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There are some Nigerian billionaires' children who are currently following in their fathers' footsteps. These are some of them.
There continues to be an increase in the number of ‘silver-spoon
kids’ at the helm of some of Nigeria’s biggest companies. JOY MARCUS
writes on some of them
Isi Omenai (Danjuma)
Isi Omenai is the son of a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen.
Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), and Senator Daisy Danjuma. He holds a Master
from the University of Manchester Institute of Science &
Technology, and a first degree from the University of Liverpool. He is
an oil and gas professional who has built his experiences overtime
working in key commercial business functions in East and West Africa
where he was responsible for economics, contracting and new business
development. The young man is not just handsome with edgy youth swag, he
played a major role in transforming Sapetro, where his father is the
chairman.
Halima Aliko Dangote
The beautiful Halima Aliko Dangote is often described as a chip off
the old block when it comes to critical thinking. Not one to make noise
on social media, the young lady is an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
She is the Executive Director of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and
Dangote Industries Limited. She also serves on the board of Dangote
Group. She is the daughter of Nigerian business mogul, AlikoDangote.
Halima is not just a businesswoman, she is also not a novice in the
style department as her love for colourful clothes can’t be hidden.
Also, her lipstick game is always on point.
Bella Disu (Adenuga)
Popularly known as Bella Disu, she is a woman with the strength of
10 men. Recall how she dazzled with beauty and brains when she welcomed
the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, when the latter visited
Nigeria last year. The mother of two is not just pretty, she is a
tactical and intelligent businesswoman. One could tell that she is
following in the footsteps of her father, Dr Mike Adenuga, the chairman
of Globacom Limited. Bella is the Executive Vice-Chairman, Globalcom.
Ashley Adaji (Adeleke)
Not much is known about billionaire businessman, Adedeji Adeleke’s
second daughter, Ashley Adaji. A sister to pop star, Davido, Ashley is
part of the Pacific Holdings Limited’s management team. The mother of
one is beautiful and reserved. Unlike many of her ilk, she avoids the
spotlight like her father, who has been described as ‘almost shy’.
However, her uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is a terrific dancer.
Oskar Ibru
Called the scion of the Ibru dynasty, this billionaire businessman
is a jolly good fellow. He loves the good life and makes no pretence
about it. Usually called Olorogun, he hosts some of the best parties in
this part of the world. Oskar runs and oversees the many activities of
the Ibru Organisation. Also, he is stylish and wears only the best
apparels.
Bismarck J. Rewane
Bismarck is the son of Alfred Rewane, a renowned economist who was
murdered in1995 at his residence in Ikeja, Lagos. Bismarck graduated
from the University of Ibadan with a Bachelors and Honours degree in
Economics in 1972. He has worked at several blue-chip financial
institutions in Nigeria and overseas, holding various senior management
positions. He is an experienced finance practitioner with exotic looks.
He is also an independent Non-Executive Director at Guinness Nigeria.
Ede Dafinone
Ede Dafinone is a seasoned chartered accountant and the chairman,
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Group. Son of the late
Senator David Dafinone, he is a Deputy Managing Partner at
HorwathDafinone, Chartered Accountants, and coordinating director,
Sapele Integrated Industries Limited. He also holds prominent positions
in other notable organisations. Ede is a Fellow of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He has the disposition of an
aristocrat and always looks cute too.
Tunde Folawiyo
TundeFolawiyo is the son of the late Chief Abdulwahab Iyanda
Folawiyo, a businessman and philanthropist. Tunde is following in the
footprints of his father with the tremendous work he is doing with Yinka
Folawiyo Group of Companies. Currently serving as the chairman of the
company, Tunde also founded Folawiyo Energy Limited, a subsidiary of the
Yinka Folawiyo Group of Companies. He has been said to have the
physique of a superstar actor.
Ladipupo Balogun
Popularly known as Ladi, the Non-Executive Director of FCMB has
worked in various areas of the financial institution, including
treasury, corporate banking and investment banking. His father, Chief
Michael Olasubomi Balogun is a Nigerian banker and philanthropist who
founded First City Monument Bank and is a long-time member of the
council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Ladi began his banking career in
1993 at Morgan Grenfell and Co. Limited, one of UK’s most prestigious
investment banks. His restructuring and business development efforts are
largely responsible for the geometric growth of FCMB in recent years.
Not only knowledgeable about finance, the young man is also a fine
dresser too.
Abdulsamad Rabiu
Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu is a businessman and the son of the late
Isyaku Rabiu, one of Nigeria’s foremost industrialists in the 1970s and
1980s. Abdulsamad is the founder and chairman of BUA Group, a Nigerian
conglomerate with interests in manufacturing, infrastructure and
agriculture, with revenue in excess of $2.5bn. As much as he is a
practical businessman, he is also a ‘looker’ and never goes unnoticed
when he enters a room.
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Source: Sunday Punch |
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