Public Figure Record

Who is Folorunso Alakija?

Folorunso Alakija

Nigerian businesswoman in the oil sector who founded the Rose of Sharon Foundation, a non-governmental organisation supporting widows and orphans.

Latest source 2 Dec 2019Reviewed 26 Oct 20264 sources

Identity

Full name
Folorunso Alakija1 2 3
Also known as
Folorunsho Alakija, Falorunso Alakija
Country
Nigeria
Status
Active

Current roles

  • 23 Jun 2008 – presentFounder · Rose of Sharon Foundation1 3

Former roles

  • Managing Director · Rose of Sharon Group1
  • Executive Vice Chairman · Famfa Oil1 2

Sources

  1. SecondaryAlakija says her foundation has empowered over 3,500 widowsBusinessDay · 2 Dec 2019
  2. SecondaryEmpowering the NeedyThisDay · 3 Apr 2018
  3. SecondaryA Decade of Love for WidowsThisDay · 16 Jul 2018

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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