Young Nigerians are making waves, conquering the odds, rewriting history, and changing the narrative. Men and women who have established companies, and have grown it from nothing, or relative obscurity, to a remarkable brand. Here is a list of top Under-40 CEOs in Nigeria.
Uche Eze-Pedro
Uche is the founder of Bella Naija, a topnotch lifestyle and entertainment media brand. Uche through her media reach is a major player and new media influencer. Uche has a plethora of staff that works full time and part-time in her establishment. Also, her company has been able to birth other smaller companies, with youths taking charge of core positions. She is only but 35 years.
Elo Umeh
Elo is the founder and CEO of the Terragon Group. With over 15 years of relevant work experience in the media and tech industries. Not long ago, he acquired the Singapore based mobile tech firm; Bizense. He is by far focused and surely a man on a mission.
Arinze Madueke
Dr. Arinze Madueke received his medical training both in Nigeria and the United States. Upon return, the 34 years old founded Zidora Group. Today has several subsidiaries and many business interests that cut across travels and tours, pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, oil, and gas among others. In all, Zidora Group has over 7 offices nationwide, with a staff strength of over 150 employees. The Anambra born Chief recently ventured into media, I.T, and tech. A seasoned philanthropist and a perfect gentleman.
Linda Ikeji
Linda needs no further introduction. The 39 years has worked so hard to distinguish herself. These days, she enjoys her time with her son more. Linda is the CEO of Linda Ikeji blog and Linda Ikeji Tv, among others.
Seun Osewa
The 37 years old founder of nairaland, is an inspiring young Nigerian. Nairaland has continued to live and thrive as an online community/forum of its own kind. Seun understands what he wants from social media and carefully carved his own path. Nairaland was launched in 2005.
Abubakar Falalu Sadiq
Abubakar is an unassuming persona. The 29 years old is the founder of Falgates which business focuses on farming and milling rice. With this, with about 200 employees, as far back as 2017, he made fortune worth over one hundred million Naira.
Etop Ikpe
This 37 years old founder of cars45, an online auto business shop, that sales cars. It is a major online car buying hub in Nigeria and beyond.
Evans Akanno
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The 28 years maverick is the founder of Cregital. Nigeria’s leading digital agency, offering services that range from web design to graphic design. Evans is the designer of Jumia and Konga logos. He also has as his clients; Google, Zenith Bank, Multichoice, among other big brands as his clients. A few months ago, he announced that Cregital his company has a new co-founder. He was also fortunate to feature in Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30.
Onyeka Akumah
Onyeka is the founder of Farmcrowdy, an Agrotech firm designed for the special purpose of helping farmers sell their produce, among other Agro tech services. The 34 years old is a leading figure in the Agrotech business in Africa.
Cornel Osigwe
Apart from being Head of Corporate Communication at Innoson Group, Mr. Cornel Osigwe has proven beyond doubt that whatever a man can dream, he can achieve. His idea of changing the lackluster media narrative in South East prompted him to establish what will now become the biggest Online media empire in the South East, Anaedoonline.ng. He, alongside his team, has slashed records and created new that even competitors are shy to come close. He perfectly balances his time at Innoson and his company, Freshminds Group. The 37 years old is the founder of Freshmind Group that has over 30 staff.
Culled from Vanguard
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