Not many people knew that billionaire businessman Femi Otedola recently enrolled at the London Business School . The business bigwig has now completed an executive leadership programme, Leading Businesses for the Future, in the school.
Otedola announced the milestone via his official
social media platforms, describing the experience as a powerful reminder that
humility remains central to lifelong learning.
According to him, “no knowledge is wasted,” adding
that he remains committed to becoming the best leader possible.
The completion of the executive programme marks
another milestone for Otedola, who is widely known for building successful
businesses across multiple sectors. He has previously stated that he achieved
his early entrepreneurial success without obtaining a formal university degree.
The 63-year-old businessman, whom Forbes estimates
to be worth more than $1.5 billion, explained in his 2025 memoir, Making It
Big, that he did not complete a university degree.
In the book, he disclosed that he struggled
academically and eventually left school during his Advanced Levels (Lower
Sixth) to focus on business opportunities.
Otedola began his education at the University of
Lagos Staff School in 1968 and completed his studies there in 1974 after
repeating a class. He later attended Methodist Boys’ High School before
transferring to Olivet Baptist High School due to continued academic
challenges.
Despite not earning a university degree, Otedola
went on to build a business empire spanning the oil and gas, finance, and power
sectors. He currently serves as Chancellor of Augustine University.
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