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What roles did Folorunso Alakija hold, and when?

Folorunso Alakija

Nigerian businesswoman in the oil sector who founded the Rose of Sharon Foundation, a non-governmental organisation supporting widows and orphans.

Latest source 2 Dec 2019Updated 26 Oct 20264 sources

CurrentNow

Currently Founder, Rose of Sharon Foundation, since 23 Jun 2008. 3 dated roles on record.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Partially verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. 23 Jun 2008 – present
    Founder Rose of Sharon Foundation Current

    Founded the non-governmental organisation for widows and orphans on 23 June 2008.1 2

  2. Managing Director Rose of Sharon Group Date uncertain

    Described as managing director of Rose of Sharon Group in December 2019.1

  3. Executive Vice Chairman Famfa Oil Date uncertain

    Described as executive vice chairman of Famfa Oil (2019) and as Group Managing Director of Famfa Oil (2018).1 3

Where the dates come from

  1. SecondaryAlakija says her foundation has empowered over 3,500 widowsBusinessDay · 2 Dec 2019
  2. SecondaryA Decade of Love for WidowsThisDay · 16 Jul 2018
  3. SecondaryEmpowering the NeedyThisDay · 3 Apr 2018

Changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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