Forbes Richest Igbo Men In Nigeria: The Igbos are without doubt among the richest people in Nigeria. They are mostly known due to the love they have for money and business.
This have made them succeed in almost every business sector in the country, in fact, the Igbos are seen in every state doing one business or the other. They don’t joke with business and customers.
Who are the Forbes richest Igbo men in Nigeria? This is a question almost everyone keeps asking RichestPedia, as such, we have made research and came up with a topic on this.
Without further Ado, below are the Forbes wealthy igbo men in the country.
1. Arthur Eze
Arthur Eze who is the CEO and founder of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, one of the biggest Oil exploration and production companies in Nigeria is one of the Forbes richest Igbo men. He is a well known Billionaire and business tycoon from Anambra State.
The 74-year-old billionaire has been in the game for about 10 years now with different businesses and companies to his name.
2. Peter Obi
Peter Obi is a famous Nigeria Politician, businessman, Billionaire and also a philanthropist. He was the former Governor of Anambra State and among the Presidential candidates of the just concluded election in Nigeria.
Asides politics, Peter Obi is a great businessman, he started as a small trader before moving to having one of the best companies in Nigeria. Obi has indeed made huge amount of money from his businesses and also from politics, so it is safe to say the 62 years old is a billionaire and one of the Forbes wealthy Igbo men in Nigeria.
3. Obi Cubana
Obi Cubana is a prominent Nigerian businessman, entertainer, and socialist from Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He went to central primary school after which he proceeded to Dennis Memorial Grammar school were he obtained his secondary school. Obi Cubana is also a degree holder from the Prestigious University Of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Talking of his business, Cubana is the chairman and CEO of Cubana Group. It was established in 2009, and has now transformed into a Multi Billion Naira business. He is the third person on this list.
4. Cletus Ibeto
Cletus Ibeto is another rich igbo man we have in Nigeria. He is a great businessman and the owner of Ibeto Group. Currently, Cletus Ibeto has a whopping net worth of $3.8 Billion. His company specializes in producing Cement, Energy, and automotive parts.
5. Orji Uzor Kalu
This list will not be completed without the name of Former Governor Of Abia State and a one time Senator. He is a popular business tycoon and politician. Orji has one of the largest companies in Nigeria that deals with investment in Banking, shipping, manufacturing, oil trading and media as well.
6. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema
Next on this great list is the chairman and CEO of AirPeace. His name is Allen Ifechukwu Onyema and Hails from Anambra State. Just like Kano, Anambra is blessed with wealthy men. Most of the richest Igbo men in the country all came from the state.
Allen had his education all in Anambra, after graduating, he started his own business, and in the year 2008, he joined the Aviation business. The business man have dominated the Airline sector with AirPeace, in fact, his Airline is among the best in Nigeria. Nobody needs to tell you there is so much money in Airline business, Allen is now worth Billion of Naira.
7. Emeka Offor
Emeka Offor is the number 7th Forbes wealthy Igbo men in Nigeria. He was born and grew up in Anambra State.
Offor is a successful business tycoon and philanthropist. He is into the oil and energy business with a headquarter based in Abuja, Nigeria. Emeka Offor is the founder of Chrome Group.
8. Rochas Okorocha
Rochas Okorocha is a popular politician in Nigeria, he was the former Governor of IMO State. He is also into business and philanthropist activities as well. Okorocha have made so much money from politics and business. He has a foundation aimed at helping the less privileged in the society.
9. Ifeanyi Uba
Ifeanyi Uba is a famous investor, entrepreneur, and Businessman from Nnewi, Anambra State. He is no doubt among the Forbes richest Igbo men. Uba is into sport business, he is the owner of Ifeanyi Ubah F.C. a Nigeria football club.
Asides Sport, Ifeanyi is also an oil mogul who owns Capital Oil and Gas Industrial Limited.
10. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma
Have you heard of Innoson Motors? Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma is the founder and CEO of that company which produces cars in Nigeria. He is from Anambra State, he starting by just selling spare motor parts, today he has one of the best company worth Billions of Naira.
Conclusion
The names above are the Forbes richest Igbo men in Nigeria. Some of these men have created huge cash from their businesses. Drop your comments below and don’t forget to share.
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