Dahiru Barau Mangal CON (born August 3, 1957) is a Nigerian businessman. He founded Max Air in 2008.[1] He is recognized for his involvement in the transportation industry, oil and gas, and manufacturing.[2]
Early life
Dahiru Barau Mangal was born in Katsina State to the family of Alhaji Barau Mangal. He grew up with his siblings Alhaji Bashir Barau Mangal, Alhaji Hamza Barau Mangal, Hajiya Zulai Barau Mangal, Hajiya Yar Goje and his Mother Hajiya Murjanatu Barau Mangal in Katsina. He later started as a truck driver and eventually went on to buy his own car for hire.
Career
Mangal is the founder of Max Air, one of Nigeria's leading airline operating a domestic, regional and international flight network. His other investments includes transportation, oil and gas and construction. He was a Non — Executive Director of MRS Oil Nigeria Plc