Businessman, Aliko Dangote, has described the late former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan as someone who was an invaluable proponent of world peace.

In a tweet, Mr Dangote said: “My heartfelt condolences to the family of Kofi Annan. An invaluable proponent of world peace, justice, and equality. Humanity has lost a great champion of peace.”

The Ghanaian diplomat died in Berne, Switzerland on Saturday 18 August 2018, at the age of 80.

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Kofi Annan. An invaluable proponent of world peace, justice, and equality. Humanity has lost a great champion of peace.

— Aliko Dangote (@AlikoDangote) August 18, 2018