Auwalu Abdullahi Rano OON (born 7 February 1974), also known as AA Rano, is a businessman from Nigeria. He founded AA Rano Nigeria Limited, a company involved in various industries including oil and gas, airlines, and agriculture.[1][2][3]

Auwalu Abdullahi Rano
Born (1974-02-07) February 7, 1974 (age 50)
Kano State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Businessman, philanthropist
Known forAA Rano Industries, Rano Air Limited
SpouseHajia Asma'u Auwalu Abdullahi Rano

Rano is from the Rano Local Government Area of Kano South, in the northern part of Nigeria. His net worth is estimated to be 3 billion US dollars.[4][5][6]

Early life

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Rano was born in Lausu town in the Rano Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. He is a member of the Hausa-Fulani ethnic group. His business career began with the sale of ice blocks, groundnut oil, and other local items.[7][8]

Philanthropy

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AA Rano established the AA Rano Foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit organisation. The foundation carries out community development projects in areas such as health, education, water provision, and empowerment initiatives for youth and women.[9][10]

Recognition

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  • The Nigerian government awarded him the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
  • In 2021, he received the title of The Sun Industrialist of the Year.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "Industry expert raise eyebrows as the nnpcl awards oil pipeline rehabilitation contracts to Mrs AA Rano 2 others". The Street Journal. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  2. ^ Essien, Gloria (2022-07-27). "Subsidy probe oil companies deny receiving payment from Nigerian government". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  3. ^ "AA Rano firm unveil log powered car in kano". Daily Trust. 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-09-23. [permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Carl-Abu'Bakar, Oyakhamoh (2022-11-18). "Profile: Alhaji Auwalu Rano: From Roadside Fuel Hawker To Airline Business - Dr. Tosan Blessing". Pegasus Reporters. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  5. ^ Sanyaolu, Adewale (2022-04-01). "The Sun Award Winners 2021: Auwalu Rano: Entreprenurial giant". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  6. ^ Udeh, Chika (2023-07-06). "A. A. Rano Biography, Family and Net Worth 2024". Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  7. ^ Saqlain, Farouk (2023-07-06). "Aa Rano Biography, Age, Wiki, Parents, Wife, Net Worth 2023". Archived from the original on 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  8. ^ Abdullahi, Abubakar. "Tarihin A A Rano". Haskenews-All About Arewa. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  9. ^ Muhammad, Amir (2021-04-22). "A. A. Rano Ya Bawa Mutanen Hadejia Buhun Shinkafa 2000". Sawaba Radio 104.9 FM. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  10. ^ Danmudi, Sabiu. "Nagari Na Kowa. Alh. Auwalu Abdullahi Rano (A.A Rano)". JaridarMikiya.Com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  11. ^ Olanrewaju, Bukola (2022-10-13). "A.A Rano Chairman Receives OON Honours Award - Business Remarks". Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  12. ^ "A.A Rano Chairman Receives OON Honours Award". Brand Network. 2022-10-11. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
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