Khalil Osman

Khalil Osman Mahmoud (Arabic: خليل عثمان محمود) was a Sudanese businessman and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the country's industrial and economic development.

Some of his notable ventures included investing in Canada in the timber and lumber industry, Somalia's fisheries, Holland's dairy products, and building match factories in Nigeria and Congo-Kinshasa.

[6][7] He played a vital role in promoting Sudan's economic growth as an economic Presidential Advisor and was key in securing funding for major projects like the Kenana Sugar Company,[8][9] one of the world's largest sugar plants and a significant source of revenue for Sudan's economy.

[4][12] Beyond his business success, Khalil's contributed to the development of education, healthcare, and job opportunities for thousands of people in Sudan and beyond.

[13][14][15] Nimeiry stripped Khalil Osman form his Order of the Righteous Son of Sudan before imprisoning him with Mahmoud Mohammed Taha in 1982.