Ibukun Awosika
- January 9, 2024
- Entrepreneur
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ibukun Awosika |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 24, 1962(1962-12-24) |
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Ibadan |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Birth City | Oyo State |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Ibukun Awosika Biography
| Name | Ibukun Awosika |
| Birthday | Dec 24 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Ibadan |
| Home Town | Oyo State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Parents | Abdulmashood Adekola, Hannah Aduke Adekola |
| Siblings | Funmi Adeyinka, Remi Adekola |
| Spouse | Abiodun Awosika |
Ibukun Awosika is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on December 24, 1962 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Ibukunoluwa Abiodun (born Bilkisu Abiodun Motunrayo Omobolanle Adekola on 24 December 1962) is a Nigerian businesswoman writer, motivational speaker and author. She currently serves as the Chairman of the First Bank of Nigeria.
7 September 2015 Ibukun was the first female appointed as Chairman of the First Bank of Nigeria following the resignation of Prince Ajibola Afonja.
A member of the African Leadership Initiative and Aspen Global Leadership Network Ibukun is a part of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, director of the Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund and the former Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Women in Management, Business and Public Service. As of 2011, Ibukun founded an organization called the Afterschool Graduate Development Centre, which was a center for career development to combat the rising rate of unemployment in Nigeria.
Ibukun Awosika Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Entrepreneur |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ibukun Awosika is one of the richest Entrepreneur from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ibukun Awosika 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
When she was on her mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps service Ibukun worked as an auditor apprentice for Akintola Williams & Co. because of her passion for architecture. She left to join Alibert Nigeria Ltd. as the showroom manager. In the pursuit of becoming independent, she started an furniture manufacturing company named Quebees Limited in 1989 before it was transformed into The Chair Centre Limited and later SOKOA Chair Centre Limited following an agreement to merge with SOKOA S.A and Guaranty Trust Bank in 2004.
The year 2008 was the time Ibukun made it to the list of five Nigerian entrepreneurs to appear on the very first African version of Dragon’s Den. She also hosts an on-air T.V program known as Business His Way.
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Who is Ibukun Awosika Dating?
According to our records, Ibukun Awosika married to Abiodun Awosika. As of December 1, 2023, Ibukun Awosika’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ibukun Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Ibukun Awosika celebrates birthday on December 24 of every year.
Top Facts about Ibukun Awosika
- Ibukun Awosika is the first female Chairman of First Bank Nigeria.
- She has over 30 years of experience in business and entrepreneurship.
- Awosika is a multiple award-winning entrepreneur and author.
- She founded The Chair Centre Group, a furniture manufacturing company.
- In 2015, she was named as one of Forbes Africa’s “20 Power Women”.
- Awosika is also a motivational speaker and mentor to young entrepreneurs.
- She holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).
- Awosika serves on various boards including Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority.
- Her book “Business His Way” offers insights into her entrepreneurial journey.
- She advocates for women’s empowerment and gender equality in the workplace.
Who is Pastor Ibukun Awosika?
Ibukun Awosika
Nationality| Nigerian
Other names| Blessing Ibukun Awosika
How did Ibukun Awosika start?
After school, Ibukun Awosika started out as an Audit Trainee at Akintola Williams & Co (now Deloitte) as a corp member. She then discovered that she was not cut out to be an accountant; dusting and carrying files around.
Who is Ibukun Awosika husband?
Abiodun Awosika
How do I contact Ibukun Awosika?
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Is Ibukun Awosika married?
Abiodun Awosika