…If Other Billionaires Can Be Like Femi Otedola  

Nigeria is a blessed nation, no grand philosopher or master of words can argue this fact. From having the best grade of natural resources and the best minds on the planet, Nigeria has much to be proud of. Yet, there are even higher marks of accomplishment in front, where only selfless individuals like Femi Otedola can guarantee passage.

It is not news that Otedola is one of the brightest corporate giants in Nigeria. Despite not being the wealthiest, one might say that his accumulations have proved the most useful time and again. However, being only one man, Otedola has committed so much of himself that he has continued to bless Nigerians as one would expect from a thousand good men.

Otedola is widely recognised and celebrated for three big things: his philanthropy, his family, and his corporate adventures. There is no question that this is the order that the majority of people appreciate him. After all, even though his businesses and investments have borne majestic fruits, the difference between these fruits and the appreciation of his children is the difference between earth and heaven.

Yet, no matter how grand the appreciation of his children, it pales in comparison to the appreciation from Nigerians that have had their lives changed because of Otedola’s generosity. This is why he is fondly referred to as having the biggest heart in the country.

Hundreds of Nigerians have benefitted from Otedola’s open-handedness. One cannot begin to count the number of medical bills that the man has settled or the number of opportunities for family comfort and prosperity that he has guaranteed. All of this because he dares to care for strangers as he cares for relatives.

Without question, having more billionaires like Otedola taking up the care of the masses could change Nigeria’s narrative. We would go from being pitied by the rest of the world to being envied.