Oskar Ibru Explained

Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru (born 1958^[1]) is a Nigerian billionaire businessman and investor who currently serves as the chairman and CEO of the Ibru Organization.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Early life and education

Oskar Ibru is the eldest son of Michael Ibru, founder of the Ibru Organization.^{[5] [6]} He attended Igbobi College for his secondary education before proceeding to Skidmore College for his first degree and later Atlanta University graduate school of business for his master's degree.^[7]

Career

Ibru returned to the country in 1983 and joined The Guardian as a management trainee and then Emsee Shipping Lines Limited in the position of research and development manager. He rose to the position of General manager and became managing director of the company in 1992.^[7] He heads most of the companies under the Ibru Organization where he participates in the decision-making process in areas such as shipping, fishing, oil & gas, port operations and real estate^[8]

Oskar Ibru is the Chairman of the Dream Child foundation. The Dream Child Foundation is an NGO which aims to use the culture of music to empower and support the African child in partnership with the World Bank and KPMG^{[9] [10] [11]}

Ibru was also president of the governing council of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping.^[12]

Personal life

Oskar Ibru is married to Chief Wanda Ibru, curator of the Ijebu national museum and owner of the pathways botanical gardens.^{[13] [14]} They have three children: Makashe Ibru-Awogboro, Chris Ibru and Nenesi Ibru-Okeke^{[15] [16]}

Ibru was the first African Commodore of the Apapa Boat Club, and was the 2006 Maritime Personality of the year.^[17] Olorogun Oskar Ibru is the Otunba Boyejo of Ijebu Kingdom^[18] He was conferred an honorary Doctorate Degree by Igbinedion University in 2017.^[19]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oskar Ibru . 2024-01-30 . FA Global . en-US.
2. Web site: How Lagos Billionaire, Oscar Ibru Survived Covid-19 . City People Magazine . 2 March 2021 . 2 December 2023.
3. https://sunnewsonline.com/lagos-billionaire-olorogun-oskar-ibru-back-to-party-life/ Lagos billionaire Olorogun Oskar Ibru back to party life
4. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2019-07-13 . Oscar Ibru, AMAA Founder, Air Peace Boss, others for Africa Travel 100 Global Personalities Award . 2024-04-07 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
5. Web site: OSKAR IBRU @60: His plans for the next phase of his life - Vanguard News. 30 November 2023.
6. https://sunnewsonline.com/when-olorogun-oskar-ibru-shut-down-moroccos-social-scene/ When Olorogun Oskar Ibru shut down Morocco’s social scene
7. Web site: Oskar Ibru: The Urbane Businessman Turns 57. This Day. PressReader. 30 November 2023.
8. Web site: Oskar Ibru – THISDAY Style .
9. Web site: DreamChild Foundation to construct 5 paediatric clinics - Graphic Online. 30 November 2023.
10. Web site: Home - Dream! Child Foundation.
11. Web site: Oskar Ibru Visits Akufo-Addo. 19 July 2023. DailyGuide Network.
12. Web site: Past Presidents . Nigerian Chamber of Shipping . 2 January 2019 . 2 December 2023.
13. Web site: Runsewe Commends Ijebu National Museum, Presents Plaque to Curator, Wanda Ibru - THISDAYLIVE. www.thisdaylive.com.
14. Web site: Africa: Pathways Botanical Gardens open in Delta State, Nigeria. 25 March 2020. ATQ News.
15. Web site: A Parisian affair. 23 August 2012. New York Amsterdam News.
16. Web site: Nenesi-Ibru-Okeke-and-Makashe-Ibru-Awogboro – THISDAY Style.
17. Web site: Oskar Ibru Joins The Diamond Club - THISDAYLIVE. www.thisdaylive.com.
18. Web site: ‘I will retire to my country home in three years’ – OSKAR IBRU. 3 January 2016.
19. News: Akeredolu, Oskar Ibru, others bag Igbinedion University’s honorary doctorate degrees . The Guardian Nigeria News. 23 November 2017 . 31 March 2024.