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 | |
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| Born | February 7, 1974 Kano State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Known for | AA Rano Industries, Rano Air Limited |
| Spouse | Hajia 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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- The Nigerian government awarded him the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ "subsidy probe oil companies deny receiving payment from Nigerian government". Voice of Nigeria. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "AA Rano firm unveil log powered car in kano". Dailytrust. 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Sun Award Winners 2021: Auwalu Rano: Entreprenurial giant". The Sun. April 1, 2022.
- ^ "A. A. Rano Biography, Family and Net Worth 2024". 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "Aa Rano Biography, Age, Wiki, Parents, Wife, Net Worth 2023". 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "Tarihin A A Rano". Haskenews-All About Arewa. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "A. A. Rano Ya Bawa Mutanen Hadejia Buhun Shinkafa 2000". Sawaba Radio 104.9 FM. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "Nagari Na Kowa. Alh. Auwalu Abdullahi Rano (A.A Rano)". JaridarMikiya.Com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "A.A Rano Chairman Receives OON Honours Award - Business Remarks". 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ Network, Brand (2022-10-11). "A.A Rano Chairman Receives OON Honours Award - Brand Network". Retrieved 2024-01-27.