Auwalu Abdullahi Rano | |
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Born | Kano State, Nigeria | February 7, 1974
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
Known for | AA Rano Industries, Rano Air Limited |
Spouse | Hajia Asma'u Auwalu Abdullahi Rano |
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]
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 US dollars. [4] [5]
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. [6]
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. [7] [8]