Top 10 Richest Men in Lagos State: Pure Lagosian Billionaires

My people, how far? You don ever wonder who dey behind all the big money moves for Lagos? The ones wey dey make the city shine like say na diamond? Abeg, make I take you inside the lives of the top 10 richest men wey be pure indigenes of Lagos State. From oil to telecom, real estate to tech, these men no just dey chop life; dem dey build legacies. So, grab your zobo and chin-chin; let's dive into the world of Lagos billionaires.

1. Razaq Okoya – The Eleganza Boss

Razaq Okoya na the founder of Eleganza Group, wey dey into manufacturing and real estate. As the Aare of Lagos, Okoya don build a legacy of entrepreneurship. With a net worth of $1.5 billion, e dey among the top businessmen in Lagos. E start from humble beginnings, selling tailoring materials, but today, e dey live large with estates and factories across the city.

2. Adewale Tinubu – The Oil and Gas Executive

Adewale Tinubu na the group CEO of Oando PLC. With a net worth of $1 billion, Tinubu don lead Oando through significant mergers and acquisitions. E also co-founded Ocean & Oil Group, wey later become Oando. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

3. Segun Agbaje – The Banking Executive

Segun Agbaje na the CEO of Guaranty Trust Holding PLC, one of Nigeria’s top commercial banks. With over 26 years of experience in the banking sector, Agbaje don lead GTBank to become a leading financial institution in Nigeria. E also serve as PepsiCo’s director and dey on the Middle East and Africa advisory board for Mastercard. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

4. Jimi Agbaje – The Pharmaceutical Mogul

Jimi Agbaje na a renowned pharmacist and politician. E be CEO of JAYKAY Pharmaceutical and Chemical Company Nigeria Limited. E don contest for Lagos state governorship position twice, in 2015 and 2019 respectively. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

5. Olu Okeowo – The Real Estate Magnate

Olu Okeowo na the founder of Gibraltar Construction Nigeria Limited, a prominent real estate development company. With a net worth of $3.4 billion, Okeowo don build luxury properties wey adorn Lagos’ skyline. E knack for identifying lucrative investment opportunities in the real estate sector don propel am to immense wealth and prominence in the city.

6. Bola Tinubu – The Political Titan

Bola Tinubu na the former governor of Lagos State and one of the most influential politicians in Nigeria. E dey also a media investor and own Television Continental (TVC). Though e no dey active in business, e wealth and influence no fit be overemphasized. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

7. Sijibomi Ogundele – The Luxury Real Estate Developer

Sijibomi Ogundele na the founder of Sujimoto Group, a luxury real estate development company. E don build high-end properties wey dey attract attention both locally and internationally. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

8. Kola Aluko – The Aviation and Infrastructure Mogul

Kola Aluko na a Nigerian businessman with interests in African infrastructure development and aviation. Formerly based in Nigeria, Aluko was the Co-Chief Officer and executive director of Atlantic Energy, an indigenous, private upstream oil and gas company, focused on independent exploration and production in Nigeria. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

9. Jimoh Ibrahim – The Diversified Tycoon

Jimoh Ibrahim na one of the wealthiest men in Lagos. E be businessman, lawyer, politician, and philanthropist. E be chairman and CEO of Global Fleet Group, a diversified conglomerate with many subsidiary companies in Lagos State. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

10. Prince Samuel Adedoyin – The Industrialist

Prince Samuel Adedoyin na a Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist. E be the founder and chairman of the Doyin Group of Companies, a conglomerate interested in manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality, and energy. E dey among the top businessmen wey dey shape Lagos' economy.

Conclusion

Lagos no just dey shine; na these men dey make am shine. From telecom to oil, banking to real estate, dem dey shape the economic landscape of Nigeria. Their stories dey inspire, and their successes dey motivate. If you dey hustle for Lagos, remember say e no easy, but e possible. Keep grinding, and who knows? Maybe one day, your name go dey among the richest men in Lagos.