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  • Julius Rone plans special Christmas

    Julius Rone plans special Christmas

    If there were a race to determine the deepest pocket or the most lavish lifestyle, Julius Rone would find it hard to keep ahead of the competition. But if it were for the purpose of picking the most generous, his unmatched record of benevolence will put him head and shoulder above his peers.

    The brains behind UTM Group is known for turning the cloudy days of the less-privileged to sunny ones with showers of gifts, and this festive period would not be an exception. As he is wont to do, Rone has already set the machinery in motion to put smiles on the faces of the indigent in Lagos, Abuja and his native Niger Delta region.

    Like a magician saving his most spectacular trick for the biggest event, Julius plans to give the underprivileged a Christmas to remember. His philanthropic activity is not a new thing. He has long become the darling of the Niger Delta youths because of the huge sums he has spent training and educating some of them.

  • Julius Rone’s humanitarian gestures

    Julius Rone’s humanitarian gestures

    FOR some wealthy Nigerians, the usefulness of their huge wealth lies in keeping money in their pockets or splashing it on the most expensive things money can buy. Not so Julius Rone. For the UTM boss, money is not just a ticket to a life of opulence and comfort, it is also the key to unlock the gates of hope for the poor and the downtrodden.

    In his Niger Delta region in particular, Julius is more like a deity because of his kind and generous nature which has left an indelible mark in the minds of many indigent people in the region who have at one time or the other benefited from his humanitarian gestures.

    On account of his milk of human kindness, he has become a good example for those who are looking for mentors. As such, he can do no wrong in their eyes.

    The Jewel of the Niger Delta turned 43 a few months ago. The father of three is a household name in the region and presides over UTM Group, one of the biggest players in the oil and gas industry.

  • Julius Rone strikes gold

    While Julius Rone’s exotic lifestyle continues to make eyelids flutter in amazement, the UTM boss keeps basking in luxury, having paid his dues to get to where he is now. Recognising that the great heights reached and sustained by the exemplars of success were not attained by sudden flight but by dint of hard work, blood, sweat and tears, Rone carefully plotted his way to the top of the pile, deftly avoiding pits and potholes like a skillful footballer dribbling his way round opposition players.

    The 42-year-old heads UTM Group with its many subsidiaries, including UTM Dredging Limited, a provider of logistic support in engineering, construction, equipment rental, leasing, procurement, supply and general labour service to the oil industry. He has etched his footprints on Nigeria’s economic sands and is a household name in connected circles.

    In the midst of unending showers of luxurious contracts that continue to rain on him, he maintains a lifestyle that matches his deep pocket. His garage features state of the art wonders on wheels, while the Abuja mansion where he relaxes is literally the second coming of Eden.

  • Julius Rone plans surprise package for Xmas

    Popular billionaire, Julius Rone, has a surprise up his sleeve for the Yuletide. At a time that men and women of affluence are putting finishing touches to grand Christmas parties or big trips to exotic locations abroad with their coterie of friends and hangers on, supposedly in the spirit of the festive season, Julius has decided to do something different.

    Perhaps finally struck by the true essence of the season, which is giving, the billionaire boss of UTM, an oil and gas company, has concluded plans to do a ‘Special Xmas’ with the poor and the downtrodden. Those who should know have said that Julius will organise the programme in Abuja, his base, and his home state, Delta. It is another evidence of the milk of human kindness that flows in the veins of Rone whose foundation has given scholarships to scores of indigent youths from the oil-rich Niger Delta region.

    Having waded through the murky waters of poverty himself, he is determined to help others do the same by giving back to the community.

    Besides his sense of empathy with the less privileged, Rone is a visionary and man of impeccable business pedigree who in a short time has transformed his energy company, UTM, from a small business to one of the biggest players in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

  • Julius Rone plans big for UTM

    Time was when the mention of Julius Rone’s name would be retorted with “Julius who?” The Delta born oil magnate has since moved far beyond his relatively humble, unknown beginnings to become one of the biggest players in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

    The man from the oil-rich Niger Delta now commands the attention of prominent political and business figures in the country and beyond. His company, UTM group, has grown over the years and now occupies a top spot in the energy industry.

    Rone, the Managing Director of UTM, is however not content with the company’s current lofty height as he plots to turn UTM into the very best locally and continentally. Undeterred by the current economic recession, the business mogul recently reorganised the company in a bid to align it with international standards. It is another in a long list of achievements by Rone, who is seen as a local hero and saviour by many in the Niger Delta.

  • Julius Rone takes birthday to orphanage

    THE true meaning of life is in finding your gifts and the purpose is to share such gifts with those who have not found theirs. Delta State born billionaire businessman, Julius Rone, has not allowed fame and fortune detach him from humanity.

    The brains behind UTM Group added another year to his age and rather than follow the elite norm of throwing a town-halting party, he chose to spend his special day with orphans. As Rone clocked 42 last Saturday, he visited some of the popular orphanage homes in Abuja where he gave out several gifts to the less privileged.

    With a strong resolve rarely found among men his age, Rone has conquered lack and has grown into a man of his own. He is one successful businessman whose lexicon has no place for failure. His hatred for lack inspires him to make life easier for the needy. He is no doubt a gift to this generation.

    What is more, his generous disposition is spiced with humility. While the Nigerian oil and gas sector is dominated by the big dogs, Rone has managed to carve a niche for himself in the sector.

    At 42, there is no doubt that Rone has made a huge impact in the Nigerian business circle. Since he made his foray into the Nigerian oil and gas industry, through his UTM Group, a globally recognised energy, shipping and power conglomerate, has demonstrated outstanding abilities as a leader, manager, and visionary.

    A good family man, he is married to a fashion icon and Microbiology graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, Utibe Umoh-Rone.

  • Julius Rone’s concept of Easter

    Julius Rone’s concept of Easter

    You can always count on Julius Rone to redefine every occasion and add an intriguing twist to every plot. Once again, he has chosen to be different. While many will observe the Easter season by eating and reveling in celebration, he has decided to once again embrace philanthropic gestures.

    Sources close to the dark and handsome dude said for two days as Easter beckoned, he donated expensive gifts and cash to the less privileged without blowing his trumpet. Giving has become second nature for the connected dude who always feels happy to put smiles on people’s faces.

    He is in every sense a successful businessman. Not only has he etched his footprints in the sands of time as a major player in the nation’s economic sphere, he is the founder of UTM Group, which has many subsidiaries, including UTM Dredging Limited, a provider of logistic support in engineering, construction, equipment rental, leasing, procurement, supply and general labour services to oil and gas companies.

  • Julius Rone, wife on the roll

    Julius Rone, wife on the roll

    The Nigerian social scene has witnessed an influx of power couples in the last decade, but none can hold a torch to the admirable pair of Julius Rone and his wife, Rutee. Not only do they ooze class and affluence, the couple elicits approbation from all who encounter them.

    Julius Rone is no ordinary businessman. He dines with kings and converses with men of pedigree. A successful businessman to boot, Rone has not only etched his footprints in the sands of time as a major player in Nigeria’s economic sphere, he has carved a niche for himself in the gathering of Nigeria’s business tycoons.

    Julius Rone is the founder of UTM Group, whose subsidiaries include UTM Dredging Limited, a provider of logistic support in engineering, construction, equipment rental, leasing, procurement, supply and general labour services to oil and gas companies.

    Aside a thriving business empire, Julius is blessed with a beauty as a wife. Yutee Rone is an embodiment of elegance and finesse.

  • Inside Julius Rone’s Abuja billion-dollar mansion

    Kingly luxury can only be truly defined in the comfort of the regal manor of Dr. Julius Rone. The recently erected billion-dollar mansion is a sight to behold. It dwarfs abodes once considered regal and causes poets to sink in confusion as they grapple with the adjectives to qualify Rone’s mansion.

    Rone’s mansion is a real life pictogram of the fabled Wonderland. The exterior is garlanded with carven images, flowers and bunches of knot-grass. Inside, it is ornamented with panes of quaint decor, embroidered fabric and devices. Its ambience of splendid dyes and luxury titivate like the damasked wings of the tiger-moth. The exterior utters elegance without obscenity.

    Inside, expensive incandescent bulbs brightly illuminate the architectural delight. Everywhere is spick-and-span and has the halo of an improvised Eden on earth. Pristine and exquisitely burnished with class, Rone’s mansion emphasizes without much effort the sheer tastefulness of the owner. The attention to detail that characterises the house is excellent. Both the interior and exterior decor were carefully chosen and planned with flawless finesse.

    His thirst for prestige was perhaps what drove him into acquiring the choice property in Maitama, one of Abuja’s most expensive residential areas. The new mansion reportedly cost him several billions. And in bid to make the edifice worthy of his stature, Rone painstakingly modelled it into an Eldorado of sort; replete with the trappings essential to a life of glamour and allure.

  • Julius Rone celebrates 40th birthday with Rolls Royce

    Julius Rone celebrates 40th birthday with Rolls Royce

    NIGERIAN men and women have been profiled by local and global media organisations as some of the most stylish in the world. And Julius Rone lived up to that reputation with the acquisition of a 2014 model of Rolls Royce to mark his 40th birthday in Abuja penultimate Wednesday.

    Since he took the delivery of the wonder on wheels, it has become the cynosure of all eyes. Friends and family members were awed when he unveiled the car in his expansive garden, which already had a fleet of exotic cars.

    A successful businessman, not only has Julius etched his footprints in the sands of time as a major player in Nigeria’s economic sphere, he is the founder of UTM Group, which has many subsidiaries, including UTM Dredging Limited, a provider of logistic support in engineering, construction, equipment rental, leasing, procurement, supply and general labour services to oil and gas companies.