In the world of finance, Nigeria’s stock market is a place where many wealthy individuals have made their fortunes. Among the successful investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) are two remarkable women from Anambra State, Ifeoma Esiri and Adaora Umeoji. These women have not only achieved significant wealth but have also attained influential positions within the financial sector
With their substantial holdings in prominent financial institutions, they have amassed considerable wealth, becoming two of Anambra’s richest women.
Moreover, their contributions and influence within the financial sector have played a vital role in shaping Nigeria’s economy. As exemplars of success, they inspire others to strive for greatness in the stock market and beyond.
ANAMBRA PEOPLE takes a closer look at their backgrounds, holdings, and contributions to Nigeria’s economy.
Ifeoma Esiri, a notable lawyer, is one of the wealthiest women on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. With a net worth of $3.63 million, she has amassed her wealth through astute investments in the financial services group, Stanbic IBTC Holdings. Holding an impressive 43,497,009 shares in the company, Esiri’s stake is currently valued at NGN 2.8 billion ($3.63 million). Her success in the stock market has not only brought her financial stability but has also placed her among the elite ranks of Anambra’s richest women.
Another prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial landscape is Adaora Umeoji. As the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, the country’s second-largest financial services group by market capitalization, Umeoji has played a significant role in the bank’s success. Her holdings in Zenith Bank Plc amount to an impressive 68,873,169 shares, which are currently valued at NGN 2.22 billion ($2,920,470). Umeoji’s net worth reaches $2.9 million, making her one of the wealthiest Anambra women on the NGX.