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Hosa Wells Okunbo (Idahosa Wells Okunbo) was born on 7 January, 1958 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian business magnate (1958–2021). Discover Hosa Wells Okunbo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
Idahosa Wells Okunbo |
| Occupation |
Business magnate |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
7 January 1958 |
| Birthday |
7 January |
| Birthplace |
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
8 August, 2021 |
| Died Place |
London, England |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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Hosa Wells Okunbo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Hosa Wells Okunbo height not available right now. We will update Hosa Wells Okunbo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
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Who Is Hosa Wells Okunbo's Wife?
His wife is Igbinosa Okunbo
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Igbinosa Okunbo |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Osahon Okunbo |
Hosa Wells Okunbo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hosa Wells Okunbo worth at the age of 63 years old? Hosa Wells Okunbo’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Hosa Wells Okunbo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
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Hosa Wells Okunbo Social Network
Timeline
Idahosa "Hosa" Wells Okunbo (7 January 1958 – 8 August 2021) was a Nigerian business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and trained commercial pilot.
He served as chairman and director on numerous company boards in Nigeria, spanning multiple business sectors such as the agro-allied, petroleum, telecommunications, power, real estate, and banking industries.
Hosa Okunbo was a native of Edo State in the southern part of Nigeria.
He was born in Benin City to the family of Reverend Robert Amos Okunbo, a clergyman, teacher, and community leader.
Okunbo had his primary education at Government Primary school in Benin City, old Bendel State, now Edo State.
He proceeded to Federal Government College, Warri, in 1971, where he sat for West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Okunbo was a native speaker of the Edo language, and a fluent speaker of English.
Okunbo pursued a desire to become a pilot by studying at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre, Zaria, Kaduna State, and became a professional commercial pilot at the age of 21.
He also attended ACME School of Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas in 1983, where he obtained an Airline Transport Pilot License.
Upon graduation, Okunbo became a professional commercial pilot, and was made a captain in 1983 at the age of 25.
He was a flight captain with Intercontinental Airlines for about two years, then was employed by Okada Airlines for three years.
In 1988, he retired from piloting at the age of 30, having logged over 7,000 hours of flight time, and ventured into private business.
Okunbo established Hoslyn Ventures Nigeria Ltd., a company that was involved with procurement in the Nigerian petroleum sector.
Okunbo was the founder and chairman of the following Nigerian companies:
Okunbo was a director in the following companies:
Okunbo was member of the Board of Directors of NatCom Development and Investment Ltd., which is the holding company of Nigerian telecommunications giant NTEL.
Okunbo received the Africa Titans Award in 2012, from the Congress of the United States in collaboration with the African Society Summit, in recognition of "strides on behalf of Africa in the international arena."
In November 2012, the University of Benin conferred Okunbo with an honorary Doctor of Science degree.
On 2 October 2014, the traditional ruler of the Edo people in Edo State, Oba Erediauwa, gifted Okunbo "with the 'Traditional Beads' for being a worthy son of the ancient Kingdom."
Okunbo was married to Igbinosa Okunbo, and had 11 children, Nosa Okunbo, his first child, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen of Warri Kingdom, the first son, Mr. Osahon Okunbo, Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes, Deborah Okunbo, Osariemen Okunbo, Oghogho Okunbo, Nosa Okunbo, Esohe Okunbo, Omosede Okunbo.
He died of cancer on 8 August 2021, at a hospital in London.
Okumba was granted the "Worthy Ambassador of Unity Award" as an old student of Federal Government College, Warri in March 2016.
In March 2017, he received Businessman of the Year award at the '2016 Vanguard Personality of Year Awards'.
On Saturday, 21 September 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland, Okunbo was bestowed with the Global Peace Award from the chairman of the Order of Lafayette Awards, "in recognition of his efforts in global peace and business innovations."
