Godwin Ezeemo
Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Umuchu, in Aguata Local Government Area. |
| Nationality | Igbo, Nigerian |
| Education | MARKETING (ND, HND) |
| Alma mater | Federal polytechnic Ilaro Ogun state. |
| Occupation | CEO Orient Media group of companies |
| Years active | Active... Present |
| Title | Achi na-agbara oha |
| Movement | PPA, Progressive People's Alliance. |
| Spouse | Nneka Ezeemo |
Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo // ⓘ (born 1954) is a Nigerian businessman and politician, chairman of The Orient Group of companies[1] and a member of the Progressive Peoples Alliance.[2]
Biography[edit]
Ezeemo was born in Umuchu, into the Igbo tribe, during 1954. He attended St Peter's Secondary School in Achina, walking the 15 km from his home each day.[1] He obtained an OND and HND in Marketing at Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.[3]
After leaving university, Ezeemo incorporated his own company, which grew into the Orient Group, comprising Orient Export Ltd; Sokka International; Orient Feeds Mill and Farms Ltd; Orient Magazines, Newspaper and Communication Ltd; Orient Global Waterwell Limited; Union Haulage Ltd; Orient Mega FM; and Multipurpose Computer Centre.[3][4]
A devout Christian, Ezeemo has organised programmes in his local area to promote Christianity and denounce indigenous religions.[5] He also established Charity (Ezeemo) Trust for the Less-Privileged.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Kumolu, Charles (2017-06-07). "Trekking 15 km daily to acquire education brought me this far". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- ^ "Anambra 2017: I will give the people the best — Ezeemo". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- ^ a b "Thinking home: The Godwin Ezeemo example". Businessdayonline.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- ^ Uche Atuma. "New dawn at Umuchu". Sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.