CHIEF FRANCIS MOMOH: A BUSINESS TYCOON AND FAST GROWING POLITICAL FIGURE IN EDO STATE

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CHIEF FRANCIS MOMOH: A BUSINESS TYCOON AND FAST GROWING POLITICAL FIGURE IN EDO STATE

Lionface News Desk

Hon Daniel Asekhame 


Chief Francis Momoh stands tall as one of the most influential business and community leaders of his generation, a man whose name resonates with excellence, generosity, and leadership across Lagos State and Edo State. As the Chief Executive Officer of FROT Company, a mega enterprise with interests spanning building construction, hotel development, and other strategic investments, Chief Momoh has carved a solid niche for himself as a foremost entrepreneur and symbol of modern African success.


Beyond his achievements in business, Chief Francis Momoh is widely recognised as a renowned art collector, boasting a private collection valued at several millions of naira. His passion for art reflects a deep appreciation for culture, history, and creativity, placing him among Nigeria’s elite collectors and cultural patrons. This rare blend of commerce, culture, and vision further distinguishes him as a man of refined taste and broad influence.


Popularly regarded as a “Franco Baresi” in Lagos and Edo States, Chief Momoh hails from Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, where his roots remain firm and his impact deeply felt. In Fugar, his hometown, his generosity has become legendary. Through personal interventions, community support, and consistent acts of goodwill, he has uplifted numerous families, empowered youths, and supported the vulnerable, earning him genuine admiration and loyalty among the people.


Chief Francis Momoh is also a standing political figure and respected grassroots mobiliser, whose influence continues to grow steadily across Edo State. He commands respect not through rhetoric, but through trust, accessibility, and a proven record of standing with the people. His ability to connect with grassroots communities while maintaining strong relationships with political stakeholders has positioned him as a unifying force and an emerging pillar in Edo State politics.


His leadership and contributions have earned him distinguished and exalted chieftaincy titles in Yoruba land, honours that place him tall among his contemporaries and affirm his acceptance and respect beyond ethnic and regional boundaries. These titles underscore his commitment to unity, cultural harmony, and national development.


Chief Francis Momoh remains, in every sense, a man of the people—a business tycoon with a human face, a political leader with grassroots strength, and a philanthropist whose impact is visible across communities. His goodwill has transformed lives, strengthened families, and inspired hope across Edo State.


As his business empire expands and his political profile continues to rise, one truth remains clear: Chief Francis Momoh’s legacy is being built not only in concrete and commerce, but in people, service, and enduring community development.


Lionface News will continue to follow the journey of Chief Francis Momoh, highlighting the achievements of leaders shaping Edo State and Nigeria’s future.

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