Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu, Nigeria's first billionaire, arrived in Lagos in 1929 and achieved billionaire status by 1960.
Ojukwu's ventures included transportation, textiles, cement, stockfish imports, real estate, and he was pivotal in Nigeria's financial sector.
He held numerous high-profile positions, including the first president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and president of the African Continental Bank.
Ojukwu's wealth was estimated between $4 billion to $40 billion today, with extensive assets including over 5,000 trucks and 100 ships.
His legacy includes mentoring future transport moguls and contributing to Nnewi's reputation as the 'Japan of Africa' for its manufacturing.