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Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu
Sir Louis Phillip Odumegwu Ojukwu, was a business tycoon who hailed from Umudim Nnewi. He was considered the wealthiest person in Nigeria and the whole of west Africa at the time.
Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu
Sir Louis Phillip Odumegwu Ojukwu, was a business tycoon who hailed from Umudim Nnewi. He was considered the wealthiest person in Nigeria and the whole of west Africa at the time.
He was Nigeria's first recorded billionaire with his net worth reaching equivalent of 4 billion dollars using today's currency.
He was the founder of Ojukwu Transport, Ojukwu Stores and Ojukwu Textiles. At his peak, he was the first and founding president of The Nigerian Stock
He was the founder of Ojukwu Transport, Ojukwu Stores and Ojukwu Textiles. At his peak, he was the first and founding president of The Nigerian Stock
Exchange as well as president of The African Continental Bank.
He was also either chairman or on the board of directors of some of Nigeria's most profitable companies such as Shell Oil Nigeria Limited, Guinness Nig. Ltd, Nigerian National Shipping Lines, Nigerian Cement Factory,
He was also either chairman or on the board of directors of some of Nigeria's most profitable companies such as Shell Oil Nigeria Limited, Guinness Nig. Ltd, Nigerian National Shipping Lines, Nigerian Cement Factory,
Nigerian Coal Corporation, Costain West Africa Ltd, John Holt, Nigerian Marketing Board amongst others. He won a parliamentary seat during the nation's first republic.
Sir Ojukwu went to lagos with nothing in 1929 aged just 20 but 10 years later, he was already managing his own
Sir Ojukwu went to lagos with nothing in 1929 aged just 20 but 10 years later, he was already managing his own
chain of businesses which included, Ojukwu Stores, Ojukwu textiles and Ojukwu transportation company.
By 1950, Ojukwu Transportation company had over 200 trucks in its fleet.
He also owned numerous building, landed properties and stocks.
By 1950, Ojukwu Transportation company had over 200 trucks in its fleet.
He also owned numerous building, landed properties and stocks.
His Rolls-Royce wraith was used to chauffeur Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Nigeria in 1956
What a great man he was!
May he continue to rest in Power ✊
#IgboTbt #IgboAmaka #IgboNweremmadu
What a great man he was!
May he continue to rest in Power ✊
#IgboTbt #IgboAmaka #IgboNweremmadu
