Sir Olu Okeowo
Sir Olu Okeowo is a Nigerian businessman, real-estate magnate and a philanthropist, he is the Chief Executive Officer at Gibraltar Constructions Nigeria, and a Knight of the John Wesley Anglican Church,[1]known for his exqusite victorian lifestyle he owns the $12 Million Palacio De Okeowo Mansion at Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos[2][3][4].[5].
| Sir Olu Okeowo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Clement Oluwatunminu Okeowo (Ijebu Ode in 1965) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 💼 Occupation | Industrialist |
| Title | Knight |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Mrs Adejoke Okeowo |
| 👶 Children | 3 |
Early Life[edit]
Sir Clement Oluwatunminu Okeowo (KJW) was born in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, in Nigeria, to Sir Taiwo Okeowo a popular pastor and a choir master, he has lived and studied Medicine in Austria, Antigua and The Dominican Republic.[6]He appeared in an interview saying he is fluent in Portuguese, Latin, and Spanish[7]
Recognition and Philanthropy[edit]
In 2015, the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, announced that okeowo has donated a multi-million naira Physiotherapy Centre to the institution[8], He was honoured with the Exemplary Philanthropist Award by the Faculty of Clinical Sciences,for his donation[9][10]In 2019,The Association of Radiographers of Nigeria, honoured him as the Grand Patron of the association.[11][12]Amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic Okeowo, through his foundation, Sir Olu Okeowo Foundation, launched a food bank where 100,000 people where given assorted foodstuff and other items in Lagos State.[13]
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Personal Life[edit]
Sir Okeowo is married to Mrs. Adejoke Okeowo and they have three children.[15][16]He also owns The Gibraltar Ochestra Band and plays the The Organ Instrument alongside his band.[17]
References[edit]
- ↑ Channels, Television. "Methodist Church of Trinity Bestows Knighthood On Deserving Members". Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ Kemi, Lanre-Aremu. "Olu Okeowo's edifice". Punch NG. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Victor. "Check out Olu Okeowo Cars in his Ikoyi garage". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ Sofowara, Oladapo. "Olu Okeowo set to spread his tentacles". The Nation. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ Emma, Toba. "Meet Sir Olu Okeowo, The Nigerian Billionaire who owns the biggest mansion worth $12m in Lagos's Parkview Estate". MyMedia Africa. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ "The Sunday Interview with Sir Clement Oluwatumininu Okeowo". TVC News Nigeria. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "Sir Olu Okeowo, Chairman, Gibraltar Group exclusive interview with The Luxury Reporter TV". The Luxury Reporter Online TV. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "Sir Olu Okeowo Donates New Building to CMUL Physical Therapy Program". Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ↑ "Again, Gibraltar Boss, Olu Okeowo Honoured". This Day. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ Sunday, Adebayo. "Sir Olu Okeowo gets exemplary philanthropist award". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ Boatito, Adebola. "Sir Olu Okeowo Honoured again". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "Property magnate Olu Okeowo's unending rewards". The Sun. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "COVID 19: Let's be our brother's keepers – Okeowo". Vanguard Nigeia. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ City, Beats. "COVID-19: Property merchant, Olu Okeowo, feeds 100,000 in Lagos". The Nation. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "Billionaire Olu Okeowo's undying love for wife". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "Olu Okeowo, Wife's Undying Love". This Day. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "Dele Momodu - Instagram live with Real Estate Billionaire, Sir Olu Okeowo". Ovation TV. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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