These three young men are pragmatically
carving a niche for themselves in the global centre stage as respectable
billionaires in their own right: Money, fame and power are just some of
the attributes that make today’s world billionaires who they are and
these young outstanding Nigerians have achieved that in a very short
time. Young, brimming with ideas and and a determination to achieve the
impossible.
This is list is unfortunately and fortunately made of men. Women like Jennifer Obayuwana, Oyinye Carter and Uche Pedro still lead the way for women in Nigeria. They are on pace to be billionaires too
1. Sijibomi Ogundele:
He
is notably the youngest Nigerian man so far to reach a billion in
earnings from business investments. The 34 year old entrepreneur who is
the CEO of Sujimoto, a real estate business empire, was featured in
Forbes Africa as a brave young Entrepreneur, an astute businessman with
the capacity to change the Nigerian real-estate industry. Mr. Ogundele
boasts of a vast degree of experience as a venture capitalist and
investment strategist has provided a solid background in ensuring
Sujimoto achieves its mission in the establishment of classy housing
units in Nigeria that can compete with its counterparts globally.
He was pictured with the King of Dubai in
one of his photos.In a previous interview with Punch, Sijubomi revealed
his affection for fast cars and antique watches. He got the inspiration
for the name Sujimoto from a Japanese university professor he
encountered, Dr. Sujimoto Koga who had a profound influence on him. The
very articulate Siju loves the luxurious lifestyle and he is not afraid
to enjoy the best things in life. At 33, he bought a pricey Patek
Phillipe wristwatch that costs $150,000 (N23 million) and when asked, he
said he procured it so his grandson can one day use it. The young man
who had a very humble beginning in Agege is responsible for the popular
Medici Terraces at Milverton Road, Ikoyi. The buildings are
architectural masterpieces that would make jaws drop instantly. Mr
Ogundele is on the fast lane to unparalleled wealth and he is just a few
years away from becoming the next Dangote. His exploits have helped to
put Nigeria’s name on the global map especially in the real estate and
construction trade.
He
earned his first millions by going into the liquor business during his
time in China. At the young age of 22, he founded Solidarnosc Asia, a
Chinese alcoholic beverage company that made Solid XS, a premium brand
of vodka. Delano is now the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of
Bakrie Delano Africa – a $1 billion joint venture with the $15 billion
Bakrie Group of Indonesia at the age of 35.
The
40-year-old Igho Sanomi is the founder and CEO of Taleveras Group, a
Nigerian energy, power and construction conglomerate. He was born in
Delta State to a devout catholic father who was a retired Assistant
Inspector General of the Nigerian Police. Mr Sanomi’s mother, Mabel
Iyabo Sanomi holds a Royal title of Yeye Jemo of Isotun Ijesha Kingdom
in Osun State. Taleveras is arguably one of Africa’s largest energy
trading companies, trading close to a billion barrels of crude oil and
millions of tons of condensates, gasoline, jet fuel and LPG every year.
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