, billionaire businessman, says he contemplated suicide when his investment in the diesel business failed in 2008.Geregu Power Plc,Speaking on how he met the celebrant and the role he played in his business, Otedola who is also the chairman of the energy firm, said his relationship with Akinfemiwa is a case of “destiny prevails”.
“I set up my training company in London, FineShade Energy. I was looking for a trader and I couldn’t find any good trader. I called Dimeji Edwards who was Akin’s boss. Akin picked up the phone to come and see me.“So he came, and I said to him, ‘listen I want to give you a job’. Come and work for me. Then of course he went back to Wale and Mofe who were his bosses then . And they said you want to go and work for that man? That has sacked six CEOs in 6 years.