Forte Oil Chairman, Femi Otedola Celebrates
If it is possible for you to secure, for instance, a five-minute interview appointment with his aged mother, you will definitely be entertained with very interesting tales about the circumstances surrounding his conception and birth, among other riveting narratives.
Your encounter with his aged but vibrant mother will further delight your audience if she offers you, with the benefit of hindsight, the untold story of why she and her late husband, Pa Michael Otedola, a former governor of Lagos, preferred to name him Oluwafemi, which literally means ‘God loves me’ - he was not so christened only for the sake of christening.
More than five decades after Femi Otedola, now Chairman, Forte Oil, was brought forth to this “sinful world”, there is enough proof that he is truly living up to the description of his first name typical of one whom God has continually lavished His favour on. Indeed, his paths in life have been laced with roses.
First, as a husband, his wife cannot wish for a better lover, soulmate and ‘gist’ mate.
Also, as a father, he is wonderful. He has been able to raise his children in such a way that they give him utmost joy.
Even in his business, his profile has always been on the rise. His competitors agree that he is blessed with the proverbial Midas touch.
A well-loved man by members of his immediate environment, Otedola is acknowledged as one of the few successful individuals who see the need to give back to the society as a priority. He is generous to a fault; his deep pocket is unqualifiable.
So, whenever his birthday is approaching, his family, friends and others who have benefitted from his largeheartedness and benevolence always see the day as another golden opportunity to celebrate him. The eulogies, no doubt, usually come in torrents.
Society Watch gathered that they often do this out of deep respect for the man with the very creative monicker: “Ote$”.
Surprisingly however, as he turns a year older today, the man full of aura and charisma does not seem to see the day as significantly different from others. Reason: he owes his creator praise and thanks every day for His abundant blessings in his life. So, is that what he will spend the whole of today doing? Maybe, especially because if he had his way, the day would have gone unannounced. That his vintage Otedola!
Earlier in life, he craved success and worked very hard to be successful.
His life is a challenge to those who were born with a silver spoon in their mouth but abused the privilege a lack of self discipline.