10 richest Igbo families in Nigeria
10 richest Igbo families in Nigeria
Each tribe has people who are influential, wealthy and every sense royalty. Although Dangote is the richest Nigerian, he is not the richest man of Igbo descent. Same is applicable to the case of Mike Adenuga who is the richest Yoruba man. The Igbo's are known to be very wealthy and industrious.
It was recorded that the first billionaire in Nigeria was from the east. Sir Louis Ojukwu was considered as the first billionaire in Nigeria. He was the father of the President of the defunct Biafra nation. He was so rich to the extent that he doesn't need any visa before he can visit the United Kingdom.
In this generation, Arthur Eze has been declared as the richest Igbo man in Nigeria.
1. Prince Arthur Eze
He is the founder and chairman of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, which has assets in Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea and Gambia. He made $200 million in 2010 from selling oil blocks. He hails from Anambra state. He has many properties and fleets of cars. He currently worth $5.8 billion
2. Cletus Ibeto
He is head of The Ibeto Group, the largest business enterprise from Nnewi, a city unique for its entrepreneurial spirit. He owns Ibeto petrochemical. He currently worth $3.7 billion.
3. Rocha's Okorocha
The former Governor of Imo state is one of the richest men from the east. He was a rich man before venturing into politics. His current net worth is estimated at $1.5 billion
4. ABC Orjiakor
He is the chairman of Seplat Petroleum Development Company. He was a medical doctor by profession before venturing into politics. His current net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion
5. Orji Uzor Kalu
The controversial politician is one of the richest men from the east. He was a former Governor of Abia state. He is the founder of SLOK, an investment company which has shares in banking and oil and gas. He is estimated to worth $1.1 billion
6. Pascal Dozie
Pascal is the chairman of Mtn Nigeria. He also founded Diamond Bank PLC and was the chairman for 15 years. His net worth is $1 billion
7. Leo Stan Ekeh
Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh is a Nigerian businessman. He is the founder and chairman of Zinox Group. He is also the chairman of Konga.com. He is estimated to worth $995 million.
8. Cosmas Maduka
Maduka is the chairman of Coscharis company. His company is basically into transportation. His indigenous conglomerate company has diverse interest in Manufacturing, ICT, Petrochemical, Auto care and Auto Components, Automobile Sales and Services, Agric and Agro Allied business sectors. He is currently estimated to worth $850 million
9. Tony Ezenna
He is the chairman of Orange drugs limited. The company specializes in the distribution of pharmaceutical and beauty products from Indonesia, Germany, Italy, and the United States to Nigeria. He is currently estimated to worth $430 million
10. Ifeanyi Ubah
Ifeanyi owns capital oil and Ifeanyi Ubah Fc. He is currently a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria. He worth $200 million.
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