The Executive Chairman of Geregu Power Plant, Femi Otedola, comes across as a phenomenon that cannot be unraveled. Every attempt to unravel the mystery behind his uncommon success in life proves abortive. Just like his name Oluwafemi which literally means ‘God Loves Me’ He is indeed loved and favored by his creator that’s why anytime his detractors try to pull him down he keeps towering high like the statue of liberty in the United States of America.
Indeed; he is a master strategist. More reason his wins are calculated. He knows when to intensify and also knows when to seize fire depending on the mood around him. More reason he diversified from the oil and gas business to focus more on real estate and power. With this, he has stayed relevant for years despite the high tides directed to swallow him.
If you are a post-graduate student of business, economics, risk management and accounts spending a day with the business tycoon will avail you teachings of Harvard standards. How he acquired African Petroleum and repositioned it to Forte Oil; placing it high as one of the biggest players in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria within a short while needed to be studied. It’s not new to him he is known to have always breathed life into any business he ventures into.
Again, the Lagos State-born mogul recently shocked all with the news of his 30 billion naira investment in Nigeria’s leading bank, First Bank, Plc. As he celebrated his 59thbirthday, on the 4th of November, people who have benefited from his benevolence, friends and family members had the opportunity to celebrate him to the high heavens. The generous philanthropist received goodwill messages, newspapers advertorials and other birthday wishes. It’s an indication that he is loved by many. He opted to spend the day with his wife and children in Europe as he also offered prayers to his creator. Sources averred that; ‘FO will be launching his book on business pretty soon and also his close friends and family members are also planning a massive 60th birthday for him next year. It’s going to be massive as the whole country will be shut down on his behalf.”
