Friday 26 May 2017

Meet 10 Silent Nigerian Billionaires You Probably Didn’t Know About (Photos)

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When the names of billionaires are being mentioned in Nigeria, it is easy for names such as Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga or Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija to come to mind.

However there are some Nigerian billionaires you might not know, see the list below of some silent Nigerians you just might not have heard of in no particular order.
1 Jimoh Ibrahim – Nicon Insurance, Global Fleet:

The story of Jimoh Ibrahim cannot fail to inspire anyone treading the path to become successful in life. Born to poor parents with about 17 siblings on 24 February 1967, he became a millionaire when he was still studying law at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) running seminars for local governments on Taxation.

In 2002/2003 he contested for the governorship position of Ondo State but lost and he went on to start Global Fleet – a petroleum marketing company. Today he has grown to become one of Nigeria’s billionaires and his investments include the following sectors, among others: oil and gas distribution, hotels, resorts, airlines, banking, real estate, insurance, publishing and investments.

He delivers free lectures once a month at Excellence Hotel in Ogba, Lagos through City People on how Nigerians can make millions from any business they venture into.


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