The Igbos are known for their dominance in different businesses and industries. The outstanding ones with big companies are listed below in no ranking order:
The Chrome Group
This is a leading multi-billion dollars conglomerate that is founded by Sir Emeka Offor, who is an indigene of Irefi Oraifite Local Government Area, Ekwusigo of Anambra state in 1994.
The Chrome Group spans telecommunication, logistics, oil and gas, insurance, and power. The company has over 800 employees. It is estimated that The Chrome Group is worth N1.1 trillion or $2 billion.
The Coscharis Group
This is another conglomerate that is founded by another Igbo businessman, Cosmas Maduka. The company is headquartered at 1/7, Coscharis Street, Industrial Estate Lagos.
The company cuts interest in beverages, medical equipment, agriculture, technology, and mostly in automobiles like Roll Royce, BMW, Ford, etc. the company is the sole importer of some of the BMW into the Nigeria market. The company is estimated to be worth about N333 billion at present.
Atlas Oranto Petroleum
Atlas Oranto Petroleum is a big company owned by an Igbo businessman, Arthur Eze. This company is the consortium of Atlas petroleum international limited which was founded in 1993.
This petroleum company is the largest privately-owned Nigerian production and Exploration Company.
The company is actively involved in 14 oil blocks in West Africa region and currently holds 22 oil and gas licenses in about 12 jurisdictions all in Africa. The company is estimated to have a net worth of 255 billion naira
Orange Drugs
Orange Drugs Limited is one popular giant company founded by an Igbo businessman, The founder of the company is Tony Ifeanyichukwu Ezenna and it was founded in 1988.
The company deals in personal care products, beverages, beauty products, and lightning products. The company has offices in India, Ghana, and Indonesia.
The estimated worth of the company is N219 billion.
Emzor Pharmaceutical
Emzor pharmaceutical is owned by Dr Stella Okoli. The company is a privately owned indigenous pharma production established in 1984.
It company holds about 140 medical consumables pharmaceutical products in 25 countries worldwide. The net worth of the company is estimated at N2 billion.
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