Dr. Folorunso Alakija
A leading Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist, Dr. Folorunso Alakija is 69 today.
Born on 15 July 1951 to the family of Chief L. A. Ogbara in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Alakija is a Nigerian billionaire businesswoman ranked by Forbes as the richest woman in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $1 billion.
She is the Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil, a Nigerian oil exploration company with a stake in Agbami Oilfield, a prolific offshore asset. Famfa Oil’s partners include Chevron and Petrobras.
The woman business-magnate is involved in the fashion,oil, real estate and printing industries. She is the group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group which consists of The Rose of Sharon Prints & Promotions Limited, Digital Reality Prints Limited.
She also has a majority stake in Day-Spring Property Development Company.
In appreciation to almighty God, the celebrant gives thanks for gift of life. She equally showed appreciation to family, friends and well-wishers.
“It’s my birthday today and I have many reasons to be thankful. I want to take this moment to appreciate you all, for the love and support you’ve shown me over the years. May the good Lord cause men to celebrate you as you have celebrated me.
“Thank you Lord for this priceless gift called life”, she stated in her social media handle.
Alakija is also a pious Christian, and the Servant-leader, Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry Int’l (ROSGMI), a Christian ministry in Lagos which often facilitates marriage seminars and supports to less-privileged class particularly widows.
Happy birthday to you ma, you are really a rare gem. An epitome of humility. More wins.
Love to live and be like you.