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Nollywood Actor Ugezu Ugezu Criticizes Dangote and Rabiu’s Billion Dollar Losses, Calls for Competitive Business Environment

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By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media. Nollywood actor, Ugezu Ugezu, has voiced his opinion on the recent reports of Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu losing a significant amount of money, totaling $5.85 billion, within 24 hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria floated the Naira.

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The losses were calculated by the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (BBI), which tracks the net worth of the world’s richest individuals.

Dangote reportedly lost $3.12 billion, while Rabiu’s wealth decreased by $2.73 billion.

Wealth Fluctuations and Foreign Exchange Market

The negative changes in the billionaires’ fortunes, as reflected in the BBI, can be attributed to fluctuations in the foreign exchange markets resulting from the floating of the Naira.

This adjustment in currency valuation likely affected the calculations of their net worth.

Ugezu Ugezu’s Criticism and Perspective

Ugezu Ugezu, in response to the news, expressed his views on Dangote’s business practices, suggesting that the billionaire has a tendency to monopolize industries.

The actor believes that Dangote would struggle to thrive in a competitive business environment.

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Ugezu emphasized that a true businessman should not fear competition.

The Importance of a Fair and Competitive Environment

According to Ugezu, creating a level playing field that allows businesses to compete fairly is essential.

He argues that if such an environment exists, Dangote’s dominance would diminish.

The actor’s statement highlights the significance of healthy competition in driving innovation and fostering a vibrant business landscape.

Conclusion

Ugezu Ugezu’s reaction to the substantial financial losses suffered by Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu emphasizes the importance of competition in the business world.

The actor believes that a true businessman should embrace competition rather than shy away from it.

As discussions surrounding the billionaires’ wealth fluctuations continue, Ugezu’s perspective adds a critical viewpoint to the conversation, calling for a fair and competitive business environment where innovation and success can thrive.

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Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.