Mrs Folorunsho Alakija, Nigeria's richest woman and executive vice chair of Famfa Oil
one of the largest deep water oil discoveries in Nigeria with a joint
partnership with international giants Chevron and Petrobras graces the cover of the August
2016 edition of Forbes Africa.
With an estimated net worth of $1.73 billion, Alakija’s rise to becoming the second richest woman of African decent behind Isabel dos Santos and the fourth richest person in Nigeria has come at an extraordinary fight against the Federal Government of Nigeria.
With an estimated net worth of $1.73 billion, Alakija’s rise to becoming the second richest woman of African decent behind Isabel dos Santos and the fourth richest person in Nigeria has come at an extraordinary fight against the Federal Government of Nigeria.
In her exclusive interview with Forbes Africa correspondent, Peace Hyde, Alakija tells her amazing journey from a company secretary to building one of the most renowned fashion houses in Nigeria culminating in the experience that led her to ultimately take on the Nigerian government in an 11 year battle and win.
This just goes to show that being a woman is no excuse for failure. Inspiring!
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