Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion posing with his car
Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, who is the Esama of the Benin Kingdom
in Nigeria, has struck a royal pose beside his pricey vehicle, and it
has got tongues wagging on social media.
There have been a lengthy debate about the name of the brand of car
thereby making it difficult for a definite name to be put on it.
The Esama of Benin is a very wealthy traditional ruler with a
massive business empire that has continued to flourish over decades.
The title Esama traditionally means the "Son of the people", with
responsibilities including assisting the poor in medial, monetary and
private venture forms. He was suspended from participating in palace
activities in 2008.
The Esama of Benin's business empire includes an international
property portfolio and a private TV and radio station. He owns a private
bank, oil refinery, diamond, gold, marble mines over Africa, a private
university (Igbinedion University, the first private university in
Nigeria) and a large number of hotels.
He previously owned the now-defunct private airline, Okada Air, of
over 40 aircraft (planes and helicopters). He has built numerous
churches including a Grand Catholic Cathedral, and has set up and owns a
number of private hospitals across Nigeria.
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