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    “I became a billionaire with Mariam Babangida’s connection” — Folorunsho Alakija

    Billionaire business woman, Folorunsho Alakija has revealed how she rose to her status with the help of Mariam Babangida, the late wife of Nigeria’s Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida.

    Mrs Alakija made the disclosure during an interview with Arise TV on Good Morning Nigeria show to mark her 70th birthday.

    The introduction to the Arise TV interview reads:

    “The Nigerian oil and gas industry has been dominated by men, and it is “seldom” that you find a woman occupying a position as powerful as the one occupied by Apostle “Folorunsho Alakija”. Related Posts

    “She is one of Nigeria’s most successful businesswomen who wears many hats: she is an author, a philanthropist, a real estate mogul, and secured one of the most lucrative ventures from the Nigerian government…an oil block.

    “In celebration of her 70th Birthday, Apostle Alakija shared the secret to her success and much more in this special ARISE News feature.

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