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His wife, Adenike ogunlesi owns 'Ruff n Tumble', the kid store. It's bn in existence since I was a kid in d 90's. I remember their 1st store in GRA ikeja, not far from Lagos country club. Memories. Good ol days!

odduduwa:
ritualist .... after killing your last daughter you went to London to buy airport abi useless fool

Kill your own daughter too and buy Nigeria.
Why is it that anytime a black man achieve a feat , he must be labeled a ritualist . Change your mindset !

Olu317:
Very fascinating to know. No wonder the Consular General said, Britain won't support Nigeria break up. Imagine if such wealthy Yoruba people come back home. Yoruba word would be second to none. I am really impressed about this my ethnicity. God continue to bless us all

I saw this man among trump appointees

odduduwa:
ritualist .... after killing your last daughter you went to London to buy airport abi useless fool

Hello, my friend please do u know what we don't know? Can u share with me

psucc:
I pray he will buy London in no long time, Amen.

so that you can enter London with no need of visa lol

Freeezzz:
This man is the son of Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi, the first Nigerian Professor of Medicine, Alonge(UCH CMD) even named a newly built 1,000(?)seat capacity hall after him. Point is, 'abaowon'le' ni 'Bayo, and I can't see any reason he would do such. Except of course, you are being sarcastic or you know something I don't and would love you to share.

I disagree with on the Aba owo ni Ile aspect because M. K. Only Abiola was once the richest in Africa ,what can you tell me about his son whose age is in his fifties. I can't see any trace of Kola Abiola today. Despite his father wanting him to know about money management. He went and studied the course and yet nothing to remember about him today. Please, don't give me the excuse of polygamous family, because Abiola clarify that issue with everyone he married. Was I there? Of course not but I know that family a little and the court case was in favour of Kola's mother's side. Though Kudirat children are taken care as well. In summary,being from a wealthy family hasn't any real proof one's success in life but determination and the technical know how to press the right button at the right time and the right Place. While one look unto God for his support. Bayo Ogunlesi studied and worked extra hard to achieve his success.

Olu317:
Very fascinating to know. No wonder the Consular General said, Britain won't support Nigeria break up. Imagine if such wealthy Yoruba people come back home. Yoruba word would be second to none. I am really impressed about this my ethnicity. God continue to bless us all

no go find work oh...keep wasting your time on useless tribal sentiments that won't put food on your table.

funny thing is, the Adebayo Ogunlesi doesn't even know whether you exist.

Flat heads won't like this news one bit

Ofemannnu:
I am not understand,is this not the man in Donald Trump govt? mynd44,seun,lalasticlala

Yes, he is.

odduduwa:
ritualist .... after killing your last daughter you went to London to buy airport abi useless fool

keep shut jare shae is ur sister or ur daughter that he used abi.. shae its easy to do rituals why not do ur own an buy MM airport.... Just pray God bless u instead of hating

Ijaya123:
That is an omoluabi for you. Distinguished wherever they are.

It is the other flatie folks, they would have flooded this thread with their empty boasting about developing other people's land.

That is who we Really are. And I am proud to be part of this great Yoruba ethnicity. Irrespective of our shortcoming. We remain a unique People.

Onyochejohn:
I saw this man among trump appointees

Yes ,he wasn't loud mouth and don't boast. His hard work paid off. Despite Donald Trump's hate speech,he still acknowledge a Nigerian of Yoruba descent into his cabinet. The most outstanding of it all is that BAYO OGUNLESI WAS BORN IN NIGERIA. This is the awesome aspect. God bless my Yoruba ethnicity... AMEN

He is not as rich as you all think though I applaud him . With investors like General Electric behind him.he is more of a front but a highly capable one at that

odduduwa:
ritualist .... after killing your last daughter you went to London to buy airport abi useless fool

Stop being delusional and displaying your inestimable stupidity on public forum. Idiot

Tosinayoko:
Yoruba rules.... others follow. Where are those chest beaters? Awon da?

They're no where to be found, won ti be lugbo

Nice one Mr. Adebayo Ogunlesi. No wonder Donald trump picked you. If we have thousands or millions of his likes replicating good image of this country instead of Internet scam, corrupt and drug trafficking people tarnishing our reputation abroad/home, our country will earn the desired respect.

Charity begins at home and I wish our corrupt leaders can pick a lesson from his story that you can legitimately become successful without compromising their way to the top.

adetayo234:
So, you think he will come back home if Nigeria breaks up?

My dear, My dear, you know nothing about the way Yoruba diaspora sees Nigeria. Go and do your research. You will be amazed that they are never in support of this mushroom geographical expression without a future . Do you know Yoruba have a record in the United Nations on self determination, which some people are chanting over as if self determination belonged to one group. Yoruba land have a population that is over 50 countries combined together in some part of the world. Do your findings and see how many countries in Europe combined together have Yoruba's land population. You will be shocked. There are countries with 500,000+ in population and yet are living well without their international passport being seen as a criminal ID. it is an eye opener . I don't like war but if Israel can win the whole of Arab combined in six days, is anything not possible? Do you know a professor called Professor Akinfenwa Akintunde ?, Google him and see his discipline. These are the people that will bring great wonders of development to Yoruba land. God has a plan for us and only him know his plan.

Olu317:
I disagree with on the Aba owo ni Ile aspect because M. K. Only Abiola was once the richest in Africa ,what can you tell me about his son whose age is in his fifties. I can't see any trace of Kola Abiola today. Despite his father wanting him to know about money management. He went and studied the course and yet nothing to remember about him today. Please, don't give me the excuse of polygamous family, because Abiola clarify that issue with everyone he married. Was I there? Of course not but I know that family a little and the court case was in favour of Kola's mother's side. Though Kudirat children are taken care as well. In summary,being from a wealthy family hasn't any real proof one's success in life but determination and the technical know how to press the right button at the right time and the right Place. While one look unto God for his support. Bayo Ogunlesi studied and worked extra hard to achieve his success.

I'm not saying it does absolutely, it's just an added advantage-see the likes of Davido and Cuppy et al. Then, you can't compare Abiola(s( with the Ogunlesi(s); with all the due respect(or not) to Abiola, the Ogunlesi are known to be erudite academia and far too well oriented compared to "controversial" successful businessman cum politician, MHO though.

smartty68:
If this man should come and invest in electricity in Nigeria, person go die?

At least investing in electricity in Nigeria will make his country proud.

Anyway, I'm happy he's a Nigerian. God bless Nigeria

He knows that Nigerians will not pay, even if there is constant electricity

Adeevah:
He knows that Nigerians will not pay, even if there is constant electricity

That shouldn't be used as an excused Dear. Do you know what it means for Nigeria to have uninterrupted power supply? It'll be like a dream come through. Nigerians will pay

Its like you're not tired of noise from generators and total blackout.

Since I was born and now I yam getting old I've never experienced uninterrupted power supply for even 3 days before. Which kind wahala be this na!

Its really heartbreaking and embarrassing

1Rebel:
Lool. Some persons who conducted a referrendum not too long ago in order to leave the EU and would still conduct another one to decide the fate of Scotland, are supporting the invisibility of a country where nothing works. And you, the citizens of the said country and jumping about and applauding them like monkeys in a zoo.

Let buhari's economic policies keep peppering you guys well well in that country. until you develop some sense, the suicide rates in the southwest will be on a continous increase. Dirty backstabbing lot.

Follow follow leave Brtain alone they have told you the truth is it still paining you after all these days?I know the wise adage says the truth either hurts or sets you free,Thank God we are free at last,Nigeria is one country if you and your people need land the Federal Government can dredge and reclaim land from the Atlantic ocean for you and your peeps so you can migrate there like the israelites but una no get money to pay for the services rendered. The Buhari policies are working we are making our money and progressing slowly but surely,which kind of menial job does your family do in chicago?no be say una dey clean toilet for O'Hare International?

israelmao:
Nigeria is blessed no doubt we only have confused and selfish political leaders.Someone like this should be in economic think tank of Nigeria.

You are correct, but he may not succeed because Nigeria policies is leak through ethics and tribal development.

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Ofemannnu:
No wonder Donald Trump picked him!Such a great Nigerian

. Why is he not in the economic team of PMB?,yet he is widely accepted even in the US. Let him voluntarily assist nigeria to overcome the current impasse called economic recession with his wealth of experience.

Ofemannnu:
I am not understand,is this not the man in Donald Trump govt? mynd44,seun,lalasticlala

U are right bro don't be surprised he is the dude in Donald Trump's government

Freeezzz:
I'm not saying it does absolutely, it's just an added advantage-see the likes of Davido and Cuppy et al. Then, you can't compare Abiola(s( with the Ogunlesi(s); with all the due respect(or not) to Abiola, the Ogunlesi are known to be erudite academia and far too well oriented compared to "controversial" successful businessman cum politician, MHO though.

There is a powerful point you didn't key into. And it is the profession. An academic don't know Jack shit on practicability of the thesis or theories he or she propounded but only a business man take risk. What am inferring here is that it has nothing to do with his background but self effort. If am wrong, can you count how many of his siblings or cousins et Al are close in rank to his wealth. What about Doctor Olurotimi Badero( the world’s only interventional cardiologist, nephrologist and peripheral vascular specialist who have full specialist training and certification in nephrology and cardiology), Mike Adenuga, Harry Akande , professor Aluko, Professor Bola Ajibola, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Bishop Oyedepo, Wole Soyinka etc ? , No matter how much their children try on this planet to ride on their father's shoulder ,non can achieve their father's fit if hard work and extraordinary idea isn't seen, non can match these men I have mentioned. People tend to achieve in life based on destiny and determination of not quitting . It is all about hard work and divine touch. Even you can achieve your extra ordinary set goal once you develop your Own ideology, Show it to the world and how to sell it to people. It will amaze you at which you will be patronised , honored and celebrated

Ofemannnu:
I am not understand,is this not the man in Donald Trump govt? mynd44,seun,lalasticlala

You are correct .

Olu317:
Very fascinating to know. No wonder the Consular General said, Britain won't support Nigeria break up. Imagine if such wealthy Yoruba people come back home. Yoruba word would be second to none. I am really impressed about this my ethnicity. God continue to bless us all

and your comment is one among the several reasons to break up,why not "imagine if such wealthy Nigerians come back home,Nigeria world would be second to none.

Omo Odùduwà again

Am happy for him o, but i want to ask did he buy it alone or his company together with other Investors because according to the write up.

In July 2006, Ogunlesi started a private equity firm, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a joint venture whose initial investors included Credit Suisse and General Electric. He currently serves as Chairman and Managing Partner.

There are some extremely wealthy, quiet Nigerians out there, yet they don't go about flaunting. Some will inherit money and wont allow somebody to hear something else.