July 07

Henri Nestlé was born in Frankfurt in 1814 and later established himself in Switzerland as a skilled confectioner and chemist. In 1867 he developed the first successful infant cereal formula, which dramatically reduced infant mortality. He founded the Nestlé Company to manufacture and distribute his life-saving nutritional product. Under his guidance, the company expanded rapidly, becoming a global leader in food and beverage. Nestlé's focus on research and quality set new standards in industrial food production. He died on July 7, 1890, leaving a multinational enterprise that bears his name to this day.

Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was a Nigerian businessman and political leader born in 1937. He founded successful enterprises in telecommunications, publishing, and oil, becoming one of Africa's wealthiest individuals. In 1993, Abiola was widely regarded as the winner of Nigeria's presidential election before the military government annulled the results. He was imprisoned in 1994 by General Sani Abacha's regime, emerging as a symbol of the struggle for democracy in Africa. Abiola died in custody in 1998 under controversial circumstances, which intensified calls for civilian rule. Today, he is celebrated as a martyr for democracy and human rights in Nigeria.