Folorunsho Alakija, the 73-year-old Nigerian billionaire and founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil, has reportedly lost her sight entirely.
According to an exclusive report by Sahara Reporters, medical sources say her vision deteriorated after a near air mishap while traveling with her husband, Modupe Alakija, who chairs Famfa Oil. The stressful incident allegedly triggered a severe spike in her blood pressure, which adversely affected her eyes.
Following the ordeal, Alakija is said to have ordered a new jet to avoid flying on the same aircraft as her husband. Despite this precaution, her eyesight continued to worsen until she eventually became bl+nd.
One source explained, “She had a near air mishap with her husband onboard and her blood pressure shot up, affecting her eyes. Instead of treating the condition, she chose to start a church. Now she can’t see.”
Beyond her health challenges, Alakija is renowned for her business success and philanthropic efforts. She founded the Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry International, which evolved from a small home fellowship in 2004 into a full-fledged ministry, and she was ordained as an Apostle on her 69th birthday.
Famfa Oil, her flagship company, holds a significant stake in Nigeria’s lucrative OML 127 oil block.
Starting her career in the 1970s after studying secretarial skills in London and working as an executive secretary in Lagos, Alakija’s accomplishments have earned her a Forbes-estimated net worth of about $1 billion (as of 2020). She has also been recognized as one of Africa’s richest and most influential women.
Her story serves as a stark reminder that even the most accomplished individuals can face unexpected personal challenges.
Source: Sahara Reporters
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