- Nigerian journalist and businessman Dele Momodu has debunked ongoing rumors about billionaire Mike Adenuga’s death.
- Unverified reports claimed Adenuga, 71, had passed away, causing a stir on social media.
- Adenuga, ranked as Africa’s fifth-richest by Forbes, is the founder of Globacom, a major telecom operator in Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin Republic.
- Dele Momodu confirmed that Adenuga is alive and in good health, urging the public to ignore false information.
Prominent Nigerian journalist and businessman Dele Momodu, has refuted circulating rumors suggesting that Nigerian billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga, has passed away.
Social media platforms had been abuzz with unverified claims that Adenuga, aged 71, was no more.
Adenuga, recognized as Africa’s fifth-richest individual according to Forbes, is celebrated as the founder of Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecommunications company with significant operations in Ghana and the Benin Republic.
Addressing the reports, Dele Momodu assured the public that Adenuga is alive and in good health, urging people to refrain from spreading false news.
“Ignore the fake news… The Spirit of Africa DR MICHAEL ADENIYI AGBOLADE ISOLA ADENUGA is hale and hearty. He’s right now at his desk working round the clock in support of the Nigerian economy… He just called me to thank everyone for their concern,” he said.
The clarification comes as relief to fans and associates of the business mogul, who has been instrumental in advancing Nigeria’s telecommunications and oil sectors.
Adenuga’s significant contributions to business and philanthropy have cemented his status as a key figure on the African continent.
The billionaire’s silence amidst the rumors prompted widespread concern, which Dele Momodu’s statement has now put to rest.
in similar news, Nigerian journalist, Nifemi Oguntoye has debunked rumours about the death of Globacom CEO, Mike Adenuga.
On Tuesday evening, Nov.19, reports about Mike Adenuga’s death began flying all over the social media space.
While curiosity surged, Nifemi Oguntoye speedily took to his X handle to clear the air.