There are many rich men and women in Igbo land. Who is the richest? This piece covers the richest men in Igbo land, everyone you should know.
Wealth is usually associated with the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Some consider them the richest tribe in Nigeria.
Whether anyone chooses to argue that they’re the richest tribe in Nigeria or not, one thing is sure; the Igbo tribe is wealthy.
In this article, we would highlight some of the richest men in Igbo land Nigeria.
This article would give you an idea of their net worth and the business that skyrocketed them into riches.
After reading it, you’ll get answers to questions like;
- Who is the richest Igbo man?
- Who is the richest man in Anambra State
- Who is the richest man in Abia State
- Who is the richest man in Ebonyi State
- Who is the richest man in Enugu State and
- Who is the richest man in Imo State
In no particular order, here are some of the richest men and women in Igbo land.
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Richest Men in Igbo Land Nigeria 2023
In no particular order, here are some of the 10 richest men in Igbo Land.
Arthur Eze Net Worth
Many people refer to him as Prince Arthur Eze n’Ukpo because he is from a royal family. He is considered to be likely to top any list of top richest men in Igbo land and will hold a high position in any list of richest Nigerian men.
Arthur Eze was born on 27th of November, 1948 in Ukpo village, Dunukofia Local Government of Anambra State. He attended St. Augustine Secondary School Nkwere, Imo State and continued to study mechanical and chemical engineering in California State University, Long Beach California.
The billionaire is married with children
He is an oil Mogul and also a politician, owns the famous Atlas Oranto Petroleum and the defunct Triax Airlines.
He is one of the richest men of Anambra descent who’re known for philanthropy.
Prince Arthur Eze net worth is about $5.8 billion.
Emeka Offor Net Worth
People often refer to this man as the richest man in Anambra State 2023.
He is another oil mogul and entrepreneur from Anambra and is also considered the richest man in Igbo land.
Emeka Offor was born on February 10, 1959 in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, but he hails from Irefi Oraifite in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra.
He is married and blessed with children
He dedicates his time to helping people and giving back to the community, which was why he set up the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF).
A list of richest men in Nigeria will be incomplete without his name being featured.
Also, any list of the top 20 richest business men in Igbo land will have his name sitting on top of it.
Emeka Offor net worth is about $5.8 billion.
Tony Elumelu Net Worth
Many people are users of the United Bank of Africa, one of the commercial banks in Nigeria, without knowing that this bank is under the management of Tony Elumelu.
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He is a force to reckon with in Africa and is one of the richest man in Igbo land.
Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu was born on 22nd of March, 1963 in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria and is amongst the richest men in Delta State.
He is an economist from Delta state, a state in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria. Tony attended Ambrose Alli University, UNILAG, DELSU and Benus State University.
He is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria and UBA and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
Tony Elumelu’s wife is Dr Awele Elumelu.
Tony Elumelu net worth is about $700 million.
Orji Uzor Kalu Net Worth
Orji Uzor Kalu was the first democratic governor of Abia state and is the richest man in Abia state 2020. So if you’ve ever asked, ‘Who is the richest man in Abia State?’ There goes your answer.
He is a Nigerian politician and businessman and is sure on the list of top ten richest men in Igbo land.
The Abia North senator was born on 21st of Apirl 1960 and served as the Governer of Abia State, Nigeria from 1999 to 2007.
He is amongst the Igbo richest senators in Nigeria and he is married with 4 children.
Orji Uzor Kalu is the chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria and has also served in other capacities.
Orji Uzor Kalu net worth is about $330 million.
Jim Ovia Net Worth
Mr. Jim Ovia is a crucial investor in the real estate and telecommunications sectors. Some people refer to him as a pacesetter.
He hails from Agbor, Delta state and was born on November 4th 1951.
He graduated from Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA and holds a masters degree in Business administration from the University of Louisiana, Monroe, Louisiana, USA. Jim is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
He is the founder of Zenith Bank in 1990 and has grown it to become one of the best banks in Nigeria.
Jim is also the founder of Visafone Communications Limited and is the chairman of the Nigerian Software Development Inititiave (NSDI) and the National Information Technology Advisory Council (NITAC).
Mr. Jim Ovia net worth is about $550 million.
Tony Ezenna Net Worth
If some people were born with a silver spoon, it is not this man.
Tony Ifeanyichukwu Ezenna was born on 21st of April 1957. Although he was born in Port Harcourt, Tony Ezenna is from Akokwa in Ideato North LGA of Imo State.
He attended Christ the King College, Onitsha before he paused his education due to hardship.
He is the owner of Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited.
His company, Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited specializes in the distribution of foreign pharmaceutical and beauty products in Nigeria.
Tony is a devoted Christain and Tony Ezenna;s wife is Elizabeth Ezenna.
Who is the richest man in Imo State? Well, he is considered high amongst Imo State richest men.
Tony Ezenna age is 63 years and he has a net worth of about $430 million.
Ifeanyi Ubah Net Worth
Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was born on 3rd of September 1971, the first son of seven children. He is from Otolo, a community in Anambra State.
Due to hardship, he dropped out of Premier Academy, Lugbe Abuja and learnt a trade at a young age.
He started his business as an exporter of motor tyres and spare parts in West Africa and then expanded from there.
He is presently a serving senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate as of 2020.
About marriage, Ifeanyi Ubah wife is Uchenna Ubah and they have 5 children together.
Asides politics, he is a businessman.
Some people may call him a Jack of all trades as he has dabbled into many businesses.
He is the owner of Capital Oil and Gas, The Authority Newspaper, and Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club.
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Ifeanyi Ubah net worth is about $1.7 billion.
Cosmas Maduka Net Worth
Cosmas Maduka was born on 24th of December, 1958 and is from Nnewi, Anambra State. He dropped out of school at an early age of six after his father died.
This man started his early life by selling automobile spare parts until he had a breakthrough in the industry.
He is the owner of Coscharis Motors, a leading automobile sales and servicing company in Nigeria.
The name CosCharis is a combination of his first name and his wife’s first name.
In 2015, his company became the sole distributor of BMW in Nigeria.
He grew the brand from $0 to over $500 million today and now has subsidiaries in different sectors including manufacturing, ICT petrochemical, auto care and components, automobile sales and service, agric and agro allied business.
Cosmas Maduka is a staunch Christain and is married to Charity Maduka, who he married when he was 21
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Cosmas Maduka net worth is about $800 million.
Dr. ABC Orjiako Net Worth
The Dr. in his name is not for fancy or formalities. He practiced as a specialized orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Lagos, Nigeria. before he decided to go into business.
Now, Bryant (ABC) Orjiako is the co-founder and chairman of Seplat, one of the biggest oil companies in Nigerian.
He is also an investor in the pharmaceutical industry and is considered the richest medical doctor in Igbo land and south east.
Dr. ABC Orjiako’s net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion.
Leo Stan Ekeh Net Worth
Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh was born on February 22, 1956 in Imo State, Nigeria. He is from Ubomiri Mbaitoli, Imo State.
He attended Holy Ghost College, Owerri and Punjab University, India where he graduated with B.Sc. in Economics. Leo also earned an MSc in Risk Management from the University of Nottingham.
He is the founder of Zinox Group and the CEO of Konga.
If you’re considering the richest man in Imo State 2020, he will surely be on the list.
Sure, Leo will make it to any list of the richest man in Igbo land.
Leo Stan Ekeh’s net worth is $1 billion.
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Top Richest Women in Igbo Land 2023
In no particular order, here are some of the richest women in Igbo Land (Forbes 2023)
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was the former Director-General of the World Bank and is from Delta State.
She had a 25 years career at the World Bank and has held several government positions.
In 2021, she became the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
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She is a role model for many and is an expert in the financial industry.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.
Arunma Oteh
Arunma Oteh hails from Abia state and is one of the women forces in the financial sector.
She was the Treasurer and Vice President of the World Bank (2015-2018).
She became the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria in January 2010.
Arunma Oteh’s net worth is unknown to us at the moment.
Stella Oduah
Stella Oduah is from Anambra state and is a serving senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District in 2020.
As a political personality, Stella has held several positions, including being the former Minister of Aviation.
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She is also the owner of Sea Petroleum.
Stella Oduah’s net worth is about $600 million.
Stella Chinyelu Okoli
One of the low-key female richest persons, Stella Chinyelu Okoli is a pharmacist that became a business mogul in that industry.
She is from Nnewi in Anambra state and is the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, famous for their painkillers and many other popular drugs.
Stella Okoli has a net worth of about $800 million.
Linda Ikeji
Linda Ikeji is from Imo state and is the person who brought blogging to the limelight in Nigeria.
She started blogging in 2006 and is the highest-paid blogger in Nigeria.
The list of richest women in Igbo land 2023 would not be complete without her name.Â
Linda Ikeji’s net worth is around 14.5 billion naira.
Final Words on the Top Richest Men and Women in Igbo Land
When next you think of Igbo people and their wealth, you should remember these top richest men and women. Hopefully, they’ll continue growing in wealth, and other individuals will rise to compete with them.
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