03/06/2025
💼✨ Legend Spotlight: Oloye Sir Mobolaji Bank Anthony, KBE (1907–1991)
A true Yoruba icon, business trailblazer, and philanthropist, Bank Anthony’s legacy shaped Nigeria’s economic landscape long before startups became the trend.
From humble beginnings in Lagos to global influence, he:
🔹 Was Council President of the Lagos Stock Exchange
🔹 Invested in Aero Contractors before its Ibru era
🔹 Held exclusive rights to distribute Rootes Group cars
🔹 Was Nigeria’s 3rd largest pen importer (yes, pens!) 🖊️
🔹 Became one of the first Nigerians to chair a European firm
🔹 Sat on boards of Mobil Oil, Friesland Foods, and more
His business empire stretched across oil, insurance, automobiles, construction, pharmaceuticals, and tech parts—all before independence. 🇳🇬
👨🏫 Educated at St. Peter’s, MBHS & CMS Grammar School
🌍 Studied palm oil processing in Germany and England
💥 Built a legacy rooted in enterprise, foresight, and giving back
Bank Anthony didn’t just do business—he opened doors for others.
🕊️ Gone but not forgotten. A name etched in Nigeria’s history.