| O. B. Lulu-BriggsHigh Chief | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs 1930 (age 94–95) Abonnema, Rivers State |
| Died | 2018 Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Seinye Lulu-Briggs |
| Children | 7 |
| Family | Oruwari-Briggs House |
Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs (OON) (1930–2018) was a Nigerian statesman and businessman. He was the "Iniikeroari V" of Kalabari Kingdom and the Paramount Head of Oruwari Briggs House of Abonnema. According to the 2012 Forbes magazine Africa's 40 Rich List, OB Lulu-Briggs, the founder and former chairman of Moni Pulo petroleum development limited, was the 31st richest man in Africa.
High Chief O.B. Lulu-Briggs was among the few Ijaws who secured Oil Mining Licenses (OML) early on and retained them. Instead of selling his license, he transformed it into Moni Pulo Petroleum Development Company (MPPDC), now Moni Pulo Limited (MPL), an oil exploration and production company.
Controversy
The origins of this dispute date back to the early 2000s, when the elder sons of High Chief O.B. Lulu-Briggs, along with other siblings, initiated legal proceedings in various courts, including those in Abuja, Lagos, Houston, and London. Their aim was to gain control of Moni Pulo Limited, the family's oil exploration company. However, High Chief O.B. Lulu-Briggs successfully defended his position in court, culminating in two settlement agreements. As part of these settlements, he purchased the claimed shares of his three eldest sons—Senibo, Dumo, and Sofiri. The agreements required the sons to permanently relinquish any claims to the company.
References
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