Patience Jonathan: I Mentored Azikel Refinery Boss Eruani From ‘Small Boy’ to Big BusinessmanFormer First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, has revealed that she played a mentoring role in the business growth of the Azikel Refinery founder, Azibapu Eruani.Jonathan said she knew Eruani when he was still a young man and helped guide him on his journey from a “small boy” to a successful businessman.She disclosed that she introduced Eruani to prominent Nigerian businessmen, including Aliko Dangote and the Dantata family, as part of efforts to help him establish valuable relationships in the business community.
According to her, the support and mentorship contributed to Eruani’s development and eventual success in the business world.Eruani is the founder of Azikel Group, which has investments across several sectors, including oil and gas, with the Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa State being one of its major projects.
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