The world of business is mostly considered a male-dominated arena.
However, several women have made a mark that cannot go unnoticed in this field.
One such woman is Folorunsho Alakija.
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Here is all about her.
Folorunsho is a Nigerian businesswoman who is involved in fashion, real estate, oil, and printing industries.
Folorunsho Alakija profile summary
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She went to Our Ladies of Apostles in Lagos between 1955 and 1958 for her nursery school studies.
When she was 7 years old, Folorunsho traveled to the United Kingdom for her primary school education.
She studied at Dinorben School for Girls in Hafodunos Hall in Llangeynyw, Wales, between 1959 and 1963.
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She later returned to the United Kingdom to undertake secretarial studies at Pitman’s Central College in London.
She also took a course in Fashion at the Central School of Fashion in London.
She landed her first job in Lagos, Nigeria as an executive secretary at Sijuade Enterprises.
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In September 1996, she partnered with the Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited through a joint venture contract.
The couple has been blessed with four lovely children.
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Children
Folorunsho Alakija children are the second-most important part of her life.
These sons help their mother in her different business ventures as they work at Famfa Oil Limited.
The four sons go by the name Folarin, Rotimi, Dele, and Ladi.
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Philanthropic interest and books
Folorunsho has a foundation which is known as Rose of Sharon Foundation.
It helps orphans and widows through business grants and scholarships.
The billionaire isa successful writeras well.
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Folorunsho Alakija books include:
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She is the richest woman in Nigeria and the second richest woman in Africa after the famous Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
As of now, Folorunsho Alakija’s net worth stands at$2.5 billion.
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In the recent past, she added four Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons to her automobiles.
The price of each car of them goes for around $114,000.
She also owns several luxury sedans for her private and family daily use.
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It is estimated to cost around $50 million.
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According to Forbes, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is listed as therichest womanin Africa while Folorunsho Alakija comes in second place.
What does Folorunsho Alakija do?
Folorunsho is a popular businesswoman and the second richest woman in Africa.
She manages her oil company in addition to her other different business ventures.
How did Folorunsho Alakija get rich?
She has run a successful business in the oil industry as she is the owner of Famfa Oil Company.
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Folorunsho Alakija serves as a great role model for African women.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
you might email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.
