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Ibadanpikin:
Can you mention the yoruba businesses that have existed for more than 80yrs and are still existing and dominating.If you fail to mention them,may thunder fire you.

Lazy Igbo man.
Petty,petty trading, lazy Igbo man


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Alabukun powder and the untold story behind its success.

AFRICAFROM THE ARCHIVESIN MEMORIAM By Onyinyechi Iheanacho On Jun 7, 2020

Jacob Sogboyega Odulate

Alabukun powder is one of the oldest drugs in Nigeria and even still very relevant and popular today. However, not many know the Jacob Odulate aka Blessed Jacob, a Nigerian pharmacist, inventor and entrepreneur, the brain behind the brand. The Alabukun powder is like St. Louis sugar, a product deep in Nigeria’s pop culture.

Without any advert or commercial, Alabukun remains insanely popular among generations in Nigeria. It has remained relevant through the years and it is very much a household name. The medicinal powder which is cheap was discovered by a man called Jacob Sogboyega Odulate.

He was born in 1884 in Ikorodu. When he was 14 years old, Odulate was determined to make a name for himself. He trekked from Lagos to Abeokuta in three months. He then started his pharmaceutical business in the rocky city. In 1918 Jacob Sogboyega Odulate, the Blessed Jacob, sat at the work table in his laboratory, writing notes which contained the formula for what would ultimately be known as his famous patented medicine, Alabukun Powder that is used to treat everything from a migraine to Myocardial Infarction. Odulate’s laboratory was located in Sapon, Abeokuta in Ogun state.

It was there he mixed ingredients from Liverpool which include acetylsalicylic acid and caffeine to create the powder. A packet of Alabukun is said to contain “760 mg of acetylsalicylic acid and 60 mg of caffeine making a total of 820 mg.” The success of Odulate’s drug is down to the fact that it is a mix of European and traditional medicine.

Throughout its 10 decades of existence, Alabukun has never been advertised but it is still very much in demand. One reason why Alabukun was not advertised was because of its ingredients. It would have made it impossible for it to be in commercials.

Pharmacists would have forced the drug out of business. Another reason for Alabukun not having commercials was because it was wildly popular when it came out. There was a huge demand from consumers. The enduring success of the Alabukun brand is now interwoven into the fabric of modern Nigeria medical history.

The Alabukun Powder in particular is displayed and sold in thousands of pharmacies, markets and roadside stalls all over Nigeria. In many states in Nigeria, Alabukun powder is considered to be the obligatory cure for almost every ailment.

In neighbouring countries such as Benin Republic, Ghana and Cameroon, the eye-catching Alabukun brand is to be seen advertised everywhere. Alabukun products are sold in several towns and cities in the USA, the UK, in Europe, Brazil, Jamaica, even as far away as China.

You can buy Alabukun products on-line, off-line, under-bridges and over-expressways. Apart from making the drugs, the energetic Blessed Jacob also produced other brands like Alabukun mentholine, other preparations and an annual journal called Alabukun Almanac which was widely distributed in Abeokuta and eventually all over Nigeria between the 1920s and 1950s.

He sent his children to study at some of the best universities in Durham, Newcastle, United States of America and London. Mrs. Folake Odulate (who later became Chief. Mrs. Folake Solanke) who is the first female lawyer in Nigeria to wear silk and she also became the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). In 1966, she established the first law firm by a Nigerian female at Ibadan, Oyo State and named it Alabukun Chambers in honour of her great father.

Jacob Sogboyega Odulate died in 1962 at age 78. Alabukun is 102 years old this year. No Nigerian product comes to mind that is a century old and still relevant.

Continue reading at https://neptuneprime.com.ng/2020/06/07/alabukun-powder-and-the-untold-story-behind-its-success/ | Neptune Prime

Foolishness.

Ibadanpikin:
Which one is Alabukun ,Iroyin yoruba why not also add ewedu and gbegiri.Useless businesses that no one has heard it's name apart Oduduwa land.

lol
How village man like you go know anything in your hole for Abakaleke?

https://sunnewsonline.com/family-friends-celebrates-centenary-of-alabukun-founder/?amp

Ibadanpikin:
Can you mention the yoruba businesses that have existed for more than 80yrs and are still existing and dominating.If you fail to mention them,may thunder fire you.

Instead of you to learn how to do business from the great Yoruba people scattered all over the world with thriving businesses,dumbness will not allow you petty traders.
Yorubas have businesses that are over 100,90,80 years.
Igbos always fizzle out their businesses because of bad management.
Some of the Yoruba businesses include Wema bank,Alabukun coy,Iroyin Yoruba,Tribune,Odua group etc.
How can petty traders like the Igbos compare themselves with the business savvy Yorubas?

Ibadanpikin:
Mention major markets dominated by yorubas in SW(not ewedu and amala markets)

Which business Igbos have ever established that is up to 40,50 years?
They all crumble because they know nothing about business.
It is only Yorubas your masters that have businesses that are more than 100,90,80,70 years and still counting.
They are also the only Nigerians who have coys worth billion of dollars in Europe and America even Canada.No lazy Igbo person.

Ibadanpikin:
The are not doing well,but are controlling all the major markets in Nigeria.Tell me your tribe lets compare there business achievements to igbos.

Yoruba,your masters in business.

Mekus91:
Felix Chidi Idiga is a Nigerian Business Mogul and Entrepreneur. He is the Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group
of Companies. He became a multibillionaire in his mid 30s.

Born: Felix Chidi Idiga, June 30, 1963,Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria.


Occupation: MD/CEO JAFAC Group - Involved in Dredging, Marine, Logistics, Asphalt Production and Sales, Road/Bridge Construction, Equipment Sales/Leasing, Building Construction, Offshore Services;

Vessel, Tanker Vessel, Tug Boats, Barges, Security Boats services, etc. Agriculture - Rice Farming. Hospitality Industry, Aviation.



GROWING UP AND EDUCATION

Felix Idiga attended St. Mary's Primary school, Amaifeke, Orlu, 1972
to 1977 and later proceeded to secondary school. He was unable to complete secondary school in one stretch due to his natural quest for business and entrepreneurship.
Felix later went back to school, Pre-Varsity Education Centre, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, to complete his disrupted secondary education.

Consequently, he ventured into the business world in 1984. With the help of his father, he was provided him the initial capital to start up a house utensils business in Onitsha. Inevitably, in June 1987, he went over to Lagos State, Nigeria to seek for greener pastures and to diversify his growing business.

Later, he ventured into importation by traveling to Europe to import certain goods like designer shoes and apparels.



ENTREPRENEURSHIP/BUSINESSES


A) JAFAC Group of Companies

As Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group, which is made up of the following

companies :

• JAFAC Motors Nigeria/ JAFAC Auto Inc. USA

• JAFAC Wine

• JAFAC Construction Limited

• JAFAC Investment Nigeria Limited

• SWAT LINK’s Limited (Maritime)

• Swat Technology Limited

• Global Private Jet Charter

• JAFAC Hospitality Industry (Galpin Suites & Hotel)

• Jafac Oil and Gas

• Jafac Real estate


His garage is filled with numerous number of Rolls Royce ranging from Cullinans, Phantoms, Ghost etc amongst other automobiles.
He owns the highest number of Private jets and Rolls Royce in Nigeria.
Allegedly, he donated billions of naira to a political party in 2015,2019 and 2023.
He also donated his private jet to Tinubu's campaign.

Net worth: Undisclosed but estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

He is revered with the title "Akuatuegwu of Igbo land."

Only God knows why you lie,believe your lie and also put it on a public forum like nairaland.
This is the reason why Igbos are not doing well in business except cutting corners.

Don't think he has coy in USA.

Home Bola Ahmed Tinubu Who Is Felix Chidi Idiga? Why Is He Supporting Tinubu For President?

https://olatorera.com/who-is-felix-chidi-idiga-why-is-he-supporting-tinubu-for-president/


BOLA AHMED TINUBUNIGERIA DECIDESPOLITICSWEALTHWEST AFRICAWHO IS
Who Is Felix Chidi Idiga? Why Is He Supporting Tinubu For President?
written by Lara Carter
September 26, 2022
Felix Chidi Idiga is a Nigerian born business man from Imo State. Born on June 30th, 1963, Idiga claims that he became a billionaire in his mid-30s. He is founder and Chief Executive Officer of JAFAC Group. Based in Abuja, Idiga’s JAFAC Group deals in various government contracts and services which includes dredging, marine services, logistics, asphalt production, road construction, real estate development, offshore services, security boats services, etc.


His Link To Tinubu:
In Q3 2022, 5 months ahead of Nigeria’s presidential elections, it was alleged that Felix Chidi Idiga donated 2 private Jets to the Tinubu for President Organization. No further information was provided i.e. temporary vs permanent donation, the basis of his decision to support Tinubu or his relationship with the presidential candidate. Nonetheless, we are aware that Idiga garnered a lot of wealth through close relationships within the corridors of national power. In 2014, he was alleged to be smuggling $10million from Nigeria to South Africa as an Allie of them President Goodluck Jonathan.








https://saharareporters.com/2010/03/16/fraudulent-award-contracts-nddc-rivers-state


Specifically, we wish to condemn in very strong terms, the award of the Bonny Ring Road & Bridges Project in Rivers State to a company that has nothing to do with engineering and construction, Jafac Motors/Jafac Invetsments Ltd for the whopping sum of Eleven billion, two hundred and four million, one hundred and sixty eight thousand, twenty naira and ten kobo (N 11, 204, 168, 023.00).

This award, coming on the heels on the appointment of a Rivers man, Chibuzor Ugwoha as Managing Director of the NDDC is a slap on the face of the people of Rivers State and an insult on the efforts our forebears who fought so long to bring development to their land.

The questions are? How did a car dealer suddenly become a high profile construction company? Why was a contract of that magnitude not awarded to tested and proven companies like Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) or Setraco as Julius Berger has chosen to leave the Niger Delta? Who authorized such a contract?

What contracts of such a whopping magnitude has Jafac Motors/Investments Ltd ever done in the Niger Delta? Who is fronting for Jafac Motors/Investments Ltd? Why make Rivers state a test or playing group for dubious, up-front paying contractors?

Our dear Governor, on the behalf of the youths of Rivers State, we reject the manner of award of these contracts and declare the process as fraudulent and deceit-ridden.

Mindlog:
The likes of FreeStuffsNG would have nothing to say about this crime but is fixated on a particular region.

Crime is crime. irrespective of who commits it.

True but Igbos are crime personified.They are everywhere in crime like MTN.
Drug,skull mining,factory baby,kidnapping,terrorism etc.Just name it.

Gucciblog:
Like your career?

Obi is DOA.

Kwankwanso is DOA.

DOA

Deenee34:
We've said it right from day one APC is a scam.

No any meaningful Nigeria will ever support APC and his presidential candidate

Nigerians will never allow a drug baron to rule them

Obi is DOA.

PrinceOfLagos:
They've take him out like they took away Funsho Williams in Lagos

The man said he will reveal all that happened during the drug business in united states and they took him out

My fellow Nigerians, We will either choose light or darkness drug barons in 2023

Foolishness.
They took a 72 year old man who has been ill for a long time out?

alsudan:
Why didn’t Mr. God Bless PDAPC go with his fake Bishops?

I trust CAN to restate it’s position on the demonic Muslim Muslim Ticket, no matter the drug money the thief tries to throw around.

PDAPC =The G5 governors.
God bless PDAPC.
They are the heroes that are fighting for the unity of Nigeria.

Only the deep will understand.Not for the "undiscernibles".

lhordspy:
Have you forgotten how your messiah said Nasarawa is a great country?

lol

Leave that Obirodent.
Soludo is already telling the world that Obi is a failure and how it is very dangerous to vote for him.He failed woefully when he was the governor of Anambra.
Obi who was sleeping when he went begging for endorsement and calling Nassarawa a country might not even be able to remember anything again when he gets to 70 years like Tinubu.

lol
Idiocy.

PrinceOfLagos:
What makes Tinubu different from IPob and Boko haram

Fake.
Anybody can write that.Bring the video and people will believe you..

floss:
Hope you're a native speaker opuno, forming woke yet broke mentally.

Another oozy..

PeterObi4LP:
Even if I see President Peter Obi doing something wrong, nothing will ever change my mind not to vote him. Evil people are plotting his down fall because of their evil deed

That is because you think only of your stomach.
Obi was a failure as a governor.I like him but he is not cut out to rule except you want gnashing of teeth as happened to Anambrians during his time.

abc115:
Under Peter Obi, Poverty In Anambra Grew From 25% to 54% And More Than 50% Of Anambarians Were Living In Poverty -
Gov. Soludo.


https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02XNcCKountR6ofrVwZjr32A6oGCvq8DVSe3aCztN9TUrNZPwWzE8RpxAptH6yL5Wgl&id=103104878681389&eav=AfaFxwKF8MwpYleg4hn0Qgqk7xZIx5E0RkaYI2sRK_eDiiyWEv_OBH3mE4QngzRuHgk&m_entstream_source=timeline&paipv=0

That is why all sane people are wary of Obi.
He is almost clean,yes half as clean as Buhari but a disaster if handed the authority of handling a state or country.

I like him for being a gentleman but he will surely be a calamity if given power.
He does not have the midas touch like Tinubu.

RIP to English Language oozing out seamlessly from a rodent.

Ojiofor:
You mean his Oluwole produced biography?
Everything about Tinubu is a lie including his name.

For you to know this you must be his daddy.
Post his birth certificate,sir.

Juniorpope123:
Still doesn't change the fact that he is a Drug Lord

Okay,he is your Lord in Igboland.What next?

lhordspy:
Peter Obi, the presidential flag-bearer of the Labour Party in respect of the 2023 election has been dragged to court for allegedly involving an underage girl-child in his political rally in Lagos.


https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-peter-obi-dragged-to-court-over-rally/

Obi don buy market.

Fulmigati:
Tinubu supporters are in for premium tears.

That fake paper was done by somebody replying you here.
He is a mod.He is using nairaland to vent his frustration thinking that it will make people wary of Tinubu but unfortunately for him,the opposite is the effect..

historic:
Popular ke... You should say tarnishing his image and making Nigerians wary of him!

lol
He is gaining more supporters especially amongst the Yorubas who hated him.Especially in Lagos.A kind of sympathy reaction.

Ojiofor:
Nobody is close to Tinubu's record of criminality and controversy.From his state of origin to date of birth to claiming fake parentage to fake academic certificate and as a politician he is fantastically corrupt,in fact nobody even comes close to this man.

lol
Tinubu is an orphan.Read his history and stop being naive.

Danisaint112:
Later you will see their supporters ranting about how PO is a lier whereas the real pathological lier is Tinubu.
E don red. Let's see how he defends this.

Defend himself against a fake paper?

y0rmee:
Maybe you do a research yourself.

https://www.zoominfo.com/p/tish-negron/-1912334215

I have seen that too.
It is fake.
You should even know from the unsigned paper that it is fake.
If you are educated,peruse the paper appropriately..
What some ignorant ones doing this now do not know is that all and more of these were done when he was vying for governor by people more knowledgeable,exposed and richer than the towncriers on the prowl now.
This is is just a cry in the wilderness of nothingness.

Ekundayo7574:
Lol we tell them that no one can stop Tinubu not even God himself because our Lord does not support Evil and his not a terrorist God

Shut up.It is only God that can stop him.Even Buhari cannot because he is human just like everyone of us.
Tinubu is the next president of Nigeria in 2023.

Foolishness.
A forged paper.
Unsigned from a fake Tish Negron.
These evil towncriers are really going berserk.
Probably this fake paper was done on the system of an Obirodent..