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Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Nobody: 3:33pm On Nov 28, 2015
Who bi that man wen do noise like lie Muhammad?
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by noblegrex: 3:38pm On Nov 28, 2015
This is the only list I so much liked from the rest list of billonaire this billionaire that. I can se the names of some of my peopuluuu.Nnamdi and Dozie.
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by chccho(m): 3:43pm On Nov 28, 2015
There are so many silent billionaires in Nigeria all these ones u mentioned here are well known.u even forgot to mention Dr. Deji Adeleke (Davidos dad)
Anyways back to your list Jimoh shouldn't even be on that list. jimoh Ibrahim is the 1st billionaire I have met that doesn't pay staff salaries for months, all his business are folding up, owing banks in huge debts, fraudulent acquisitions e.t.c so at the end of the day how is he still a billionaire kwanu
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by MightySparrow: 3:44pm On Nov 28, 2015
AGAIN, which position are the loud mouthed IGBOs?
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by anumide(f): 3:47pm On Nov 28, 2015
VickyRotex:

"Sent" it please undecided undecided undecided
grin funny you.
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by ferhyntorlah(f): 3:51pm On Nov 28, 2015
scholes0:
These are the people I would refer to as the "UNDER G" Wealth Club...
Running things underground without making mouth.

This is the kind of wealth I admire.
I can't SHOUT!
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Orikinla(m): 3:58pm On Nov 28, 2015
obiremy:
When the term 'billionaire' pops up in Nigeria, it is easy to refer to the likes of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga or Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. However there are some Nigerian billionaires you might not know that keep things on a low key.

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.

2. Chief Ade Ojo – Elizade Motors Nig LTD, Distributor of Toyota cars:

Chief Michael Ade Ojo was born on June 14, 1938 and was one of the pioneer students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he graduated from with a degree in Business Administration in 1965. In 1975, he cofounded Elizade Independent Agencies, with his late wife, Chief (Mrs.) Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo. The name originated from the first four letters of his wife's name "Eliz" as well as the first three letters of his own name "Ade." Today, the company has grown into ELIZADE Group of Company with as much as seven subsidiaries. He is also solely involved in the construction of a polytechnic; Elizade Polytechnic, Ilara Mokin which is aimed at giving the average Nigerian child quality education.

3. Jim Ovia – Banking and Communications:

Mr. Jim Ovia was a co-founder of Zenith Bank Plc and he served as its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for 10 years. In July this year he returned as chairman of Zenith Bank Group and he remains the bank's largest individual shareholder with a 9.3% stake. He is also the founder of Visafone Communications Limited and in August 2014, he started construction on a $1.5 billion petrochemical complex in Akwa-Ibom in Nigeria. He is a holder the Member of the Order of Federal Republic (MFR).

4. Chief Raymond Dokpesi – Daar Communication, AIT:

Born in Ibadan, Oyo state on the 25th of October 1951, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is the founder and chairman of DAAR Communications Limited. He launched Nigeria's first independent radio station, Raypower, in 1994 and two years later he also launched the first Afrocentric Global Television Station, Africa Independent Television (AIT).  AIT is Africa's first broadcast station to transmit from and into the United States of America.

5. Pascal Dozie – MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank:

Pascal Dozie was born to a country court interpreter in Owerri Imo state on April 9, 1939. He established Diamond Bank which commenced operations in 1991 and the multi-billionaire has once revealed in an interview that the first customer was his wife. He pioneered electronic transfers in Nigeria to enable traders transfer their cash easily without having to carry it around. The real source of his wealth came when a South African cellphone company, MTN partnered with him to setup a cellphone network in the Nigerian market. Taking the huge risk at the time, he raised the necessary funds with MTN completing the rest and today Nigerians can attest to the success of MTN Nigeria. He is currently Chairman of MTN Nigeria and is a founding partner of Africa Capital Alliance, the first Nigerian private equity fund manager.

6. Leo Stan Ekeh – Zinox Computer:

The chairperson of Zinox Technologies Limited, Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh was born on February 22, 1956 in Ubomiri Mbaitoli of Imo State. He is fondly referred to as Bill Gates of Nigeria because of his exploits in the field of information technology. The astute business man used his school fees to start his business several years ago, a decision which made him miss sitting for his LLM in Business Law which he spent more than a year to prepare for.  He started Task Systems Ltd, which is now one of the companies under the Zinox Group. In addition to Zinox, he has been involved with companies like ICT Brokers, TD Plus, ICT Connect and Buyright AFRICA Dotcom.

7. Prince Samuel Adedoyin – Doyin Group:

Samuel Adedoyin is a Kwara born businessman and the founder of Doyin Group of Companies. The Doyin Group of companies is a conglomerate that is wholly indigenous comprising of 15 subsidiaries. He started out as a small trading business before growing into a conglomerate. The group's business interests spans manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality and energy.

8. Oba Otudeko – Honeywell Group Nigeria:

Oba Otudeko is the founder and chairman of Honeywell Group as well as the chairman of Airtel Nigeria, and Fan Milk of Nigeria. He was born on the 18th of August, 1943 and he is one of Nigeria's most successful investor and entrepreneur. He retired as the Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc after 12 years on the Board of the Bank. Between September 2006 and August 2009, he was the 16th President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. His conglomerate's operations stretch across oil and gas, flour milling, real estate and marine transportation.

9. Fola Adeola – GTBank:

Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola is a businessman and politician and he alongside Tayo Aderinokun established Guaranty Trust Bank in 1990 which he managed as director/CEO up till July 2002. The bank became listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1996. He retired from the bank in 2002 after twelve years. He is a member of the Commission for Africa, the founder and chairman of the FATE Foundation a non-governmental organisation which aims to encourage entrepreneurship through trainings, mentoring, loan support and consulting to support young Nigerians. 

Source: http://trezzy2..com/2015/11/9-silent-nigerian-billionaires-who-keep.html

10. Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, Founder/CEO of iPost Nigeria.
https://www.amazon.com/author/ekenyerengozimichaelchima
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Freeman50(m): 4:01pm On Nov 28, 2015
Money is good and enjoyable. that's if it's from the source.
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by princessdami: 4:01pm On Nov 28, 2015
Hw u kum take knw
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Nobody: 4:06pm On Nov 28, 2015
10. Engr. Arthur Eze
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Mykelpato(m): 4:10pm On Nov 28, 2015
These are all small billionaires, who borrow money from Prince Engr Arthur Eze, Ozoigbondu. smiley
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by xreal: 4:15pm On Nov 28, 2015
Number 1 & 4 are not on low key.

They shouldn't be on that list.
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by mart2k(m): 4:25pm On Nov 28, 2015
obiremy:
When the term 'billionaire' pops up in Nigeria, it is easy to refer to the likes of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga or Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. However there are some Nigerian billionaires you might not know that keep things on a low key.

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.

2. Chief Ade Ojo – Elizade Motors Nig LTD, Distributor of Toyota cars:

Chief Michael Ade Ojo was born on June 14, 1938 and was one of the pioneer students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he graduated from with a degree in Business Administration in 1965. In 1975, he cofounded Elizade Independent Agencies, with his late wife, Chief (Mrs.) Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo. The name originated from the first four letters of his wife's name "Eliz" as well as the first three letters of his own name "Ade." Today, the company has grown into ELIZADE Group of Company with as much as seven subsidiaries. He is also solely involved in the construction of a polytechnic; Elizade Polytechnic, Ilara Mokin which is aimed at giving the average Nigerian child quality education.

3. Jim Ovia – Banking and Communications:

Mr. Jim Ovia was a co-founder of Zenith Bank Plc and he served as its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for 10 years. In July this year he returned as chairman of Zenith Bank Group and he remains the bank's largest individual shareholder with a 9.3% stake. He is also the founder of Visafone Communications Limited and in August 2014, he started construction on a $1.5 billion petrochemical complex in Akwa-Ibom in Nigeria. He is a holder the Member of the Order of Federal Republic (MFR).

4. Chief Raymond Dokpesi – Daar Communication, AIT:

Born in Ibadan, Oyo state on the 25th of October 1951, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is the founder and chairman of DAAR Communications Limited. He launched Nigeria's first independent radio station, Raypower, in 1994 and two years later he also launched the first Afrocentric Global Television Station, Africa Independent Television (AIT).  AIT is Africa's first broadcast station to transmit from and into the United States of America.

5. Pascal Dozie – MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank:

Pascal Dozie was born to a country court interpreter in Owerri Imo state on April 9, 1939. He established Diamond Bank which commenced operations in 1991 and the multi-billionaire has once revealed in an interview that the first customer was his wife. He pioneered electronic transfers in Nigeria to enable traders transfer their cash easily without having to carry it around. The real source of his wealth came when a South African cellphone company, MTN partnered with him to setup a cellphone network in the Nigerian market. Taking the huge risk at the time, he raised the necessary funds with MTN completing the rest and today Nigerians can attest to the success of MTN Nigeria. He is currently Chairman of MTN Nigeria and is a founding partner of Africa Capital Alliance, the first Nigerian private equity fund manager.

6. Leo Stan Ekeh – Zinox Computer:

The chairperson of Zinox Technologies Limited, Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh was born on February 22, 1956 in Ubomiri Mbaitoli of Imo State. He is fondly referred to as Bill Gates of Nigeria because of his exploits in the field of information technology. The astute business man used his school fees to start his business several years ago, a decision which made him miss sitting for his LLM in Business Law which he spent more than a year to prepare for.  He started Task Systems Ltd, which is now one of the companies under the Zinox Group. In addition to Zinox, he has been involved with companies like ICT Brokers, TD Plus, ICT Connect and Buyright AFRICA Dotcom.

7. Prince Samuel Adedoyin – Doyin Group:

Samuel Adedoyin is a Kwara born businessman and the founder of Doyin Group of Companies. The Doyin Group of companies is a conglomerate that is wholly indigenous comprising of 15 subsidiaries. He started out as a small trading business before growing into a conglomerate. The group's business interests spans manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality and energy.

8. Oba Otudeko – Honeywell Group Nigeria:

Oba Otudeko is the founder and chairman of Honeywell Group as well as the chairman of Airtel Nigeria, and Fan Milk of Nigeria. He was born on the 18th of August, 1943 and he is one of Nigeria's most successful investor and entrepreneur. He retired as the Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc after 12 years on the Board of the Bank. Between September 2006 and August 2009, he was the 16th President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. His conglomerate's operations stretch across oil and gas, flour milling, real estate and marine transportation.

9. Fola Adeola – GTBank:

Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola is a businessman and politician and he alongside Tayo Aderinokun established Guaranty Trust Bank in 1990 which he managed as director/CEO up till July 2002. The bank became listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1996. He retired from the bank in 2002 after twelve years. He is a member of the Commission for Africa, the founder and chairman of the FATE Foundation a non-governmental organisation which aims to encourage entrepreneurship through trainings, mentoring, loan support and consulting to support young Nigerians. 

Source: http://trezzy2..com/2015/11/9-silent-nigerian-billionaires-who-keep.html
Apart frm no 6, nothing like silent billionaire. We that ar frm d south west at least recognise d yorubas in d least as billionaire. What about chief Kola Daisi, Adebutu Keshinghton(owo baba ijebu), Subomi Balogun, Omolade Okoya Thomas, Abiola Fernandez etc. Unfortunately, there ar others who I can not remember their names now esp, one indusrialist from ibadan and another one frm Ijebu ode
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Nobody: 4:25pm On Nov 28, 2015
Maiconyoung:
[color=#000099][/color] LOL... who is jordy vardy? Jamie vardy is d name
Lol... No mind me jare. Infact if him like make him Christ Vardy, na win I go win. cheesy
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by dedugbaa(m): 4:48pm On Nov 28, 2015
Seun,what kind of mod do you have,I see every time poorly researched topics,Jimoh ibrahim is a debtor he under pays his staff,his businesses is falling,Nicon and his other hotel in Akure are in a state of disrepair.
Doyin's company is in near comatose he is owning his workers in the branch at okoko two weeks ago they downed tools,billionaire indeed,
Dokpesi is a chronic debtor AIT staffs are usually owed I know two who used to work for them.I know people who work for or used to work for the three individuals mentioned above.pathetic topic poorly researched,far from truth,Billionaires indeed.

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Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by sunnyolads1(m): 4:57pm On Nov 28, 2015
Is Dokpesi on a low key? Because sometimes he use to make some comments that usually make people to criticise him.
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by pomsky: 5:01pm On Nov 28, 2015
obiremy:
When the term 'billionaire' pops up in Nigeria, it is easy to refer to the likes of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga or Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. However there are some Nigerian billionaires you might not know that keep things on a low key.

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.

2. Chief Ade Ojo – Elizade Motors Nig LTD, Distributor of Toyota cars:

Chief Michael Ade Ojo was born on June 14, 1938 and was one of the pioneer students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he graduated from with a degree in Business Administration in 1965. In 1975, he cofounded Elizade Independent Agencies, with his late wife, Chief (Mrs.) Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo. The name originated from the first four letters of his wife's name "Eliz" as well as the first three letters of his own name "Ade." Today, the company has grown into ELIZADE Group of Company with as much as seven subsidiaries. He is also solely involved in the construction of a polytechnic; Elizade Polytechnic, Ilara Mokin which is aimed at giving the average Nigerian child quality education.

3. Jim Ovia – Banking and Communications:

Mr. Jim Ovia was a co-founder of Zenith Bank Plc and he served as its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for 10 years. In July this year he returned as chairman of Zenith Bank Group and he remains the bank's largest individual shareholder with a 9.3% stake. He is also the founder of Visafone Communications Limited and in August 2014, he started construction on a $1.5 billion petrochemical complex in Akwa-Ibom in Nigeria. He is a holder the Member of the Order of Federal Republic (MFR).

4. Chief Raymond Dokpesi – Daar Communication, AIT:

Born in Ibadan, Oyo state on the 25th of October 1951, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is the founder and chairman of DAAR Communications Limited. He launched Nigeria's first independent radio station, Raypower, in 1994 and two years later he also launched the first Afrocentric Global Television Station, Africa Independent Television (AIT).  AIT is Africa's first broadcast station to transmit from and into the United States of America.

5. Pascal Dozie – MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank:

Pascal Dozie was born to a country court interpreter in Owerri Imo state on April 9, 1939. He established Diamond Bank which commenced operations in 1991 and the multi-billionaire has once revealed in an interview that the first customer was his wife. He pioneered electronic transfers in Nigeria to enable traders transfer their cash easily without having to carry it around. The real source of his wealth came when a South African cellphone company, MTN partnered with him to setup a cellphone network in the Nigerian market. Taking the huge risk at the time, he raised the necessary funds with MTN completing the rest and today Nigerians can attest to the success of MTN Nigeria. He is currently Chairman of MTN Nigeria and is a founding partner of Africa Capital Alliance, the first Nigerian private equity fund manager.

6. Leo Stan Ekeh – Zinox Computer:

The chairperson of Zinox Technologies Limited, Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh was born on February 22, 1956 in Ubomiri Mbaitoli of Imo State. He is fondly referred to as Bill Gates of Nigeria because of his exploits in the field of information technology. The astute business man used his school fees to start his business several years ago, a decision which made him miss sitting for his LLM in Business Law which he spent more than a year to prepare for.  He started Task Systems Ltd, which is now one of the companies under the Zinox Group. In addition to Zinox, he has been involved with companies like ICT Brokers, TD Plus, ICT Connect and Buyright AFRICA Dotcom.

7. Prince Samuel Adedoyin – Doyin Group:

Samuel Adedoyin is a Kwara born businessman and the founder of Doyin Group of Companies. The Doyin Group of companies is a conglomerate that is wholly indigenous comprising of 15 subsidiaries. He started out as a small trading business before growing into a conglomerate. The group's business interests spans manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality and energy.

8. Oba Otudeko – Honeywell Group Nigeria:

Oba Otudeko is the founder and chairman of Honeywell Group as well as the chairman of Airtel Nigeria, and Fan Milk of Nigeria. He was born on the 18th of August, 1943 and he is one of Nigeria's most successful investor and entrepreneur. He retired as the Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc after 12 years on the Board of the Bank. Between September 2006 and August 2009, he was the 16th President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. His conglomerate's operations stretch across oil and gas, flour milling, real estate and marine transportation.

9. Fola Adeola – GTBank:

Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola is a businessman and politician and he alongside Tayo Aderinokun established Guaranty Trust Bank in 1990 which he managed as director/CEO up till July 2002. The bank became listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1996. He retired from the bank in 2002 after twelve years. He is a member of the Commission for Africa, the founder and chairman of the FATE Foundation a non-governmental organisation which aims to encourage entrepreneurship through trainings, mentoring, loan support and consulting to support young Nigerians. 

Source: http://trezzy2..com/2015/11/9-silent-nigerian-billionaires-who-keep.html


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Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by makay200(m): 5:05pm On Nov 28, 2015
point of correction Elizade university not polytechnic and their school fees is close to 1M it's not for d poor
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by basilo101: 5:09pm On Nov 28, 2015
Mods should stop bringing unverified list from some random bloggers to frontpage
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Nobody: 5:13pm On Nov 28, 2015
and u've never heard of my mentor, IGHO CHARLES SANOMI, abi
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Nobody: 5:28pm On Nov 28, 2015
Did I just see Jimoh Ibrahim and low-key in same sentence?
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by dckng16(m): 5:44pm On Nov 28, 2015
Op u got wrong Jimoh Ibrahim is a very LOUD Billionaire. He makes noise too much, just recently he started low key

For me, the REAL SILENT BILLIONAIRE is Mike Adenuga u hardly seen in social gathering and on the media. He is very SCARCE.

His works, Kind deeds and gesture. The is what makes him pronounce.
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by VickyRotex(f): 5:44pm On Nov 28, 2015
anumide:

grin funny you.

smiley smiley
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by VickyRotex(f): 5:45pm On Nov 28, 2015
philGeo:
Ok Victoria, i will sent it.

Good, "sent it"! undecided
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by ManTiger(m): 5:56pm On Nov 28, 2015
obiremy:
When the term 'billionaire' pops up in Nigeria, it is easy to refer to the likes of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga or Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. However there are some Nigerian billionaires you might not know that keep things on a low key.

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.

2. Chief Ade Ojo – Elizade Motors Nig LTD, Distributor of Toyota cars:

Chief Michael Ade Ojo was born on June 14, 1938 and was one of the pioneer students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he graduated from with a degree in Business Administration in 1965. In 1975, he cofounded Elizade Independent Agencies, with his late wife, Chief (Mrs.) Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo. The name originated from the first four letters of his wife's name "Eliz" as well as the first three letters of his own name "Ade." Today, the company has grown into ELIZADE Group of Company with as much as seven subsidiaries. He is also solely involved in the construction of a polytechnic; Elizade Polytechnic, Ilara Mokin which is aimed at giving the average Nigerian child quality education.

3. Jim Ovia – Banking and Communications:

Mr. Jim Ovia was a co-founder of Zenith Bank Plc and he served as its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for 10 years. In July this year he returned as chairman of Zenith Bank Group and he remains the bank's largest individual shareholder with a 9.3% stake. He is also the founder of Visafone Communications Limited and in August 2014, he started construction on a $1.5 billion petrochemical complex in Akwa-Ibom in Nigeria. He is a holder the Member of the Order of Federal Republic (MFR).

4. Chief Raymond Dokpesi – Daar Communication, AIT:

Born in Ibadan, Oyo state on the 25th of October 1951, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is the founder and chairman of DAAR Communications Limited. He launched Nigeria's first independent radio station, Raypower, in 1994 and two years later he also launched the first Afrocentric Global Television Station, Africa Independent Television (AIT).  AIT is Africa's first broadcast station to transmit from and into the United States of America.

5. Pascal Dozie – MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank:

Pascal Dozie was born to a country court interpreter in Owerri Imo state on April 9, 1939. He established Diamond Bank which commenced operations in 1991 and the multi-billionaire has once revealed in an interview that the first customer was his wife. He pioneered electronic transfers in Nigeria to enable traders transfer their cash easily without having to carry it around. The real source of his wealth came when a South African cellphone company, MTN partnered with him to setup a cellphone network in the Nigerian market. Taking the huge risk at the time, he raised the necessary funds with MTN completing the rest and today Nigerians can attest to the success of MTN Nigeria. He is currently Chairman of MTN Nigeria and is a founding partner of Africa Capital Alliance, the first Nigerian private equity fund manager.

6. Leo Stan Ekeh – Zinox Computer:

The chairperson of Zinox Technologies Limited, Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh was born on February 22, 1956 in Ubomiri Mbaitoli of Imo State. He is fondly referred to as Bill Gates of Nigeria because of his exploits in the field of information technology. The astute business man used his school fees to start his business several years ago, a decision which made him miss sitting for his LLM in Business Law which he spent more than a year to prepare for.  He started Task Systems Ltd, which is now one of the companies under the Zinox Group. In addition to Zinox, he has been involved with companies like ICT Brokers, TD Plus, ICT Connect and Buyright AFRICA Dotcom.

7. Prince Samuel Adedoyin – Doyin Group:

Samuel Adedoyin is a Kwara born businessman and the founder of Doyin Group of Companies. The Doyin Group of companies is a conglomerate that is wholly indigenous comprising of 15 subsidiaries. He started out as a small trading business before growing into a conglomerate. The group's business interests spans manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality and energy.

8. Oba Otudeko – Honeywell Group Nigeria:

Oba Otudeko is the founder and chairman of Honeywell Group as well as the chairman of Airtel Nigeria, and Fan Milk of Nigeria. He was born on the 18th of August, 1943 and he is one of Nigeria's most successful investor and entrepreneur. He retired as the Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc after 12 years on the Board of the Bank. Between September 2006 and August 2009, he was the 16th President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. His conglomerate's operations stretch across oil and gas, flour milling, real estate and marine transportation.

9. Fola Adeola – GTBank:

Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola is a businessman and politician and he alongside Tayo Aderinokun established Guaranty Trust Bank in 1990 which he managed as director/CEO up till July 2002. The bank became listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1996. He retired from the bank in 2002 after twelve years. He is a member of the Commission for Africa, the founder and chairman of the FATE Foundation a non-governmental organisation which aims to encourage entrepreneurship through trainings, mentoring, loan support and consulting to support young Nigerians. 

Source: http://trezzy2..com/2015/11/9-silent-nigerian-billionaires-who-keep.html

Why is my name not on the list?
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Okaakoko(m): 6:15pm On Nov 28, 2015
Ade Ojo actually owns elizade university in ilara mokin, and not a polytechnic
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Nemesis99(m): 6:49pm On Nov 28, 2015
If their wealth is on a low key, Hw did u find out about 'em? Abi u be their business associates? For you info, I have heard about them since God knows when. tongue
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Lordflexy007(m): 6:56pm On Nov 28, 2015
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Next ? I will be one of them soon. grin....... Lalasticala, Ishilove. [center][/center]
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by deshysmalls(m): 6:56pm On Nov 28, 2015
sameer1212:
Good for them. In other news,Waiting patiently to beat noisy"Leicester city and silent that nasty Jordy Vardy". #in United we stand# cheesy

How Market na, you dey watch the match? grin grin grin grin
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by ZiggyMr(m): 7:06pm On Nov 28, 2015
Chief Micheal Adeojo a great man and true son of Ilara mokin, he so much developed that town, I rmemba those days as an undergraduate in Akure, nobody believed your polytechnic will later be a university.
Re: 9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key(photos) by Nobody: 7:23pm On Nov 28, 2015
deshysmalls:


How Market na, you dey watch the match? grin grin grin grin
Lol... Bro I dey watch am o. Worry not. grin

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