Folorunsho Alakija is the richest self-made woman in Africa and one of just two female billionaires on the continent.
In an address to students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) during a United Nations’ International Youths Day, the CEO of Famfa Oil challenged the students to dream big and work hard.
Below is her speech:
“I come from Ikorodu, Lagos state. I am married to a dashing young lawyer of 70 years of age and we have four grown up gentlemen and grandchildren. It has not been a rag to riches fairytale. It has not been an overnight phenomenon like some cases which you find here and there all over the world.
In an address to students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) during a United Nations’ International Youths Day, the CEO of Famfa Oil challenged the students to dream big and work hard.
Below is her speech:
“I come from Ikorodu, Lagos state. I am married to a dashing young lawyer of 70 years of age and we have four grown up gentlemen and grandchildren. It has not been a rag to riches fairytale. It has not been an overnight phenomenon like some cases which you find here and there all over the world.




