jet He Bought to Celebrate Birthday, Awaits Offers
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Report: Dangote to Sell Luxurious Private Jet He Bought to Celebrate Birthday, Awaits Offers

by  Dave Ibemere 2 min read
  • Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is ready to sell the private jet he paid millions of dollars to acquire
  • Dangote bought the private jet 13 years ago to celebrate his birthday and now wants to sell it
  • Reports suggest Dangote is looking at streamlining some of his extensive portfolio of luxury assets

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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has reportedly put up his luxurious Bombardier Global Express XRS private jet for sale.

He paid $45.5 million for the private jet in 2009 (13 years ago) when he celebrated his 53rd birthday.

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Aliko Dangote private jet for sale Photo credit: SeongJoon Cho
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Billionaire.Africa reports that the chairman of Dangote Cement has decided to reduce his luxurious items.

Dangote is also reportedly planning to sell his multimillion-dollar luxury yacht.

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Details of Dangote's private jet

Offers are expected to come in fast for the Bombardier Global Express XRS jet painted with Matterhorn white, dark blue, and Peking red accent stripes that adorn the fuselage, winglets, and tail.

It can comfortably accommodate 14 to 15 passengers, making it an ideal choice for many billionaires.

The front left section of the cabin is equipped with a jump seat and a crew rest area, exclusively reserved for the flight crew during long flights.

On the opposing side, a well-appointed galley awaits, featuring a TIA high-temperature oven, espresso maker, and microwave.

The front cabin is an elegant sanctuary featuring four executive club seats paired with two foldout tables, creating space for either in-flight meetings or relaxation.

Enhancing the overall opulence, the jet is equipped with both a forward crew lavatory and an aft lavatory, ensuring the utmost convenience and privacy for all passengers on board.

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Checks by Legit.ng on the Avbuyer website show that a similar Bombardier Global Express XRS jet is up for sale at $18.5 million (N14.85 billion)

Dangote speaks on the benefits of his refinery on the Nigerian economy

Meanwhile, in another report, Dangote revealed the positive impact of his new oil refinery on Nigeria's economy

The refinery, located in Lagos, is one of the largest in the world and is expected to be ready soon.

Some of the benefits expected from the refinery include export savings, and manufacturing of plastics and textiles, among others.

Source: Legit.ng

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

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