Nigerian billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist, Folorunso Alakija, has reportedly lost her sight due to health complications arising from a near air mishap.
According to medical sources involved in her care, the 73-year-old founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil began experiencing health issues after the incident, which caused a spike in her blood pressure and affected her vision.
“She had a near air mishap with her husband on board and her blood pressure reportedly shot up affecting her eyes,” one of the sources revealed. “She has been having eyesight issues but instead of treating the illness, she chose to start a church to help her. Now she can’t see.”
Following the incident, Alakija reportedly ordered a new jet to avoid traveling on the same flight as her husband. However, her vision continued to deteriorate until she ultimately lost her sight completely.
Folorunso Alakija is a prominent figure in Nigeria’s business and philanthropic circles. She began hosting a small fellowship in her home around 2004, which eventually grew into the Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry International. On her 69th birthday, she was ordained as an Apostle.
Alakija is also the founder of Famfa Oil, a Nigerian company with a significant stake in OML 127, a highly profitable oil block located on the Agbami deep water oilfield in Nigeria. According to Forbes, her net worth was estimated at $1 billion as of 2020. In 2015, she was ranked as the 87th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes and was one of only two African women on Forbes’ list of the richest people in Africa.
Alakija’s business ventures and philanthropic efforts are a testament to her success and influence. Her wealth is also reflected in her taste for luxury, with ownership of several high-end assets, including private jets.
