Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu: The Extraordinary Story of the Man Who Became One of Nigeria’s First Great Businessmen
Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu: The Extraordinary Story of the Man Who Became One of Nigeria’s First Great Businessmen Long before his son, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, became one of the most famous and controversial figures in Nigerian history, his father had already built a remarkable name for himself. His name was Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu, a businessman, investor, community leader and one of the wealthiest Nigerians of his generation. His story is remarkable because he did not inherit a vast industrial empire. He rose during the colonial period, when opportunities for Africans were severely limited, and built his wealth through business, transportation, property and investments. For many Nigerians today, the name Ojukwu is strongly associated with the Nigerian Civil War and Biafra. But before the war and before his son became a military officer and political leader, there was another Ojukwu whose achievements had already made the family famous. The Beginning of Louis Ojukwu's Stor...
