Folorunsho Alakija began her career in banking and fashion before founding Famfa Oil, which holds a stake in Nigeria’s offshore Agbami oilfield. She is one of the most prominent businesswomen in Nigeria and has been recognised internationally for her rise in the energy sector, alongside continued involvement in fashion and printing businesses.
Folorunsho Alakija
Group Managing Director, Famfa Oil
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Businesswoman who moved from fashion design into oil exploration and became one of Africa's wealthiest women through Famfa Oil.
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- Famfa Oil
- Profession
- Business Executive
- Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Category
- Business & Entrepreneurship
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