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Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:37am On May 29, 2016
The ultimate dream of every Nigerian parent is to see their children pass through school, earn a degree, get a high paying job and live happily ever after. But unfortunately, the dream of go to school, secure a good job and live happily is now a fairy tale to the average Nigerian youth.
Below is a list of the richest successful Nigerian that never attended school (some attended school but never graduated from university, while others never saw the four walls of school). These men and women started from scratch and became extremely rich by virtue of hard work and good business.
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:39am On May 29, 2016
10. Mercy Johnson



Mercy Johnson, is a Nigerian actress who made her acting debut in the movie, “The Maid” in which she played the role of a possessed house help. Her performance in the movie shot her into the limelight and has acted in other major movies ever since. Mercy reveals she got into the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) because she failed her Jamb exam. Johnson has appeared in over 60 movies.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by cruzita(f): 10:41am On May 29, 2016
to show u say school no be everything .


una happy Sunday o
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by cruzita(f): 10:41am On May 29, 2016
to show u say school no be everything .


una happy Sunday o
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:41am On May 29, 2016
9. Cosmos-Maduka



If you are a lover of cars then you are certain to have heard of the name Cosmos Maduka. He is the founder of Coscharis Group, which is the sole distributor of BMW vehicles in West Africa. He dropped out of elementary school and became an apprentice at a tender age of seven. Today he sits atop one of the biggest conglomerates that Nigeria can boast of.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by sinaj(f): 10:44am On May 29, 2016
Make me sef come drop out sad
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by Akkord4gov: 10:45am On May 29, 2016
Following
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by Tolexander: 10:45am On May 29, 2016
President Mohammadu Buhari!

Secondary school self, e no graduate. But he is a President today again!
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:46am On May 29, 2016
8. Vincent Obianobo
The name Vincent Obianobo might not sound familiar but you can’t help but to have heard of his transportation company “The Young Shall Grow Motors.” He is also the owner of Rockview hotels and his transport company is supposedly the largest in Nigeria. This astute businessman had humble beginnings and not much education but today, he is one of Nigeria’s most successful businessmen.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:48am On May 29, 2016
7. Olorogun Michael Ibru
Michael Ibru is the founder of Ibru Organization which is one of the largest conglomerates in Nigeria and head of one of the richest family in Nigeria. He is a prominent Nigerian businessman who has only a school certificate to his name, he graduated from Igbobi college in 1951.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:50am On May 29, 2016
6. Innocent Idibia
Tuface Idibia is nationally and internationally known for his musical success. He is one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa. He is also one of the most bankable artists in Africa. He attended Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He enrolled at Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu (IMT), where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in business administration and management.He later abandoned school for a more successful music career.
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:51am On May 29, 2016
ernesterioo:
6. Innocent Idibia
Tuface Idibia is nationally and internationally known for his musical success. He is one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa. He is also one of the most bankable artists in Africa. He attended Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He enrolled at Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu (IMT), where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in business administration and management.He later abandoned school for a more successful music career.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:53am On May 29, 2016
5. Emmanuel Isichei Ugochukwo Ojei
He belongs to the category of rag to riches Nigerian entrepreneurs who started with nothing but walked their ways through the turbulent waters, breaking barriers to attain success. Today, Dr. Emmanuel Isichei Ugochukwu Ojei is not just that entrepreneur noted for sales and services of the Mazda brand of automobiles only; he sits atop a group of company with diverse interests cutting across major lucrative sectors of the economy, all under the umbrella of Nuel Ojei Holdings (NOH). He did not attend university.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:55am On May 29, 2016
4. Folorunsho Alakija
Ranked not only as Nigeria’s richest woman, according to Forbes ratings, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija is Africa’s richest woman. The wealthy billionaire who as at 2012 is estimated to be worth $2.5 billion revealed recently that she never attended a university. She made this revelation at the United Nations International Youth Day held at the University of Lagos.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:56am On May 29, 2016
3. Michael Collins Ajere (Don Jazzy)
Don jazzy the prolific music producer and C.E.O of Mavin Records, Michael Collins better known as Don Jazzy is one of Nigeria’s successful Nigerians that didn’t need education to attain greatness. He was ranked the second most bankable artiste in Africa by Channel O and Forbes Africa, interesting to note is that he dropped out of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in his first year.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:58am On May 29, 2016
2. Razaq Akanni Okoya
A Nigerian billionaire industrialist, he is the founder of Eleganza Group which has a marketing span across West Africa. The lack of a proper education was not a barrier to Razaq Okoya in his quest for success. He had his only formal education at Ansar-un-deen primary School, Oke popo, Lagos.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 10:59am On May 29, 2016
1. Orji Uzor Kalu
He is the billionaire founder of SLOK Holding as well as the founder of Daily Sun and New Telegraph Newspapers. He was rusticated from the university for participating in a students’ protest. The university later reconsidered its decision and he was called back but he rejected the offer and ventured into entrepreneurship instead.

Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 11:01am On May 29, 2016
Cc: Lalastica

Broz abeg move dis to Fp ,after moving , send ur Pics to me make I add you as one of this Legends
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by SweetieConstie(f):
Lol... Nice onegrin



Thumbs up OP!




They all had a bit of education at leastgrin This world ain't going nowhere without education thoughgrin





#IfYouSayEducationIsExpensive_TryIgnorance!tonguegrin
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 11:04am On May 29, 2016
Tolexander:
President Mohammadu Buhari!

Secondary school self, e no graduate. But he is a President today again!
Let him get you oooo, You will be Probed, PMB has a first class in Corruption Minimization from the University of ......... DAURA
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by Airforce1(m): 11:04am On May 29, 2016
lol
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 11:08am On May 29, 2016
sinaj:
Make me sef come drop out sad
After u don drop out, go and make it , Quote me after making it, I will add ur picture to the list of this Legends..... Oya go and dropout beyen
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by momentum85(m): 11:13am On May 29, 2016
Also tell us those that went to school who are successful.
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by SweetieConstie(f): 11:20am On May 29, 2016
ernesterioo:
After u don drop out, go and make it , Quote me after making it, I will add ur picture to the list of this Legends..... Oya go and dropout beyen
Kikikikikigrincheesy
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 11:22am On May 29, 2016
momentum85:
Also tell us those that went to school who are successful.
Which one is Motivating enough
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by ernesterioo(op): 11:33am On May 29, 2016
CC: Lalastica
You still dey Church, come on , Do the NEEDFUL, Let Nigerians be Motivated small on diz Piece
Re: Successful Nigerians That Are Not University Graduates by laurel03(m):
Seun Osewa must be on that list and lot of people that make it in life without any higher education certificate But Education is still the best
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