There is a common perception that the net worth of young Nigerians is often attributed to their billionaire fathers and connections with old-money families. However, there are a growing number of young people who have achieved affluence through their own hard work.
Some examples include Gen-Zs who have become music stars and have leveraged the financial opportunities of digital downloads, as well as individuals in the booming fintech industry who are making millions from the digital economy.
Among these individuals is Osborn Nweze Umahi who is rising star in the business world. His stock has been rising astronomically in the past three years.
While he is the son of successful businessman and former Governor David Umahi, who is currently Nigeria’s Minister of Works, and his uncle is the oil billionaire Arthur Eze, Osborn Nweze Umahi is a self-made man with a net worth of over $200 million.
After graduating as a civil engineer at the age of 21, Osborn Nweze Umahi went to work in his father’s company, Brass Oil and Construction Limited. He soon took over as Managing Director while his father focused on governing Ebonyi State. However, he did not rely solely on working for his father but also struck out on his own in search of his el Dorado.
As Director of Finance at Forte GCC Innovative Solutions, Osborn Nweze is known for his expertise in managing and multiplying assets across multiple sectors that include real estate, stocks and bonds, among others.
Osborn Nweze Umahi holds a Master’s in Financial and Investment Management from the University of Aberdeen, UK. It is a known secret in the corporate world that he manages the assets of some of the wealthiest individuals in Africa.
