Auwalu Abdullahi Rano

Auwalu Abdullahi Rano (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.

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.

Early life
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.

Philanthropy
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.

Recognition

 * 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.