Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has said she mentored the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, from his early days into becoming one of Nigeria’s prominent businessmen.
Jonathan said her encouragement and guidance helped Eruani develop the confidence to pursue major investments, including the establishment of the Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa State.
She spoke on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State, a video of which surfaced online on Thursday.
The former First Lady said she personally encouraged Eruani to associate with successful businessmen, including Aliko Dangote and Aminu Dantata, and challenged him to aspire to their level despite being much younger.
According to her, Eruani was the youngest among a group of prominent businessmen she interacted with, but she deliberately encouraged him to learn from the more established entrepreneurs.
