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After Vacation Abroad, Sir Kessington Adebutu Rejuvenate­s

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In Nigeria today, Sir Kessington Adebutu, famously known as Baba Ijebu, is a household name. You don’t have to be in the business world to know him. He is blessed with a larger than life image. Indeed, if the history of billionair­es in Africa were to be documented, Adebutu’s name would stand out. Also, it is no exaggerati­on that he is respected by all, not only for his wealth but also for his uncommon brilliance, a situation that makes him dine and wine with the most powerful across the world.

The Odoole of Yorubaland is a businessma­n, an inspiratio­n and one of Nigeria’s brightest minds in business. He has shown a substantia­l capacity to manage every storm that has hit the betting sector, as evidently seen in how he transforme­d and recreated the sector with his Premier Lotto.

Since he single-handedly remodelled the industry, it has turned into a billion

Naira-generating sector that many are now willing to invest in.

In recent times, the flamboyant man has slowed down partying or attending social functions following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. After he attended the last convocatio­n ceremonies of the University of Lagos, Akoka, where he was honoured with an honorary Doctor of Science, he jetted out of the country to London with his youngest wife and his twin children for the summer holiday.

He was also said to have spent some time in Malta.

But sources revealed that the cerebral and well-respected business magnate returned to the country last Friday after several weeks of a welldeserv­ed holiday.

Adebutu, who will be 86 on October 24, 2021, is said to be looking more relaxed and rejuvenate­d with his skin

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