There is no gainsaying that energy tycoon, Julius Dediare Rone, has been doing incredibly well as he has grown with a Midas touch in every business he ventured into. His flagship company, UTM Offshore Limited —incorporated in July 2012 as a privately held Nigerian conglomerate— is doing incredibly well as an active player in the International oil and gas and maritime sectors. His brilliance as an astute businessman has endeared him to the hearts of many decision makers in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
A few weeks back, the billionaire was among notable Nigerian magnates worthy of the Presidential invitation to India for the India-Nigeria Business Roundtable as part of President Bola Tinubu’s attendance of the G20 Summit.
The event was organised by the Nigerian High Commission in India in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC). Again, this week, Rone was also among top Nigerian businessmen that were invited for the sideline events of the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
That his workaholic disposition has taken him around the world is a testament to his growing influence and resultant affluence. The Delta State-born tycoon has indeed earned his flowers, therefore his association with those who matter should not be a surprise to anyone. His excellent grasp of Nigeria’s energy sector has made many deferred to him as he has helped chart the way forward for the industry on the continent. And the string of industry awards that litter his office is also evident of his success story in the sector. Penultimate Sunday, September 17, Rone, 49, bagged another honour with The Next Bulls Awards 2023 by a respected business newspaper in recognition of his market leadership and pacesetting innovation.