The Anambra State Governor-elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has commiserated with the Dangote family over the death of Alhaji Sanni Dangote, younger brother of Alhaji Aliko Dangote.

Professor Soludo said he is saddened and pained by the sudden death of Alhaji Dangote, who he described as a thorough-bred business tycoon, who made significant contributions in the growth of the nation’s economy.

He said as an established businessman with investments in key sectors of the nation’s economy, Alhaji Dangote’s remarkable contributions in the Nigerian economy was worthy of commendation.

Professor Soludo, who extended his profound condolences to the Dangote family, prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the painful loss, and also grant the departed soul a peaceful rest.

Alhaji Dangote, who sat on the Board of several other companies, was until his death, the Vice President of Dangote Group and owner of Dansa Agro-allied Limited.