Accountants keep the books balanced. Lawyers keep the deals bulletproof. But those who master bothwho can read the fine print while seeing the big picturebuild empires. In Nigeria few embody that blend of intellect and enterprise as completely as Gbenga Oyebode. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Oyebode has evolved from co-founding one of Nigerias most prestigious law firms to steering a 660 million agricultural giant.
Legal mind steering Nigerias palm oil giant
Today, Oyebode stands as one of the few Nigerian business figures who have bridged the gap between professional service and industrial leadership. As co-founder of Aluko Oyebode, he helped build a law firm that redefined corporate legal practice in Nigeria. As chairman of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, he has overseen its transformation into one of the countrys biggest agribusinesses. His path reflects an understanding that legal acumen when paired with business foresight can drive enduring growth across sectors that define a nations economy.