Born to a father who wanted him to either become an Islamic scholar or a herdsman, MakeMoney.ng takes a look at how Atiku Abubakar, one of Nigeria most renowned entrepreneur and politician made his money. One thing that is still common in Africa is parents trying to impose career choice and direction in life on their children. Famous politician and entrepreneur Atiku Abubakar was by all indication almost a victim of this circumstance. Atiku Abubakar was born on November 25, 1946 in Jada, Adamawa State of Nigeria as an only child of his father, who was an only child of his grandfather, He admits that he grew up in an atmosphere of love. “As a young boy growing up in Kojoli, my parents doted on me. They tried their best to provide for me and to ensure that I grew up in a wholesome environment of love and spirituality. My father saw me as a rare gift, a child of destiny.” His grandfather was a farmer and also kept livestock. His father was a ...