WORLD INDUSTRY LEADERS

  By Richlist Magazine international team  Shakirat Ayobami Kareem, the esteemed CEO of White Rose Properties, embodies the essence of hard work, determination, and a heart of gold. Born into a humble family, her early life was steeped in simplicity, where core values such as kindness, compassion, and generosity were instilled by her parents. Their modest means did not hinder Shakirat’s aspirations; rather, they fueled her desire to rise above her circumstances and create a better life for herself and others. As she matured, Shakirat developed a profound passion for business and entrepreneurship. She dedicated countless hours to reading books, attending seminars, and seeking mentorship from successful business leaders. This relentless pursuit of knowledge and personal growth laid the groundwork for her future endeavors. Eventually, with unwavering determination and a clear vision, she founded White Rose Properties, a company that would soon become one of the leading real estat...

The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (NIM) recently paid a visit to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts.  Led by NIM's new President, Commodore Abimbola O. Ayuba the delegation met with the Director General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, on March 25, 2025.  This visit reinforced the existing partnership between NIM and NCAA.The visit highlighted NIM's appreciation for NCAA's efforts in human capacity development, a crucial aspect of the aviation industry. By acknowledging NCAA's role in this area, NIM demonstrated its commitment to supporting the growth and development of professionals in the sector. The institute's invitation to NCAA to become a corporate member further solidified their partnership, with the presentation of the DG serving as a symbol of their strengthened collaboration. The significance of this visit lies in the potential benefits it can bring to...

In his usual way of accommodating every religion, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has extended his hands of magnanimity to the Muslim community by distributing bags of rice, chickens, bottles of vegetable oil, and other items as they prepare to conclude the Ramadan fasting period. The prophet engaged in the distribution on Friday, 28th March 2025, at his Lagos headquarters church, where Muslims also worship. The gifts, which were purely a show of love, benefited hundreds of Muslims in his church and the Oke-Afa, Isolo community in Lagos. It would be recalled that Primate Ayodele has always shown love for the Muslim community despite being a Christian. In the past, he has sponsored Muslims to the Holy Land of Mecca, given academic scholarships to their youth, and provided empowerment for Muslim widows, to mention but a few. Likewise, before the Ramadan fasting period, Primate Ayodele graced a pre-Ramadan lecture he was invited to, further promoti...

BY PROF MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.D. PROLOGUE THE BIRTH OF A WARRIOR  In the quiet hills of Du,in the quiet surburbs of Plateau State, a child was born on the 13th of March, 1944. On this day in 2025,that young boy turned 81.The winds of destiny had blown softly that morning, carrying with them the whispers of unannounced greatness. Little did the world know that this little baby, a retired German,US and Nigerian-trained Air Commodore and former Military Governor of old Benue and Gongola states ( the latter now Adamawa and Tarsba state),Sen Jonah David Jang, CON,would one day carve his name in the annals of Nigerian history. He did so not just as a soldier; not just as a governor; not just as a pilot and Airforce officer; not just as a Senator;but also as a towering figure whose life truly exemplifies the true testament of character, honour, resilience, courage and divine purpose. From an early age, Jonah Jang was not like other children. There was a spark in h...