He is the eldest son to billionaire businesswoman, Hajia Bola Shagaya. A lesson in humility, Sheriff, whose business interests include oil and gas, is married to Maryam, Bamanga Tukur’s daughter. It was a talk-of-the-town wedding in 2010 and it spanned at least two major cities in Nigeria. Also, it had in attendance, the crème de la crème of the society including Nigeria’s First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.
In spite of his affluent background, the father of one is a lesson in modesty. Recently, he was a guest at the Lagos Polo Club 2014 tournament. Indeed, he put his humility on display. His courteous conduct, more than his pedigree, surely endeared him to not a few ladies, who obviously had their eyes on him.
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