By Funsho Arogundade
There is no gainsaying that billionaire tycoon, Dr. Muhammadu Indimi has a wondrous taste. Over the years, the Borno State-born businessman has found himself with the wherewithal to buy enough luxury. From the humble beginning in the dry, dusty streets of Maiduguri to becoming one of the continent’s most influential business moguls and philanthropists, Indimi never failed to realise that his journey reflects resilience, hard work, and divine grace.
Indimi is not your typical billionaire who craves the spotlight. In fact, unlike many ultra-rich individuals who live for the cameras, Indimi is the exact opposite. He is a quiet giant who lets his successes speak through his businesses —with solid interests in the energy, real estate, financial services and construction sectors. But his rise to billionaire glory was propelled by his foray into oil exploration. This incredible spurt in the size of his personal fortune earned him recognition as one of the Forbes-rated richest but silent Nigerians. Indimi —a recipient of the national honour of the Officer of the Federal Republic, OFR— invests in philanthropy at the same time compensates himself with good things in life and tangible luxury. For a fact, Indimi, the Founder and Chairman of Oriental Energy Resources —one of the leading indigenous oil and gas companies in the upstream sector— has proven that he is one wealthy man who obviously does not joke with his comfort. His breathtaking home in Maiduguri, Borno State is an architectural masterpiece. From the grand fountain and lush greenery to the serene mini zoo, every corner of this iconic mansion reflects pure opulence. His garage is lined with some of the luxury cars money can buy. It was a true symbol of wealth, power and elegance.
For more than 20 years, Indimi has not boarded a commercial plane and he doesn’t see himself trying such in the nearest future. The comfort associated with private jets has prevented him travelling in a public flight. As a matter of fact, Indimi has had a couple of wonderful ‘space stars’ to travel the world in the last two decades but none of those luxury birds come close to his latest acquisition: Gulfstream G700 Business Jet.
The 78 year-old oil magnate recently raised the bar of possibility as he flew into the country his brand-new Gulfstream G700. The newly acquired-over $80 million luxury toy —first of its kind in Africa— is not just a plane but an ultra-long-range flagship model known for its spacious cabin, advanced technology, and impressive speed and range. The cabin of this flying fortress of innovation features the largest windows in business aviation, 100 per cent fresh air, circadian lighting, and flexible layouts with up to five living areas, including a master suite with a shower. However, this milestone by Indimi is more than just the acquisition of the most advanced private jet in the world; it is a statement of ambition, foresight, and the unshakable belief that Africa belongs at the very forefront of global innovation and success.
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