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8 hrs agoImo State no be only land of suya and “Akpu Gari”—na house of big-time hustlers and oga men wey sabi collect money from different avenues. From politics to tech, transport to nightlife, our state produce powerhouses. Today, we go talk their story, chop gist on how dem blow, and gather life lessons wey fit ginger una own hustle.
Abeg, make una follow body and spirit as we dive deep!
1. Rochas Okorocha – The Billionaire Politician
Omo, Rochas na OG boss of Imo wealth. We no dey talk small money—dis na man wey dem estimate net worth don reach a massive $1.4 billion . Yes! You hear am well.
How him wey blow?
Na former governor wey sabi project work, build roads, empower youths, and deliver scholarship.
E own Real Estate, Hotels, and still dey collect juicy government contracts.
Him Foundation dey support education and skill acquisition for grassroots level.
Wetin we learn? If you combine PUBLIC SERVICE with good business sense, e go work like charm. Rochas show say na power plus brain fit make you salt life.
2. Pascal Gabriel Dozie – The Banker Who Made Billion
Meet Pascal Dozie—charismatic, calm, and loaded. Guy na pioneer for Diamond Bank, and him don sprinkle money for education through Pan-Atlantic University. His net worth? Around $1.1 billion .
How he blow?
He created Diamond Bank from scratch.
He invest for real estate.
Educate younger generation make dem sabi finance and business.
Life lesson: If you dey passionate for finance AND ready to create from zero, agbala money fit enter your pocket.
3. Leo Stan Ekeh – Tech Mogul and Indigenizer
Tech no be small matter for Imo. Leo Ekeh na founder of Zinox Technologies and Buyright Africa Dotcom. Dem say him net worth don reach $1 billion .
Him hustle:
Produce made-in-Nigeria laptops and gadgets.
Push for local tech innovation.
E build e-commerce company before Amazon draw strong.
What's the message? You no need to import tech. If you believe for Naija, you can stand your ground and cash out.
4. Tony Ezenna – Pharma Kingpin
Meet Chief Tony Ezenna of Orange Drugs Limited—owner of Delta Soup, Boska, and others. Him net worth dey around $490 million .
Why him dey shine?
Pharma business no dey go slow; health matter na daily need.
He expanded distribution across Nigeria and beyond.
Our takeaway: Sector wey get evergreen demand fit pay heavy benefits.
5. Hope Uzodinma – Engineer-Turned-Governor
Officer turned engineer, turned government man — that na Hope Uzodinma. Before politics, e be CEO of Smiec Engineering & Construction. Now e be governor, and e use both power and skill to cash out around $200 million .
Why he dey stand?
E no leave engineering alone when he enter govern.
E sabi grab contracts for infrastructure.
E balance public duty with personal hustle.
Lesson: Naija politics na goldmine if you sabi navigate am professionally.
6. Emeka Ihedioha – Politician Combined with Real Estate Swagger
If you dey Imo, you sabi Emeka Ihedioha—former governor, ex-Deputy Speaker of House of Reps. Him net worth dey around $25 million .
His success recipe:
Rocking political positions.
Investing heavily in real estate projects.
Balanced life with class and humility.
Lessons: Hustle no always need to be loud. Quiet grind still fit pay big.
7. Cubana Chief Priest – Party Never Done King
"Party till dem bury am": na slogan for Cubana Chief Priest (Pascal Okechukwu). Him don build nightlife empire like Xhrine, promote Bullet energy drink, with influence pass outside Imo . Net worth estimated around $20 million.
Why he dey pop:
Him sabi affect culture and entertainment.
Him use social media maximize brand.
Him lifestyle sell.
Lesson: If your vibe fit sell to people, e fit convert to big business.
8. Ifeanyi Ararume – Mix of Politics and Real Estate
Ifeanyi Ararume no be new name. Ex-Senator, perennial candidate for governor, him net worth around $10 million .
Why he fit this list:
He owns real estate.
He get influence and contracts through political cycle.
Lesson: Even competition fit bring opportunity to grind outside office.
9. Frank Nneji – Transport Mogul
Founder of ABC Transport, Frank Nneji dey make money on the move . Even though we nor belt exact figure, the guy’s infrastructure investment and bus network na heavy business.
Ny lessons:
Logistics na sector wey never stop.
Reliable service plus expansion = compounded growth.
10. Charles Ugwuh – Industrialist and Engineer
Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh, former Minister of Commerce & Industry, owner of factories like Rokana and Hydro Resources .
Why he dey this list:
Him know industrial sector.
Him honed political strategy to execute industry projects.
Him wealth dey meaningful and legacy-dependant.
Lesson: Manufacturing na long term play—if you stick around, Nigeria needs infrastructure.
Quick Recap Table
Gist from These Top 10
Politics fit fund your vision – But make you fit mix am with real business to avoid quick disappear.
Diversify your portfolios – Don’t put all your egg for office. Spread to business, real estate, tech.
Localize your brand – Make your money from our soil. From laptops to pharma, make naija proud.
Service delivery no dey dull – Frank Nneji show say logistics be key; people go pay if service sweet.
Lifestyle dey sell – Chief Priest show say even party and brand can monetize.
Quiet Wealth is Terror – E no always need flash. Lowkey movement still dey collect big money.
Use office power wisely – Pascal and Rochas show say success be mixture of service and strategy.
Final Take
Imo State don produce versatile moguls—Tech kings, Party heroes, Governor billionaires, and even transport moguls. Your hustle path no get limit: na culture, politics, business, or reason-based innovation.
The key lessons:
Hustle with sense.
Mix your skill with smart investments.
Don’t wait for office for reason.
Remain humble, but let your work collect respect.
If you dey think say your lane too small, make Rochas, Pascal, and Leo show you say “where you start no be where you end”
Let's Speak
How far with your hustle? You dey plan tech startup? Or you dey study law? Or na next generation of transport kings wey dey your bone? I wan hear your story. Drop am for comment make we build (and break!) ghettos of excellence together.
If you love this post, don’t low-rate am o! Share am for WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook—make dem go learn. And if you sabi big Imo names wey fit enter next version, abeg holler.
Till next time: Stay humble, stay focused, stay Imo! 🔥💸