Billionaire Femi Otedola Returns to the Classroom

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By Ayo Onikoyi

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Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has completed an executive leadership programme, Leading Businesses for the Future, at London Business School.

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Otedola announced the milestone via his official social media platforms, describing the experience as a powerful reminder that humility remains central to lifelong learning.

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According to him, “no knowledge is wasted,” adding that he remains committed to becoming the best leader possible.

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The completion of the executive programme marks another milestone for Otedola, who is widely known for building successful businesses across multiple sectors. He has previously stated that he achieved his early entrepreneurial success without obtaining a formal university degree.

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The 63-year-old businessman, whom Forbes estimates to be worth more than $1.5 billion, explained in his 2025 memoir, Making It Big, that he did not complete a university degree.

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In the book, he disclosed that he struggled academically and eventually left school during his Advanced Levels (Lower Sixth) to focus on business opportunities.

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Otedola began his education at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968 and completed his studies there in 1974 after repeating a class. He later attended Methodist Boys’ High School before transferring to Olivet Baptist High School due to continued academic challenges.

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Despite not earning a university degree, Otedola went on to build a business empire spanning the oil and gas, finance, and power sectors. He currently serves as Chancellor of Augustine University.

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