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Here are the top most influential Nigerian CEOs in 2015 according to Ventures Africa.
Segun Agbaje Managing Director, GTB
The Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, is renowned for his over 19-year experience in investment and international banking. His diligence in carrying out his duties has given him his reputation as a highly respected and very accomplished professional within the West African sub-region.
He was recently recognized as CEO of the Year at the 2015 Finance Monthly Global Awards.
Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh, Zinox Group
Leonard Stanley is regarded as a trail blazer in Nigeria’s IT industry. In 2001 he set up Zinox Technologies Limited with a determination to fill the gap in the market for manufacturing computers locally. Zinox Computers is Nigeria’s First Internationally Certified Branded Computers.
With Task Systems Limited, his first company, he computerized 95 percent of the Print Media, Publishing Houses and Advertising Agencies in Nigeria, winning several outstanding industry awards. He also pioneered IT solutions and distribution in West Africa through ITEC Solutions Limited and Technology Distributions Limited and TD, respectively, which are both award-winning companies. He has also been involved with ICT Brokers, Buyright AFRICA Dotcom and ICT Connect.
Jason Njoku, Irokotv
Jason Njoku is the cofounder of iROKO Partners, an African-focused media streaming platform that has drawn significant attention since its inception for its innovation in utilizing an untapped million dollar opportunity.
As of 2014, iROKO had already become the largest Youtube partner in Africa, with over 500,000 movie licenses purchased. It also had over 14 million hours of media content on its license rights and more than 800,000 registered users, making it the largest distributor of Nollywood content globally.
Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa according to Forbes. The business mogul is known for his cement factories all over the country and the continent and he has growing interests in order markets.
The fascinating thing about this 58-year old business magnate is the fact that he has been able to provide a beacon of light for young Africans in the area of employment, while simultaneously enhancing his personal fortune. He was placed at number 71 on Forbes 2015 Most Powerful People in the World list.
Mosunmola Abudu, Ebonylife TV
Mosunmola "Mo" Abudu is fondly referred to as the queen of talk shows and Nigeria’s Oprah. She is a media mogul and self-taught TV host.
In 2013, she launched EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first continent-wide black entertainment network, which targets the continent's growing and aspiring middle class with programming that celebrates style and success while motivating its audiences to dream and dream big.
The Nigerian TV personality has arguably revolutionised TV in Africa since she launched the continent’s first syndicated talk show, Moments With Mo, in 2006. Mo was recognized by Forbes as one of Africa’s Most Successful Women in 2015.
Ayodeji Adewumi, Jobberman CEO
Ayodeji Adewunmi co-founded one of Nigeria’s biggest job portals, Jobberman, in 2009 while he was still studying Medicine and Surgery at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Since then, Jobberman has become the leading employment portal in both Nigeria and Ghana and has recently been recognized as one of the best internet brands in Nigeria. The site continues to be rated as one of the most innovative technology companies in Africa. As of 2014, over 1 million professionals and about 25,000 companies were actively using the recruitment site.
Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, Arik Air Ltd
Michael Ihide is the Group CEO and President of Arik Air Ltd, Nigeria and Arik Air International Ltd, UK.
Under his leadership, Arik Air has grown to be West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline and since he became the CEO of the establishment in 2009, the airline has also become the national carrier of neighboring country, Sierra Leone.
Uchenna Jennifer Pedro, Bella Naija
31-year old Uchenna Pedro, is the founder of BellaNaija, an online fashion, lifestyle and entertainment blog to celebrate Africans. She is also the CEO of BainStone Limited, a new-media company.
She placed 22nd in Punch Newspaper’s rating of the 100 people, places, events and things that shaped 2008. In 2011, she was a finalist in the Young Person of the Year category at The Future Awards.
Segun Agbaje Managing Director, GTB
The Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, is renowned for his over 19-year experience in investment and international banking. His diligence in carrying out his duties has given him his reputation as a highly respected and very accomplished professional within the West African sub-region.
He was recently recognized as CEO of the Year at the 2015 Finance Monthly Global Awards.
Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh, Zinox Group
Leonard Stanley is regarded as a trail blazer in Nigeria’s IT industry. In 2001 he set up Zinox Technologies Limited with a determination to fill the gap in the market for manufacturing computers locally. Zinox Computers is Nigeria’s First Internationally Certified Branded Computers.
With Task Systems Limited, his first company, he computerized 95 percent of the Print Media, Publishing Houses and Advertising Agencies in Nigeria, winning several outstanding industry awards. He also pioneered IT solutions and distribution in West Africa through ITEC Solutions Limited and Technology Distributions Limited and TD, respectively, which are both award-winning companies. He has also been involved with ICT Brokers, Buyright AFRICA Dotcom and ICT Connect.
Jason Njoku, Irokotv
Jason Njoku is the cofounder of iROKO Partners, an African-focused media streaming platform that has drawn significant attention since its inception for its innovation in utilizing an untapped million dollar opportunity.
As of 2014, iROKO had already become the largest Youtube partner in Africa, with over 500,000 movie licenses purchased. It also had over 14 million hours of media content on its license rights and more than 800,000 registered users, making it the largest distributor of Nollywood content globally.
Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa according to Forbes. The business mogul is known for his cement factories all over the country and the continent and he has growing interests in order markets.
The fascinating thing about this 58-year old business magnate is the fact that he has been able to provide a beacon of light for young Africans in the area of employment, while simultaneously enhancing his personal fortune. He was placed at number 71 on Forbes 2015 Most Powerful People in the World list.
Mosunmola Abudu, Ebonylife TV
Mosunmola "Mo" Abudu is fondly referred to as the queen of talk shows and Nigeria’s Oprah. She is a media mogul and self-taught TV host.
In 2013, she launched EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first continent-wide black entertainment network, which targets the continent's growing and aspiring middle class with programming that celebrates style and success while motivating its audiences to dream and dream big.
The Nigerian TV personality has arguably revolutionised TV in Africa since she launched the continent’s first syndicated talk show, Moments With Mo, in 2006. Mo was recognized by Forbes as one of Africa’s Most Successful Women in 2015.
Ayodeji Adewumi, Jobberman CEO
Ayodeji Adewunmi co-founded one of Nigeria’s biggest job portals, Jobberman, in 2009 while he was still studying Medicine and Surgery at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Since then, Jobberman has become the leading employment portal in both Nigeria and Ghana and has recently been recognized as one of the best internet brands in Nigeria. The site continues to be rated as one of the most innovative technology companies in Africa. As of 2014, over 1 million professionals and about 25,000 companies were actively using the recruitment site.
Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, Arik Air Ltd
Michael Ihide is the Group CEO and President of Arik Air Ltd, Nigeria and Arik Air International Ltd, UK.
Under his leadership, Arik Air has grown to be West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline and since he became the CEO of the establishment in 2009, the airline has also become the national carrier of neighboring country, Sierra Leone.
Uchenna Jennifer Pedro, Bella Naija
31-year old Uchenna Pedro, is the founder of BellaNaija, an online fashion, lifestyle and entertainment blog to celebrate Africans. She is also the CEO of BainStone Limited, a new-media company.
She placed 22nd in Punch Newspaper’s rating of the 100 people, places, events and things that shaped 2008. In 2011, she was a finalist in the Young Person of the Year category at The Future Awards.
