With an estimated net worth of between $600 million and $3.2 billion, Folorunsho Alakija was in 2012 listed by Forbes as the richest woman in Africa. The business tycoon, who trained as a secretary, is the Group Managing Director, Rose of Sharon Group and the executive vice chairman, Famfa Oil Limited.
Still maintaining the lead, today, July 15 is her 66th birthday.
Grateful to the Almighty, Mrs Alakija who recently hosted guests by throwing a lavish wedding for her son and daughter-in-law in London, wrote:
“Happy 66th Birthday to Me!
Lord Jesus, I come to your throne room to celebrate my special day. Thank you Lord for making me see another beautiful year, Thank you Father for the Gift of Life.
All I can say is THANK YOU LORD for WITHOUT YOU I AM NOTHING BUT WITH YOU I HAVE EVERYTHING I WILL EVER NEED. I AM TRULY GRATEFUL.
COVENANT KEEPING GOD!” (sic)
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Alakija