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Who Is Tonye Cole?

Tonye Cole whose full name is Tonye Patrick Cole (born 11 January 1967) is a Nigerian born Billionaire Businessman, Co-Founder & Former Executive Director of Sahara Group, Philanthropist and Politician who is seeking to be the Governor of Rivers State.



Tonye Cole is the Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate for 2023 and the Co-Founder of Sahara Group.

He is the son of Patrick Dele Cole, a former managing director of the Daily Times Newspaper and former Ambassador of Nigeria to Brazil.

Tonye Patrick Cole, mni worked as an architect in Brazil and Nigeria before co-founding the Sahara Group in 1996. 
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Tonye Cole Profile Bio Data Wiki Facts

Name: Tonye Cole

Full Name: Tonye Patrick Cole

Nationality: Nigerian

State Of Origin: Rivers State

Hometown: Abonnema

LGA: Akuku-Toru Local Government Area

Tribe: Kalabari

Place Of Birth: Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Date Of Birth: 11 January 1967

Birthday: 11th January

Age: 55 Years Old

Height: 6"2 Feet tall

Religion: Christian (RCCG)

Occupation, Career: Businessman, Politician, Enterprenuer, Co-Founder, Sahara Group, Architect

Net Worth: $500 Million US Dollars

Net Worth In Naira: ₦₦290,000,000,000 Billion Naira

Political Party: APC

Relationship, Marital Status: Married

Spouse, Wife: Sylvia Cole

Number Of Children: 3

Children's Names: Vanessa Cole, TJ Cole, Serena Cole

Daughters: Vanessa Cole, Serena Cole

Son: TJ Cole

Parents: Patrick Dele Cole, Mina Dugoabere Cole

Father: Patrick Dele Cole 

Mother: Pastor Mrs Mina Dugoabere Cole

Education: University Of Lagos (Architecture)

Instagram: Tonye Patrick Cole, mni

Full Biography Of Tonye Cole (Sahara Group Founder) Career, Occupation, Life History, Story, Background, Education, CV, Political Career, Party, APC Primaries, 2023 Governorship Elections, Family, Parents, Children, Wife

Biography Wikipedia: Tonye Cole is a Nigerian born Billionaire Enterprenuer, Co-founder of Sahara Group, Politician, Philanthropist and the 2023 APC Governorship Candidate in Rivers State.

Tonye Patrick Cole is a motivational speaker, writer, teacher and mentor.



Tonye Cole And Sahara Group
Who is the owner of Sahara oil company? Sahara oil company is owned by Tonye Cole, Ade Odunsi and Tope Shonubi.

Sahara Group Nigeria Founders: Sahara group was founded by Tonye Cole alongside Ade Odunsi and Tope Shonubi in August 1996.

About Tonye Cole's Sahara Group
Sahara Group is an energy conglomerate with operations spanning the entire energy chain in Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries to East Africa and beyond. Tonye Patrick Cole's Sahara Group operates in 38 countries around the world with over 4,000 employees and annual turnover of $11 billion. Tonye P. Cole was directly responsible for building the Group's global expansion.







Tonye Cole Resignation From Sahara Group: Tonye Cole formally resigned from all board and executive roles held in Sahara Group in In September 2018.


Pastor Tonye Cole: Tonye Cole is an ordained Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and leader of Team Nehemiah - a body within the church that is responsible for delivering the vision of the church in transforming the Redemption Camp in Nigeria to a modern city.
Picture of Tonye Cole and Pastor E.A Adeboye With His Wife, Sylvia Cole


Throwback photo of when Tonye Cole was ordained a Full Pastor in The Redeemed Christian Church of God.



Tonye Cole Pastor Ordination Photos


Tonye Cole Books: “Morning Reflections”. A Daily Devotional Published 2013.
"My God Thinks” (2016)
Columnist to Thisday Style “Watchers of Times”

Tonye Patrick Cole LinkedIn About Profile
Tonye Patrick Cole is a nation-builder and philanthropist who is passionate about good governance, the socio-economic development of Nigeria through the implementation of effective policies and the involvement of her teeming youth population in the transformation of the nation.

An alumnus of University of Lagos and Harvard Business School and a Fellow of the ‘Transformational Leadership Fellowship’ programme at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford, Tonye is the Co-Founder and former Group Executive Director of Sahara Group, an energy conglomerate with operations spanning the entire energy chain in Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries to East Africa and beyond. He was directly responsible for building the Group’s global expansion and upholding her corporate governance principles, maintaining her status with global institutions such as the World Economic Forum, where he was a key member of Pact Against Corruption Initiative (PACI), the United Nations, where he was a pioneer member of the Advisory Board of the Private Sector Advisory Group for the UNDP Sustainable Development Group Fund (SDG- F), the African Philanthropy Forum, ENACTUS Nigeria, amongst others.

He continues to inspire and positively impact African youths through his NGO, Nehemiah Youth Empowerment Initiative, which aims to influence change in Africa by bringing together young and emerging leaders to develop and implement practical strategies that will produce positive outcomes for millions. He works closely with a number of foundations in Nigeria including the Down Syndrome Foundation, Slum-2-School Foundation, the Compassionate Center and various orphanages.

In September 2018, Mr Cole made a life-changing decision to pursue a career in politics. He formally resigned from all board and executive roles held in Sahara Group to contest for the gubernatorial seat in his home state, Rivers.
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Tonye Cole Political Career: Tonye Cole joined politics in September 2018 when he made a life-changing decision to pursue a career in politics. He formally resigned from all board and executive roles held in Sahara Group to contest for the gubernatorial seat in his home state, Rivers.

Tonye Cole Political Party: Tonye Cole is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State.

Tonye Cole was 2019 Rivers State APC Governorship aspirant.

Tonye Cole For Rivers State Governor 2023
Who is Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate 2023? Tonye Cole is the Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate for 2023. He won the primaries Election via consensus.

How Tonye Cole Emerged APC Consensus Governorship Candidate For 2023 Election


Address to Rivers APC

...my dear APC family, as many of you would have learnt by now, our great party has adopted me as the consensus candidate for the 2023 Gubernatorial election. This decision did not come lightly and was heavily debated. Many lessons were learnt from my emergence as the flag bearer in 2019, the primary one being erroneously labeled as an imposition on the Party by our leader, Rt. Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.

To avoid any such controversies this time around, all the persons interested in contesting the position were asked by the Party to carry out wide consultations with stakeholders and an agreement was reached for a committee that would NOT include the leader to critically analyze each aspirant and arrive at a consensus candidate that is best suited to achieve the Party's vision and for the sake of its unity and progress.

To achieve the above purpose, all 12 aspirants were invited to a meeting on Friday 22nd April, where 19 key party elders and leaders, including the party Chairman Chief Emeka Beke, were tasked to arrive at a consensus candidate for the party. Some others present included Sen. Andrew Uchendu, Chief Sam Sam Jaja, Chief Victor Giadom, HE Amb. Oji Ngofa, HE Amb. Maureen Tamuno, HE Aleruchi Cookey-Gam, Hon. Onari Brown, Hon George Tolofari to name a few. The Honourable Minister categorically stated that the committee was fully at liberty to arrive at any aspirant they deemed best suited and he would abide by their recommendation.

All aspirants affirmed an earlier signed declaration to stand by any candidate the Party endorses and the Committee asked all of us, including the Honourable Minister, to depart for our various houses until a decision was made. About two and a half hours later, we were called back to the venue of the meeting to get the verdict.

I want to use this medium to thank the Committee for an unbiased assessment that ended up putting me forward as the consensus candidate. I am not in any doubt that it took tremendous bravery for them to make this decision in the face of serious pressure, especially as my co-aspirants are all imminently qualified for the job.

I am very mindful that it could just as easily be any one of them speaking to you in my place right now. For this reason, I am humbled by the incredible burden laid upon my shoulders to unite the party and reassure everyone, especially the other aspirants and those aggrieved by this decision that I will work assiduously for an all inclusive Party. 

The work ahead of us is immense but the path to victory is much clearer today than it was yesterday. We must therefore agree to stand as one body and work together to deliver APC in the forthcoming elections in order to give our dear Rivers State a new lease of life through purposeful and progressive governance that will bring about social cohesion and economic prosperity. 

Tonye Patrick Cole, mni 
Long live APC 
Long live Rivers State 
Long live Nigeria.

Tonye Cole Educational Background
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University of Lagos, Nigeria
B.Es/B.Arch Architecture
(1984 - 1990)

Tonye Patrick Cole attended Corona School, Victoria Island and later King's college, Lagos before proceeding to King's School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

Tonye Cole graduated from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a bachelor's degree in Architecture and Engineering.
He holds a Portuguese Certificate from Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program in 2014.

Tonye Cole graduated from the National Institute For Policy And Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos. Plateu-State on 20th November 2021.


"#graduationday Wow! Ten months done and dusted! Today I get conferred with the title of mni (member of the National Institute) by the grace of God. Thank you to all of you who supported my journey from February till today. This mni is for you as we continue to strive to make Nigeria a better country for us all."



MNI: The meaning of MNI in Tonye Cole's name is Member of the National Institute. He got the name after attending the National Institute For Policy And Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos (NIPSS).

Tonye Cole State Of Origin: Where is Tonye Cole from? Tonye Cole is from Rivers State, Nigeria.

Tonye Cole Home Town, Village, LGA: Tonye Cole hails from Abonnema village, a town in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Tonye Cole Tribe: What tribe is Tonye Cole? Tonye Cole is Kalabari by tribe in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Tonye Patrick Cole Date Of Birth: Tonye Cole was born on 11 January 1967 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.


Tonye Cole Real Age: How old is Tonye Cole? Tonye Cole is currently 55 Years old now as at 2022.
Tonye Patrick Cole will celebrate his 56th birthday on 11th January 2023.

Tonye Cole Height: How tall is Tonye Cole? Tonye Cole is 6"2 Feet tall.

Photos of Tonye Cole and Amaechi

Tonye Cole Sexuality, Sexual Orientation
: Is Tonye Cole Gay, Bisexual Or Straight? Tonye Cole is straight. He is married to his lover, Girlfriend and wife, the beautiful Sylvia Cole.

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Photo of Tonye Cole With his Daughter and wife
Tonye Cole Family, Parents, Father, Mother, Siblings: Tonye Cole was born into the family of Ambassador Chief Dr. Patrick Dele Cole and Pastor Mrs Mina Dugoabere Cole. He has other siblings brothers and sisters.
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Pictures of Tonye Cole Father, Patrick Dele-Cole


Tonye Cole Father: Who is Tonye Cole Father, Name, Pictures, Age? Tonye Cole father's name is Patrick Dele Cole, a former Nigerian ambassador to Brazil and Argentina.
His father, Ambassador Chief Dr. Patrick Dele Cole was born on 4 August 1940.
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Biography Wikipedia: Who Is Patrick Dele Cole?

Patrick Dele Cole (born 4 August 1940) is a Nigerian politician, journalist and diplomat who in 1976 became the managing director of the Daily Times. He was also a presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the early 1990s and was Nigeria's ambassador to Argentina and Brazil.

Tonye Cole Hails His Father, Patrick Dele-Cole

"There are fathers and there are fathers but there is only one Dad. My father is my Daddy and he has been a tower of strength to behold from my childhood.

He built a solid name and showed me the reward of hard work, relationship building and networking. He modeled what it means to provide lovingly for your family and ensuring that we experience various cultures, we live our neighbors, project our nationality with pride and defend the honour of our family. Thank you Daddy for never holding a grudge, forgiving all who use and betray you, keeping an open door to all who desire knowledge and wisdom. You are a true blessing."

Tonye Cole Father's 80th Birthday On August 4, 2020:


"PDC @ 80 (Who does he look like? 🤔)

It is within the complete sovereignty of the Lord to give anyone a long life but it is well within our control how we choose to live that life.

Some live very long like Methuselah and there is nothing they are remembered for, while some live relatively short lives like Jesus did and their impact resonates through history.

As I journey through this life, I think of these two extremes and how you have navigated your life and it pleases me to see you have done extremely well in the key areas of life:

▪︎Spiritually - You gave your life to God and are at peace with your relationship with Him.

▪︎Marriage - You have loved the wife of your youth and in the last few years have been the strongest pillar of support in trying times.

▪︎Family - You have raised your family well, bonding nuclear and extended family such that we all see ourselves as blood brothers and sisters. A fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree and when we see how well all your children are doing, we know why.

▪︎Service - You have put your nation, state and community above yourself. Our belief in the inherent promise of a great nation comes from seeing how selflessly you have loved and served her.

▪︎Materially - You have modeled contentment and balanced ambition perfectly for all to see and learn from. Today you don’t lack, you don’t beg and you don’t fret, you don’t worry and none of your children lack bread to eat. What a blessing that is for any man.

Daddy, may God bless you and keep you now and always. Happy 80th birthday and many happy returns."

Tonye Cole Mother, Death: Who Is Tonye Cole's Mother, Name, Pictures? Tonye Cole mother is Pastor Mrs Mina Dugoabere Cole. She is late.
Pictures of Tonye Cole Mother, Mina Dugoabere Cole (Pastor)


Tonye Cole's mother, Pastor Mina Cole died in London on Friday 1st of October, 2021, after a protracted illness.

Announcing the death of his mother on his Instagram page, Tonye Patrick Cole wrote:

“It is with heavy hearts that we, the children of His Excellency Ambassador Chief Dr. Patrick Dele Cole OFR, on behalf of himself, the Young Jack family of Abonnema and Obiali Amachree family of Buguma sadly announce the passing of his beloved wife, our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Pastor Mrs Mina Dugoabere Cole in London, on Friday the 1st of October, 2021 after a protracted illness.

 “She was a devoted woman of God who lived a full and joyous life and whose memory lives on in our hearts forever. Plans for the burial will be announced in due course by the family.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to all concerned for their love, support and prayers at this difficult time".

Tonye Cole Siblings: Tonye Cole has other siblings brothers and sisters but they are not popular like him.

Married, Marriage, Wedding: Is Tonye Cole married? Yes, Tonye Cole is married to Sylvia Cole with 3 children.

Tonye Cole got married to Sylvia Cole on 19 July 1995.


Pictures of Tonye Cole and His Wife, Sylvia Cole

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Tonye Cole And Sylvia Cole Wedding Anniversary: Tonye Cole and his wife, Sylvia Cole will celebrate their 27th marriage anniversary on 19th July 2022.

About Tonye Cole Wife, Name, Pictures, Age, State Of Origin

Tonye Cole Wife: Who Is Tonye Cole Wife? Tonye Cole's wife name is Dr. Sylvia Cole. She is a medical doctor and mental health advocate.
Pictures of Tonye Cole Wife, Sylvia Cole

Tonye Cole Wife Age: How old is Tonye Cole wife? Tonye Cole's wife, Sylvia Cole is 52 years old in 2022. She will celebrate her 52nd birthday on 25th September 2022.

Tonye Cole Wife State Of Origin: Where is Tonye Cole wife from? Tonye Cole's wife, Sylvia Cole is from Delta State, Nigeria.
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Photos of Sylvia Cole, Tonye Cole Wife


Who Is Sylvia Cole?
Dr. Sylvia Cole (25 September 1970) is a Nigerian Co-founder, Springfield foundation
Director, Paelon Memorial Hospital, Anesthetist, Philanthropist, Mental Health Advocate and the wife of Tonye Cole.
Sylvia Cole hails from Delta State, Nigeria.

Sylvia Cole's Husband, Tonye Cole is the APC Governorship Candidate in Rivers State, Nigeria. If her husband wins as Governor in 2023, she will become the First Lady of Rivers State.
Tonye Cole family Picture with his wife and children

Tonye Cole Children: Tonye Cole has three (3) children - 2 daughters and 1 son - his only son.
The names of Tonye Cole children are Vanessa Cole, TJ Cole and Serena Cole.
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Picture of Tonye Cole and his children

Tonye Cole Son: Who Is Tonye Cole Son? The name of Tonye Cole's only son is TJ Cole. 
TJ Cole, Tonye Cole's only son graduated from the London Business School in January 2017.
Pictures of TJ Cole, Tonye Cole Son - his Only son

Announcing his son's graduation on Twitter, Tonye Cole wrote:


"#cassgraduation we are so proud of TJ Cole as he graduates today with a distinction from CASS Business School London. Well done son."

Photo Of Tonye Cole and His Daughters
Tonye Cole Daughters: Tonye Cole has two daughters and their names are Vanessa Cole and Serena Cole.
Meet Tonye Cole's Daughters - Photos of Tonye Cole first and second daughters
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Vanessa Cole, Tonye Cole First Daughter, Pictures:

Who is Tonye Cole first daughter, name, age? Vanessa Cole is the first daughter of Tonye Cole and Sylvia Cole. She revealed that her father wants her to get married at age 23.
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Tonye Cole's first daughter has a Yoruba name.
Photo of Tonye Cole and His First Daughter, Vennessa Cole

In 2018, the wild lifestyle of Sahara Energy Boss, Tonye Cole’s daughter, Vanessa Cole was exposed.
Vennessa Cole had become a Turn-up Queen. 
Besides fashion and style, Vennessa Cole consumed liquor like a fish gulps brackish water.
Photo of Tonye Cole Daughter, Vanessa Cole Smoking

So pitiful was Vanessa Cole's weakness for Shisha that she took it everytime she was out for clubbing.
Despite her father’s wealth, Vanessa Cole seemed insatiable as she craved the wild and extreme side of life.

Serena Cole, Tonye Cole Second Daughter: The name of Tonye Cole second daughter is Serena Cole. She is a medical student.
Pictures of Serena Cole, Tonye Cole Daughter (2nd Daughter & Last Child)


Serena Cole, Tonye Cole second daughter gained admission into Cambridge University to study Medicine in 2019.

"So my youngest daughter Serena just blew us all out of the waters with an astounding result of 6 A*s (she needed to take only 3) and has been accepted into Cambridge University (Trinity College) to study Medicine. She follows her grandfather’s steps to Cambridge and her mother in medicine. As for me, I am just proud to have lived to see a wonder like Serena come out of my loins. #celebratespecialmoments #celebratinggreatness #familymatters"

In May 2021 Tonye Cole's daughter, Serena Cole's school, Trinity College Cambridge appointed her as their first female black Students' Union President.

Reacting to the appointment of his daughter, Serena Cole, Tonye Cole wrote:

"I am so proud of you @rene_cole_1, and this is just the first of many to come, you will break more glass ceilings, and become a globally recognized agent of excellence and positive change everywhere you go!"

Tonye Patrick Cole Net Worth Forbes, 2022, 2021, 2020, Dollars, Naira (Forbes Cover)

Tonye Cole Net Worth: How much is Tonye Cole of Sahara Group Net Worth?
Tonye Cole net worth is about $500 Million US Dollars in 2021.

Tonye Cole Net Worth In Naira: Tonye Cole net worth in naira is about ₦290,000,000,000 Billion Naira in 2022.

Tonye Cole House, Cars, Mansion Pictures


Tonye Cole House and Cars: Tonye Cole has houses, Mansions in Nigeria and abroad. He is rich, wealthy and has properties across Nigeria.

Tonye Cole House in His Abonnema, Rivers State









In November 2019, Tonye Cole's house in his village, his home town in Abonnema, Rivers State was dedicated by Pastor Adeboye and others.

'#GratitudetoGod #Celebratespecialmoments My family and I got the blessing of a generation when Daddy GO came calling to my hometown Abonnema and dedicated our home there. The future can only get better and anyone who steps into this home is sure to leave a blessing." - Pastor Tonye Patrick Cole wrote while sharing photos of his house.

In 2018, Tonye Cole bought a car, a brand new Mercedes Benz SUV worth at least N25 million for his wife, Sylvia Cole.


Tonye Cole Girlfriend, Side Chick: Who is Tonye Cole's Girlfriend? Tonye Cole rumored Girlfriend and side chick was Kenya Moore. She was a former Miss USA.

Tonye Cole Kenya Moore Relationship, Dating, Pictures, Cheating Rumours

Tonye Cole and Kenya Moore, a former Miss USA were allegedly in a relationship and dating in 2014. Photo of Tonye Cole and Kenya Moore together trended on social media.
It's a fact that Tonye Cole and Kenya Moore are close friends but in if they were dating, in a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship, that cannot be confirmed.
Picture of Tonye Cole and Kenya Moore

The relationship rumour between Tonye Cole and Kenya Moore started in 2014 after Kenya Moore talked about her secret “African prince” Billionaire boyfriend on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, never revealing his name or giving any proof of his existence. This ​led many, including Moore’s co-stars, to believe she was faking the romance.

But the former Miss USA, Kenya Moore later revealed that her boyfriend was a Nigerian and wealthy.
Kenya Moore later hinted on Twitter that her lover is Nigerian billionaire Tonye Cole - a married father of three kids.

In a Twitter post, Kenya Moore congratulated Tonye Cole for graduating from Harvard.



"Congratulations to Tonye Cole for graduating from @harvard business School. It's an honor to know you. #inspirational."

Tonye Cole And Rotimi Amaechi Relationship, Friendship, Pictures

Tonye Patrick Cole and Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi are close friends. Amaechi wanted Tony Cole to be Governor of Rivers State.
Tony Cole is richer than Amaechi.
Photo of Tonye Cole and Amaechi on a train
Picture of Tonye Cole with his Wife and Amaechi & His Wife

Tonye Cole Phone Number, Contact: Tonye Cole's phone Number, WhatsApp Contact are not available. He can be reached via his Instagram account and Twitter page.

Tonye Cole Instagram: Tonye Cole Instagram page Account Profile Handle is tonyepatrickcole.


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