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Politics › Are You In Control Of Your Time? -osita Chidoka by AnambraPeople(op): 11:35am On Feb 23, 2025

Are You in Control of Your Time? -Osita Chidoka

I left the gym at 1 p.m. today after a 90-minute workout. As I looked around, I noticed that most people there were middle-aged. It struck me that by the time you are in your 50s, you should have the flexibility to control your time.

If you are in your 50s and cannot step away from work without consequences, it may be time to rethink your career trajectory. By this stage, you should be in your field's pinnacle or penultimate position. You should have the liberty to take an afternoon run, play golf, or pursue other personal goals without disrupting your career.

In the Army, you should be a General.

In the Police, a Commissioner or Assistant Inspector General (AIG).

In the Civil Service, a Deputy Director or Director.

In business, your company or trade should be stable and thriving.

If you are in your 20s or 30s, now is the time to plan your career strategically to ensure that you are not still laboring in your 50s. Success is not accidental—it is a result of deliberate choices, mentorship, and continuous learning.

That is why the Mekaria Mentorship Program exists—to guide young professionals in making intentional career moves. We are launching new courses and webinars soon—join us and learn how to shape a future where you work on your own terms.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/02/23/are-you-in-control-of-your-time-osita-chidoka/

Crime › Anambra Community Invites Agunechemba, Fingers Kinsman For Spearheading Criminal by AnambraPeople(op): 3:46pm On Feb 18, 2025

Anambra Community Invites Agunechemba, Fingers Kinsman For Spearheading Criminal Activities

Youths of Umuatulu Ifiteani village, Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area have called on Anambra State government to direct the operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Chi to investigate the activities of one of their kinsman who they are fingering of complicity in different crimes in the community

They made the appeal during a peaceful protest at the palace of the traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Ralph Ekpeh.

The protesters had different inscriptions: “We want peace in Umuatulu"; "Stop harassing our people"; "Ebele Ngini removed all CCTV cameras in the village"; "Ebele Ngini is a terror to our community"; among others.

The leader of the group, Barr. Ralph Okonkwo fingered one Mr Ebele Ngini for overthrowing the leadership of the village in June, 2024; unlawfully collecting the firearms of the vigilante and uninstalling all CCTV cameras mounted in the community.

The youth leader of the village, Mr. Onyebuchi Okeke also alleged that the said individual constantly harass women, youths, and elderly people and called on the state government to quickly intervene.

Responding, Igwe Ekpeh recalled that there has been an investigation and recommendation made into the activities of Mr. Ngini and acknowledged that Mr. Ngini has always been an individual of questionable character and assured that the law will take it right cause.

Speaking to our correspondent in a phone interview, Mr. Ngini denied the allegations and described them as mere conspiracy against his person.

Mr Ngini while welcoming a government investigation into the matter, stated that he is neither the chairman nor a member of the executive of the village but revealed that the village during their Annual General Meeting in June, 2024 passed a Vote of No Confidence on the executive for gross misconduct in line with their constitution.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/02/18/anambra-community-invites-agunechemba-fingers-kinsman-for-spearheading-criminal-activities/

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Career › The Story Of My First Love By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie by AnambraPeople(op): 12:16pm On Feb 15, 2025

The Story of My First Love

By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

My father was a professor, and we lived on the University of Nigeria campus in a house full of books; bougainvillea plants lined our driveway in splashes of purple. This was the small, gated world of my childhood: I went to the university primary school, the university children’s library, the university chapel for Sunday Mass. Everyone was similar—safe and sedate academic people—our lives circumscribed by the tended campus hedges.

In my teenage years, I walked two streets to the university secondary school, whose reputation attracted people from out of town, especially the children of wealthy traders from Onitsha, the location of the largest market in West Africa, that bastion of unsophisticated chaos. For the first time I knew people who were not like us. Bush was the word we used for their gaudy style, their mixed-up English tenses, their imported school sandals.

Echezona’s sandals were orangey brown with wedge heels, and he walked in a comical strut. He was popular and brash, a ringleader of boys; he often missed school and got into trouble with teachers and loitered during class hours. I was utterly uninterested in Onitsha boys like him until one day, I was so aware of Echezona the air pulsed if he passed by. How strange that a feeling can grow unprompted, from nothing, surprising even your own heart. I began combing my short Afro more carefully, looking in the mirror to see not myself but myself as seen by him. I was 14 and he was 16. I was an academic star and he had abysmal grades. I wasn’t sure he liked me—I was his junior after all—until his friends came to me to say, “Echezona wants to talk to you.”

“Then he should come himself,” I replied, falsely cool.

The first time he walked me home, he was quiet, almost solemn, his eyes trained ahead or downward, never once turning to me. I thought he was being superior until I realized with surprise that he was shy. To sense his shyness was to feel the intimacy of discovery, of seeing a different version of a person, suddenly known only to you. He took to walking me home. “I want us to be boyfriend and girlfriend,” he would say, and I would reply, “I have to think about it,” even though I wanted nothing more. One day I said yes. And so began a cracking open of my sheltered world. A rush of new bewildering air. My unlikely first boyfriend. His was an exquisite attentiveness, open and faltering, reaching but not quite holding my hand. Often, his skin brushed against mine. He treated me with care and a kind of fear, as though I might fall and break into pieces. (I thought of him when I overheard an aunt say in Igbo, “A man must hold you like an egg.”) I was not to be rushed, and so it was months before the trembling deliciousness of my life’s first kiss, standing near the quarters in our backyard where our house help lived.

“You are the finest and most intelligent girl I’ve ever seen,” he told me.

I was held bound by his animation, his exaggerations. He believed in ghosts and blood betrothals. He wanted us to swear that no matter what happened we would wait for each other and get married. He said he would throw himself in the path of a car if I ever stopped talking to him. He made me laugh and laugh; he was serious but difficult to take seriously. He told obvious lies. He would miss school and, while walking normally, say he had broken his leg the day before. I was unimpressed with his indifference to school, but fascinated, nonetheless. He never read anything. In his sparse notebooks, his childish, unformed handwriting was endearing to me. The first time he gave me a love letter, I knew he had not written it himself; his friend had. The same friend who came to my class one morning during the harmattan season and held out Echezona’s red sweater. “Echezona said you look cold.” I slipped my arms, myself, into that woolen softness, and long after the morning cool had given way to a fierce sun, I still wore his sweater.

“What do you even talk about?” my university campus friends asked, their faces stricken, as if I had gone mad, and in their eyes the unspoken words bush boy, rough boy, unsuitable boy.

I don’t remember, and what I remember I don’t always trust. Memory fades but it also self-selects. Our memories try to protect us, and often what slips from our remembering is what is best left behind. I barely remember that I heard Echezona stole money from his father and tried to bribe a teacher for test questions. I remember how his face lit up each time he saw me, his grin impish and boyish and eager to please. I remember the ease of being with him, how sullen I was when he missed school, how bereft during vacations when I spent hours on the phone in my father’s study trying to get through the crackling Onitsha lines. On my birthday he gave me a scented satin rose. The perfumy scent became overpowering if you shook the tall case in which it came. I hid it in a cupboard because I feared my mother would ask me to return such an expensive, inappropriate gift. It was shortly after my birthday that he told me he was leaving, his father was sending him to a tough boarding school, but we would remain together no matter what. I cried, as if I sensed how quickly we would lose touch, our letters and phone calls trailing away, and how soon I would have a new boyfriend from my world, a professor’s son.

Echezona died in my first year of university. A friend walked up to me as a lecture hall emptied out to say that Echezona had been shot at a bank in Lagos; he was driving in to deposit a check when armed robbers ran in and started shooting. I stared blankly. I was used to stories of robbers who climbed through unlocked windows at night to steal televisions from campus homes. The extreme, random violence felt so far away as to be surreal. It couldn’t be. I couldn’t cry. For months I carried this news without looking at it until, in a horrific coincidence, I went to a newspaper office in Lagos for my first-ever interview as a writer after publishing a book of poems, and the journalist showed me a wall of award-winning photographs that stilled my body in shock. The journalist asked what was wrong, and I pointed at a photograph.

“You knew him? I’m sorry. It was a terrible robbery at the bank nearby.”

Echezona’s head was slumped against the car seat; his blood a deep gray in the black-and-white photo.

I will always remember the existential sagging of my spirit, as if something I longed for would now never be. And something I wished untrue was now forever true.

I kept trying to erase that image from my mind, to replace it with his walk, his laughter, his easy switch from shy to outrageous and back again. That photo forced an acceptance on me: He really was gone. I had not heard from him in three years, we were old enough to be separated by our interests, and I knew when he left my school that we were unlikely ever to be together again. Yet I mourned the future that would now never be. With the pain and sadness came a strange sensation of having been cheated. He was my first love, but in dying, he became an idealized future that I could have had. Maybe this is why my new novel, Dream Count, is haunted by the idea of the one who could have been, the one made perfect by loss. After I left the newspaper office, I began desperately searching through a pile of old things for the card he brought me when I was sick with malaria, the only piece of his handwriting I had. Inside the card, written in his uniquely shaky hand were the words: To my one love Ngozi, from your own Echezona.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/02/15/the-story-of-my-first-love-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie/

Crime › "I Commend The Establishment Of Agunechemba, But You Allowed Too Many To Die Bef by AnambraPeople(op): 7:47am On Feb 10, 2025

"I commend the Establishment of Agunechemba, But You Allowed Too Many to Die Before Taking Action"- Nwanya Tells Soludo

A concerned Anambrarian, Bernard Nwanya, has written an emotional laden letter to His Excellency, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, demanding accountability and decisive action in addressing the escalating security challenges facing the state.

In the letter he posted on his social media pages, Nwanya commended the Governor for the establishment of the Agunechemba task force, aimed at tackling the issue of insecurity in the state. However, Nwanya raised alarming questions about the numerous lives lost and the years of perceived negligence that have plagued Anambra under the current administration's watch.

Nwanya's Letter to Soludo reads:

"Your Excellency, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo,

As the Executive Governor of my home state, I write once again to draw your attention to a matter of grave concern — the worsening insecurity in Anambra State under your administration.

While I commend your establishment of "Aguneechemba," a task force purportedly aimed at addressing this issue, it is disheartening that this measure came only after our people have already suffered immensely. The delay in taking decisive action has resulted in countless lives lost and many others disrupted. It is a shame that it took such painful events to prompt any response.

In light of this, I respectfully urge you to take a step further by establishing a PUBLIC PANEL OF INQUIRY. This panel would allow the people of Anambra to formally register cases of loved ones who have gone missing, been kidnapped, or tragically killed in the past three years of your administration. The purpose of this inquiry is not only to provide justice for the victims and their families but also to collect credible data, ensuring that history does not repeat itself. Every case must be thoroughly reinvestigated and accounted for.

It is disheartening to acknowledge that there seems to be no strong opposition to hold you accountable, but this should not excuse the failure of your leadership. The number of lives lost during your tenure — a direct result of unchecked insecurity — is a heavy burden. It is my firm belief that these losses are severe enough to warrant your resignation. Anambra has never experienced insecurity on this scale, and your administration's response has been grossly inadequate.

I must assure you, however, that this issue will not be forgotten. While your tenure may last for months or even years, know that there are brave individuals who will one day tell the full story of how the state's security situation was carelessly ignored, and how our security forces were never sufficiently empowered to confront and combat crime. Your failure to properly equip and support our institutions has cost the people of Anambra dearly.

It is important to remind you that your primary responsibility as Governor is the protection of life and property. Yet, throughout your time in office, the safety of Ndi Anambra has been secondary due to your focus on projects like amusement parks and a new government house. The people of Anambra deserve better — they deserve security, safety, and leaders who prioritize their well-being above all else.

Your Excellency, I urge you to act with urgency and take responsibility for the safety of the people you have sworn to protect. The time for a real, comprehensive response to our state's security crisis is now".

Sincerely,
BERNARD NWANYA
https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/02/10/i-commend-the-establishment-of-agunechemba-but-you-allowed-too-many-to-die-before-taking-action-nwanya-tells-soludo/

Crime › Hotels Sealed As Anambra Community Enforces Homeland Security Law (video) by AnambraPeople(op): 9:25pm On Jan 29, 2025

Hotels Sealed as Anambra Community Enforces Homeland Security Law (Video)

In line with the Homeland Security Law passed recently by the Anambra State House of Assembly, Enugwu-Agidi community has begun the enforcement of the Anambra Homeland Security law to tackle rising insecurity issues in the State.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ie_pU-S98?feature=shared

Yesterday, the President General of Enugwu-Agidi, Hon Chukwuebuka Onuorah, along with the EBU-NIG-NEC, held a crucial meeting with Native Doctors(ndi Dibia and Ndi Ezenwanyi) on the importance of compliance with the law's provisions (Clause 18 - 1,2,3,4,5).

The President General conducted inspections at various hotels and hospitality centers to enlighten them on the need for proper documentation of guests before check- in and equally to ensure installation of CCTV cameras for enhanced security.

One of the establishments visited, MERRY CHALLETE in Ifite, was sealed off pending clarification of its activities.

Similarly, the President General issued ultimatum to all illicit drug dealers and users to vacate the community within 24 hours, with strict consequences for non-compliance.

Tenants both indigenes and non-indigenes in Enugwu-Agidi were instructed to register their details with the EBU-NIG secretariat within 48 hours or their landlords would face indefinite closure of the premises .

Clause 14 of the Anambra Homeland Security law mandates landlords and hotel owners to collect and verify detailed personal information from tenants and guests, and to install surveillance cameras.

Clause 18 of the law makes it a crime to make supernatural claims.

The Homeland Security Law of 2025 was passed by Anambra State House of Assembly to address fraud, ritual killings, and insecurity in the state.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/01/29/hotels-sealed-as-anambra-community-enforces-homeland-security-law-video/

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Business › See Massive Factory Built By A Young Anambra Industrialist (video) by AnambraPeople(op): 1:55pm On Jan 21, 2025

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See Massive Factory Built By A Young Anambra Industrialist(Video)

This is the impressive Zobis Electrical Wires and Cable factory established by a young Igbo industrialist.

Located in Okoti Odekpe, Ogbaru local government of Anambra State, this expansive facility spans over 400 plots of land.

Within its premises, are about 6 factories, 3 warehouses, an administrative building, staff quarters, and an ongoing infirmary.

Zobis Electrical Wires and Cable factory specializes in producing various types of cables and stands as one of the largest factories in Anambra, rapidly emerging as a leading brand in Nigeria.

The massive factory is owned by John Ezeobi, an industrialist who hails from Ezinifite, Anambra, state.

This visionary entrepreneur began the the construction of this Factory in his 30s.

Today, at just 40, his brainchild stands as one of the pride of Anambra state, showing the remarkable results that determination and perseverance can guarantee.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/01/21/see-massive-factory-built-by-a-young-anambra-industrialist-video

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Business › Re: Most Inspiring Anambra Persons In 2024 by AnambraPeople(op): 11:01am On Jan 21, 2025

Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu

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Adaora Umeoji

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Engr. Ada Chukwudozie

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Mrs. Dorothy Ukachukwu

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Business › Re: Most Inspiring Anambra Persons In 2024 by AnambraPeople(op): 10:48am On Jan 21, 2025

John Ezeobi

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Business › Most Inspiring Anambra Persons In 2024 by AnambraPeople(op): 10:47am On Jan 21, 2025

Most Inspiring Anambra Persons in 2024

These individuals serve as a source of inspiration and exemplify the talent,excellence and drive ndi Anambra are known for. Their achievements inspired ndi Anambra in 2024

John Ezeobi: CEO Zobis Electrical Wires and Cable ltd.

Achievements: Driving a powerful conglomerate at a very young age, the John Zobis Group. The company has interest in construction, cable manufacturing, oil and gas, real estate and trade. He is an inspiration to younger Industrialists.

Mrs. Dorothy Ukachukwu- Principal of Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Abuloma, Rivers State.

Honored with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in School Leadership.

Engr. Ada Chukwudozie- Chairman, Keystone Bank.

Achievements : The first Igbo woman to become Chairman of a commercial bank in Nigeria,Keystone Bank. and the first female Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi Zone).

Adaora Umeoji-GMD Zenith Bank.

Achievements: the first woman to hold the position of Managing Director at Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions:

Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu - President, Stanel Group.

Achievements: Nigeria's leading figure in hospitality industry in 2024 with the launch of the Delbourogh.

Afam Osigwe -32nd Nigerian Bar Association President
Achievement: Elected in a keenly contested election, providing exemplary leadership to the organization.

John Onuigbo - Co-founder, Foris Labs

Achievement:First African to win the Stanford Longevity Design Challenge Prize. Featured in HolonIQ’s Africa Edtech 50 and Shifters 100. Mentored Anambra students to win Global 1st Place at the World Affairs Challenge, Malaysia-Nigeria Debate and National Girls in ICT Competition.

Chidiebube Ifechukwu Esomnofu

Achievement: Winner of the Maltina Teacher of The Year Competition.
Mastery of mathematics and innovative pedagogic methodology benefiting students.

Joseph Afamefuna Nwosu

Achievement: Won the 2024 Presidential Prize for Basic and Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
Awarded the Hyundai Accent car as the STAR prize for being the overall best teacher.

Nwajagu Chinemerem Samuel
Crowned Mister International Nigeria 2024. First African to win the competition.

Stanley Anigbogu - Founder ,Light Ed.
Anambra Tech Guru
Achievement : Won Dh 500,000 Sharjah International Award in UAE.
Foundation converts plastic and e-waste to provide light to refugee communities in Africa.

Dr. Peter O. Nwosu
Inaugurated as the 11th President of State University of New York at Oswego
First Black President in the university's 163-year history.
Represents Nigerian excellence on the global stage, inspiring many.

Clara Chizoba Kroborg
Youtuber and social media entrepreneur.
Achievements:Guiness world record for the longest interviewing marathon with a time of 55 hours 24 seconds.

Chinonso Eche
13 year old Football Freestyler.
Achievements: 4 times Guinness record Holder.

Prof Ifeoma Ulasi :
Professor of Medicine UNN.

Achievements: Her outstanding discovery through Research that potentially makes way for targeted treatment and interventions in individuals with Kidney Diseases.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/01/21/most-inspiring-anambra-persons-in-2024/

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Nairaland General › Friends, Associates Raise Over 6 Billion For Zenco (see List). by AnambraPeople(op): 1:18pm On Jan 11, 2025

Friends, Associates Raise Over 6 billion for Zenco(See List).

Anambra People reliably gathered that friends and associates of Chief Cletus Uzozie Oragwa Zenco came together and raised over # 6 billion naira towards the burial expenses of his beloved mother,Mrs Margaret Egwuoyibo Oragwa.

Apart from the monetary donation,Zenco also got over 1000 cows from friends out of which Cubana Chief Priest donated 47.

Zenco is a respected businessman known for his generosity and humility.

See list of friends who made donations to him.

Full list here: https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/01/11/friends-associates-raise-over-6-billion-for-zenco-see-list/

Properties › Man Builds Five Bungalows For Siblings In Anambra (video) by AnambraPeople(op): 9:38pm On Jan 10, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS_5SG2QsvM?si=jAFqrkxB8i83oXUt

Man Builds Five Bungalows for Siblings in Anambra

An academia, Prof. Emeka Udegbunam, a member of Ozubulu in Diaspora has transformed the lives of five brothers from Umuomukwe, Amakwa - Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State.

Prof. Udegbunam was moved to action when he saw the harsh living conditions faced by the Ikeotuonye brothers in their dilapidated homes.

The benefactor who had studied the brothers for some period decided to help build a spacious bungalow for each sibling.

A prayer session was organised for the family to commit them to God and prepare them for the great things coming to their household.

On January 1, 2025, the keys to the new houses were joyfully handed over to the brothers. Though the benefactor was not present, he entrusted the task of presenting the house keys to his respected mentor, Ide John Udeagbala, whom he benefited from his scholarship.

In his brief speech at the event, Ide John Udeagbala praised Prof. Udegbunam's generous act, calling it unprecedented in Amakwa village. He urged others to follow suit and support those in need, emphasizing the positive impact such actions can have on relieving societal suffering.

In his address, Prince Iykebest Malizu, a former National President, Amakwa Development Union and the incumbent Administrative Secretary of Ozubulu Development Union, revealed that Prof. Udegbunam has already built eight houses for the indigents in Ozubulu community and currently working on three more projects.

He described Prof. Udegbunam as a destined individual with spiritual gifts inherited from his paternal grandmother. Prince Malizu emphasized that the benefactor's philanthropy is guided by spiritual directives.

In his vote of thanks, the eldest beneficiary, Mr Emmanuel Ikeotuonye who spoke on behalf of his brothers thanked Prof. Udegbunam for changing their lives stories. He prayed for God's endless blessings in the life of the generous benefactor.

Apart from the housing projects, Prof. Emeka Udegbunam has also empowered many people in Ozubulu community and across Anambra State with seed capital for business and various kinds of scholarships.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/01/10/man-builds-five-bungalows-for-siblings-in-anambra/

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Business › Zenco Spends Over ₦1Billion On Casket, Tent, Others At Mother's Burial by AnambraPeople(op): 9:12pm On Jan 09, 2025

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Anambra Billionaire, Zenco Spends Over 1billion Naira on Casket, Tent,Others at Mother's Burial(Video/Pix).

As Billionaire zenco Mother's burial begins, Anambra people magazine has gathered that the real estate mogul, Cletus Oragwa has vowed not to spare any cost in giving late Mum, Mrs Margaret Oragwa a befitting burial. He's spending nothing less than a billion naira on tent ,hearse,casket and other ancillary services.

A reliable source confirmed to our correspondent that the tent which was imported from Israel costs over #560 million naira. Though some social media platforms and influencers have pegged the price at #350m naira,the source confirmed that the price was worth more than that. The installation of the tent started 15th December, 2024 and was still going on as at 8th January.

The source also confirmed that some of the services that will be provided by the foremost funeral brand in Nigeria, Apams, are going to cost over #500million naira and this include a unique silver casket, a newly imported white Rolls Royce Carriage by Apams specifically for the burial, arrays of posh hearse and other ancillary services.

The burial alone is estimated to cost about 5 billion naira or more. Zenco is one of the most successful young businessmen from Anambra State with interest in real estate,telecommunication,mining and trading.

A-list celebrities including Davido,Flavour,Mr Macaroni, are expected to grace the burial.

The one week burial at Ukpor ,Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State is believed will be a total
shutdown .

Meanwhile, Cubana Chief Priest has presented 47 cows to Zenco in Support of Mother's burial as against 46 cows he gave obi Cubana during Mother's burial in Oba.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/01/09/anambra-billionaire-zenco-spends-over-1billion-naira-on-casket-tent-others-at-mothers-burial-video-pix/

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Business › Anambra Billionaires Grace Zobis Cable CEO Sister's Wedding At Nnewi by AnambraPeople(op): 3:54pm On Jan 07, 2025

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Anambra Billionaires Grace Zobis Cable CEO Sister's Wedding at Nnewi

It was a roll call of who is who as the Ceo of Zobis Electrical Wires and Cable ltd ,Engr John Ezeobi hosted friends and associates to the lavish wedding of his younger sister, Francisca and her husband, Nnamdi.

The classy event which held on the 5th January,2025 saw the highest level of grandeur as no cost was spared for the wedding which was attended by prominent igbo billionaires.

The ceremony commenced with a highly attended church service at St Andrews Anglican Church ,DCC ,Nnewi. The church service set the tone for the day's celebrations.

As the couple moved to the reception venue, the Classic Munich Hotel ,Nnewi, it was obvious that this would not just be an ordinary wedding but a gathering of crème de la crème.

Engr John Ezeobi was on hand to receive guests and made sure they were treated to the best refreshments of local and continental delicacies.

Some of the dignatries that attended include the prestigious Akuluno United Brothers Association ably led by its National president, His Excellency, Chief Mike Duru Ejiogu(Onowu of Anara Kingdom). Other notable figures include renowned businessman and hospitality mogul, Obinna Iyiegbu(Obi Cubana) who arrived with brother, Ikenna and a very long retinue of friends making a grand entrance, exuding charm and charisma.

Construction Czar and Billionaire, Agbalanze Ken Ifekeudu was also at the occasion with his dignified presence. He attended with his amiable wife, Lolo Chioma Ifekeudu.

Others include Major General Ebulue, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, Member board of NIMASA and Chairman of National Association of Freight Forwarders, Chief Pius Njoku,Chairman, Pillars Oil Ltd, Billionaire Real estate mogul and Chairman, BigC Properties, Ambassador Dr Joachim Emenike Aforjama(Pump Anaocha),Dr Kevin Chukwumobi(Apams) and many others.

Recall the couple had their traditional marriage on the 6th day of September, 2024 in Anambra. It was equally attended by dignitaries including top bankers,business executives,government officials and members of the state House of Assembly led by the speaker ,Mr Somtoo Udeze.

Engr John Ezeobi who is the elder brother to the bride, Francisca prayed for a successful marriage. He advised the couple to see marriage as an institution that can only succeed when both partners learn how to show understanding and maturity.

Highpoint of the occasion was cutting of cake by the couple, and a lot of dance by couple with their friends.

More pictures here: https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2025/01/07/anambra-billionaires-grace-zobis-cable-ceo-sisters-wedding-at-nnewi/

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Business › Anambra Billionaire, Mighty-mighty Builds 20 Houses For The Poor, Gifts Them 1m by AnambraPeople(op): 12:28pm On Dec 30, 2024

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Anambra Billionaire,Mighty-Mighty Builds 20 Houses for the Poor,Gifts them 1m each. (Pic/video)

Anambra Billionaire Oil man, Chief Abraham Ikechukwu Otti, (Ikenga Umuchu, Mighty-Mighty), has built 20 houses for 20 households from different communities in Aguata Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra state and Ideato North LGA, Imo state.

Apart from the building, Chief Otti fully furnished the houses, presented each and every house hold with food items that will last more than 3 months and extra 1million naira cash each to start new businesses.
Some of the beneficiaries also got mini-buses during the empowerment program.

Chief Otti also commissioned a 6-kilometer road from Umuchu in Anambra to Amanasaa in Imo State.

The benefactor, represented by the Chairman, Achalla Village, Umuchu, Nze Chimezie Ikeh, said the gesture was aimed at alleviating the suffering of people while eradicating poverty in the society.

He charged the beneficiaries to find solace in their new homes, make judicious use of the money to upgrade their lives, and become more functional members of the society.

Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Umuchu, Igwe Godson Ezechukwu, represented by the Palace Secretary, Prof. Echezona Ifejirika, noted that the kind gestures would not only make life more meaningful to recipients but also take the youths out of the streets.

Speaking in separate interviews, some of the beneficiaries, Mrs Alice Okeke, from Umuchu and Mrs Esther Obiagwu who hails from Akokwa (Imo state) expressed happiness over the magnanimity extended to them, and prayed God’s blessings upon the benefactor.

Recall Chief Otti had last year built 10 houses for 10 households in his community, Umuchu and presented 600,000 naira to each household. This year,he increased it to 20 houses in several other communities and 1 million naira per household.

For his great philanthropic works Otti was honored last year with a Heart of Gold Award by Champion newspaper. He was equally named Anambra Philanthropist of the Year.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2024/12/30/anambra-billionaire-mighty-mighty-builds-20-houses-for-the-poor-gifts-them-1m-each-pic-video/

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Business › Re: 6 Youngest Most Successful Industrialists From Anambra by AnambraPeople(op): 9:38am On Dec 27, 2024

Joseph Ezeokafor Jnr. (Jowizaza)

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Odinaka Chidume

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Rotarian Chukwunonso Nwekweghi, Norlux

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Business › Re: 6 Youngest Most Successful Industrialists From Anambra by AnambraPeople(op): 9:34am On Dec 27, 2024

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Business › 6 Youngest Most Successful Industrialists From Anambra by AnambraPeople(op): 9:33am On Dec 27, 2024

6 Youngest Most Successful Industrialists From Anambra.

Anambra State is known for a lot of great things but particularly its rich supply of quality human resources. While the older generation of successful people are giving way, the younger ones are emerging almost in quick succession in various sectors.

In manufacturing, a new generation of dynamic entrepreneurs are coming up and are reshaping the economic landscape of the state and beyond. Some of them are self made why others are second generation CEOs.They're all young people but have the same kind of courage in pushing the frontiers of their businesses. This article highlights 6 of the youngest and most successful industrialists in Anambra, showcasing their inspiring journeys and contributions to the State.

John Ezeobi: From Trader to Industrialist with Zobis Wires and Cables

John Ezeobi(40 Years) is the founder of Zobis Electrical wires and cables-a company into the manufacturing of electric cable. He started out as a trader during his school days. However, with an uncommon determination, he has built one of the biggest business empires in Anambra.

Under Ezeobi's leadership, Zobis has grown into a reputable brand, known for its quality and reliability. The company has equally created numerous job opportunities for Anambrarians. In one of his interviews, John Ezeobi said he's just at the beginning stage of his business career, vowing to play big in about 50% of electrical components manufacture. Apart from his massive factory in Okoti ,Odekpe in Anambra, Ezeobi has built liaison offices in Lagos and Abuja. The bigger picture for him is to play at all value chains in the electrical business. From manufacturing to retailing with massive Malls coming up in Lagos and Abuja.

Ikenna Ifejiofor: The Success Behind Jolly Jolly Noodles

Ikenna Ifejiofor's (Early 40s) began as spare parts dealer in Nnewi. His foray into the food industry began with a simple idea — to offer affordable and delicious instant noodles to the Nigerian market and Jolly Jolly Noodles was born.

Since its launch under Ike God Food Industries , Jolly Jolly Noodles has gained immense popularity in the market. The company aiming to be a one stop shop in the food production,has also diversified into large scale bread production.

Sunday Ogbu: A Rising Star in Cosmetics Manufacturing

Sunday Ogbu is as a leading figure in the cosmetics industry. He is the founder of Sunny Peace cosmetics, a company that specialises in a range of natural beauty products including hair creams and the company's flagship, Ajibotter Attachment. with his brand specializing in natural beauty products.
During former Governor Obiano's administration, the company went into partnership with Anambra state government and signed a 1.2 million dollar expansion MOU.

Nwekweghi Chukwunonso Benjamin (Mid 30s) is the founder of Norlux Paints and Wood Work Services, a subsidiary of Noschiky and Sons Nig Ltd - Makers of Norlux Paints. The young industrialist started as an artisan, but today operates a paint industry. Today, Norlux Paints is rated among the best in Anambra and beyond. It is the most sought after brand by real estate companies in Anambra. Within such a short period of its existence, Nwekweghi has been able to secure a MANCAP by the Standards Organization of Nigeria and has recently in their 4th quarter visit for 2024 recognized Norlux Paints as a premium quality paints.

Odinaka Chidume: Continuing the Family Legacy in Beverages

He's the heir to his father's successful Massive beverage and sundry industry, Krisoral Group, Eastern Distilleries etc.

Odinaka Chidume has taken the family business to new heights. With a strong foundation built by his father, who is now retired and enjoying his position as the traditional ruler of Omor Kingdom in Anambra State, Odinaka has infused modern marketing strategies and innovative product development into the brand. His leadership has allowed the company to diversify its product offerings and expand its reach beyond Anambra.

Jowizaza: Steering the Family Lubricant Industry to New Frontiers

Joseph Ezeokafor Jnr. ( Jowizaza)

Jowi is the CEO of Jezco Industries LTD. He took over from his father Chief Joseph Ezeokafor who has retired from active business . As heir to his father’s successful lubricant manufacturing business, Jowizaza has proven that youth and vision can drive innovation in traditional industries.He has leveraged his knowledge and passion to expand the family brand's portfolio.

By integrating modern technology and sustainable practices, he has successfully adapted the business to meet the demands of a changing marketplace. Jowizaza's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has helped the brand.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2024/12/27/6-youngest-most-successful-industrialists-from-anambra/

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Business › Christmas: Anambra Industrialist, John Ezeobi Shares 2000 Bags of Rice to Staff by AnambraPeople(op): 11:26am On Dec 23, 2024

Christmas:Anambra Industrialist , John Ezeobi Shares 2000 Bags of Rice to Staff, others

In the spirit of the festive season and as a show of gratitude for their relentless support, Anambra industrialist and Chief Executive Officer of Zobis Electrical Wires and Cables Limited, Engr. John Ezeobi, has distributed over 2,000 bags of rice to his staff, loyal customers, and some residents of Okoti Odekpe, the host communities of his factory in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State

The gesture, which has brought smiles to thousands of faces, has been widely lauded as a proof to Engr. Ezeobi's commitment to improving the welfare of those within his sphere of influence and contributing to their joy in the festive season.

Speaking on the gesture, Engr. Ezeobi, who highlighted its significance, described it as one of his ways of saying “Thank you” to those who contributed to the success of his business in the year.

“Christmas is a time for giving,” he said.

Continuing, he said, “It is a season to show gratitude, and this is my little way of appreciating our staff, customers, and community members who have stood by us through the ups and downs of the year. I hope this contribution brings some relief and joy to their celebrations.”

Engr. Ezeobi also acknowledged the challenging economic climate in the country, which has unarguably affected many businesses and households alike this year. He, however, noted that, despite these hurdles, many progresses and testimonies were still recorded; even as he further expressed his belief in the importance of giving back to society.

According to him, “As entrepreneurs, we must not lose sight of the people who make our businesses thrive. Their efforts, loyalty, and support mean everything, and giving back is not just a responsibility but a privilege.”

Beyond this act of seasonal benevolence, this reporter, also gathered that the benefactor, Engr. Ezeobi had been deeply involved in other philanthropic initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people in his host communities and beyond. Currently, his company is undertaking the reconstruction of a community school in Okoti, Odekpe, to enhance the quality of education for children in the area. He is also funding a road construction project in Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area, a venture that further showcases his dedication to infrastructural development.

Reflecting on these efforts, Engr. Ezeobi said: “Our commitment to the community goes beyond business. Education and infrastructure are vital to societal progress, and we are doing our part to ensure that the communities we operate in experience meaningful growth. It is our belief that businesses should be catalysts for positive change.”

“If we all take a step toward supporting our communities, the cumulative impact will be transformative. This is not just about corporate social responsibility; it is about humanity and the joy of giving,” he added.

The ripple effects of Engr. Ezeobi’s actions have been widely felt, with many describing him as a source of inspiration and hope in a time of economic uncertainty. Evidences abound that his commitment to improving the lives of others has not only strengthened his bond with his host communities but also set a benchmark for others to follow.

In their separate reactions, the beneficiaries, drawn from various sectors and backgrounds, were full of praises for Engr. Ezeobi, describing him as a man with a heart of gold. Many residents of Okoti and Odekpe specifically expressed their joy gratitude, noting that the rice distribution had significantly eased their burdens and would ensure a merrier Christmas for their families.

They further called on other entrepreneurs and well-meaning individuals to emulate such gestures, stressing that such generosity and collective efforts are necessary to address societal challenges, ameliorate the effects of the hard times on the less privileged members of the society, while also making the society a better place to live. within his sphere of influence and contributing to their joy in the festive season.

Speaking on the gesture, Engr. Ezeobi, who highlighted its significance, described it as one of his ways of saying “Thank you” to those who contributed to the success of his business in the year.

“Christmas is a time for giving,” he said.

Continuing, he said, “It is a season to show gratitude, and this is my little way of appreciating our staff, customers, and community members who have stood by us through the ups and downs of the year. I hope this contribution brings some relief and joy to their celebrations.”

Engr. Ezeobi also acknowledged the challenging economic climate in the country, which has unarguably affected many businesses and households alike this year. He, however, noted that, despite these hurdles, many progresses and testimonies were still recorded; even as he further expressed his belief in the importance of giving back to society.

According to him, “As entrepreneurs, we must not lose sight of the people who make our businesses thrive. Their efforts, loyalty, and support mean everything, and giving back is not just a responsibility but a privilege.”

Beyond this act of seasonal benevolence, this reporter, also gathered that the benefactor, Engr. Ezeobi had been deeply involved in other philanthropic initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people in his host communities and beyond. Currently, his company is undertaking the reconstruction of a community school in Okoti, Odekpe, to enhance the quality of education for children in the area. He is also funding a road construction project in Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area, a venture that further showcases his dedication to infrastructural development.

Reflecting on these efforts, Engr. Ezeobi said: “Our commitment to the community goes beyond business. Education and infrastructure are vital to societal progress, and we are doing our part to ensure that the communities we operate in experience meaningful growth. It is our belief that businesses should be catalysts for positive change.”

“If we all take a step toward supporting our communities, the cumulative impact will be transformative. This is not just about corporate social responsibility; it is about humanity and the joy of giving,” he added.

The ripple effects of Engr. Ezeobi’s actions have been widely felt, with many describing him as a source of inspiration and hope in a time of economic uncertainty. Evidences abound that his commitment to improving the lives of others has not only strengthened his bond with his host communities but also set a benchmark for others to follow.

In their separate reactions, the beneficiaries, drawn from various sectors and backgrounds, were full of praises for Engr. Ezeobi, describing him as a man with a heart of gold. Many residents of Okoti and Odekpe specifically expressed their joy gratitude, noting that the rice distribution had significantly eased their burdens and would ensure a merrier Christmas for their families.

They further called on other entrepreneurs and well-meaning individuals to emulate such gestures, stressing that such generosity and collective efforts are necessary to address societal challenges, ameliorate the effects of the hard times on the less privileged members of the society, while also making the society a better place to live.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2024/12/23/christmas-anambra-billionaire-fetes-staff-others-with-over-2000-bags-of-rice/

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Business › Anambrarians Who Became Extremely Wealthy Through Unconventional Businesses. by AnambraPeople(op): 10:43am On Dec 16, 2024

Anambrarians Who Became Extremely Wealthy Through Unconventional Businesses.

In a world where traditional career paths often dominate the narrative of success, some individuals dare to tread a different route, carving out their own unique journeys to prosperity. Anambra State known for its entrepreneurial and resourceful people has produced remarkable individuals who achieved extraordinary wealth through unconventional businesses.They may not be at the same level financially, but these guys have not only transformed their own lives but have also inspired countless others to think outside the box.

Some of them include:

Dr. Kevin Chukwumobi: The visionary founder of Apams Funeral Ltd, Dr. Chukwumobi has transformed the funeral industry in Nigeria. Under his leadership, Apams has grown to become the largest funeral service provider in the country, catering to a diverse clientele that include the government. As a pacesetter, he introduced most of the innovation in the industry including helicopter and Rolls Royce hearse . He is also the biggest in repatriation of Corpse from within and outside Nigeria.He owns about more than 500 exotic cars used as hearse and about 18 strategically located offices across Nigeria.The brand handles more than 50 burials daily and 100 at Peak. Dr. Chukwumobi has set a new standard for professionalism in the often-overlooked sector.He is one of the most respected Igbo entrepreneurs currently and has friends among high net worth Nigerians.

Henry Ibeto: He runs Nigeria's biggest and most diffused barbing brand, Black and White.
Ibeto started as an Onitsha trader before experimenting with his big idea in the barbing business by setting up barbing shops inside big malls in every major city in the country.
What began as a humble venture in Onitsha has blossomed into a nationwide phenomenon, with locations in over 25 states and a presence in nearly every major mall in Nigeria. His salons are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offer modern services that cater to all classes of clients, making them a go-to destination for quality grooming. Ibeto's success story is a testament to the power of creativity and entrepreneurship in transforming traditional businesses.

Dr. Kenneth Obalum: is another prime example of this innovative mindset. He revolutionized the market with his introduction of the popular Goko Cleanser, a herbal drink that quickly gained traction among consumers. By employing one of the most effective marketing strategies in the industry, Dr. Obalum not only made his brand a household name but also amassed great wealth. His success in the herbal medicine industry has allowed him to diversify his investments into real estate and other production ventures including the Heritage bitters and the recently launched Heritage Herbal Drink.

Chukwudozie Nwangwu(Awka Okuko):
The 26 year old native doctor deals in marital issues,charms,court cases,business progress and spiritual cleansing.
He has earned the title of the richest native doctor in Igboland with a portfolio that includes luxurious hotels and an impressive collection of exotic vehicles, Akwa Okuko has redefined the perception of traditional medicine practices .His ability to blend traditional medicine with business strategies has elevated his status.He is said to be worth over 450,000 Dollars.

https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2024/12/16/anambrarians-who-became-extremely-wealthy-through-unconventional-businesses/

Business › Anambra Billionaire, Ned Okonkwo Partners CIG Motors,orders 2000 Electric Vehicl by AnambraPeople(op): 9:25pm On Nov 13, 2024

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Anambra Billionaire, Ned Okonkwo Partners CIG Motors,Orders 2000 Electric vehicles.(Video)

The Group Managing Director of Nedcomoaks Group, Dr Ned Okonkwo, has entered into a partnership with CIG Motors for the production of 2,000 Electric vehicles

According to the billionaire real estate Mogul, the partnership was borne out of the need to reduce carbon footprint in the country and promote a cleaner environment.

He said he and the chairman of CIG Motors shared the same vision of transforming and making Nigeria better and protecting the environment.

According to Dr Ned Okonkwo “I told CIG Chairman, COVID-19 transformed my organisation. During COVID we realised that the best medicine that God provided to mankind to protect himself against COVID was the home. If the home was in an energy crisis that arose all over the world, how do we solve it? Research has shown that a God-given resource, sunlight, was abundant in Nigeria.

“And we could tap from the power of the sun and transform the energy sector in Nigeria. And that gave birth to our Citadel Utilities, Citadel Real Estate, which gave birth to the first city we developed powered by the sun.

“And we said they were still being affected by noise pollution, environmental pollution that came from petrol-powered vehicles. We said we needed to partner with a firm that is investing heavily in the research and development of EVs. That brought us to CIG Motors to ensure that our customers enjoy the benefit of driving electric vehicles,” he explained.

He added that his firm had vowed that all its estates would be equipped with electric vehicle charging points.

“We are deploying over 10,000 electric vehicle charging points in partnership with a reputable inverter company. We are doing that across Nigeria.

“For every organisation that keys into this vision, we are saying come, let’s save our environment, let’s save our planet and most importantly, let us reduce the burden that we have placed on our people. The costs of petroleum products are very expensive,” he remarked.

The Chairman of CIG Motors, Chief Diana Chen, stated that the firm believed that Nigerians should enjoy better energy in the country, which made it enter into a partnership with Nedcomoaks Group on the unveiling of 2,000 EVs.

“The EVs are energy storage devices. We don’t see them as just vehicles. They are beyond the automobile. They are just like iPhones,” she said.

She revealed that CIG Motors recently partnered with the Lagos State Government through Lagride on the unveiling of 5,000 electric vehicles.

Chen added that the firm was working on increasing charging points for EVs across the country and training Nigerian technicians on the maintenance of the EVs.

The Executive Director of CIG Motors, Mr Jubril Arogundade, noted that the firm, having promoted the GAC brand in the last 10 years, had metamorphosed into CIG Mobility.

“We are now CIG Mobility from 2024 to the next future, where we are going to be partnering with amazing business giants like Dr Ned OkonKwo and other people in the society to be able to develop a new wave of mobility in Nigeria. Green mobility is a no-brainer. It is a national project.

“The Federal Government has said we should move away from the dominance of petrol and look for other sources of power to move from point A to point B. The CNG conversation is ongoing, but you and I know that no matter how expensive electricity is, at least it is here,” he expounded.

The Executive Director of Fidelity Bank, Mr Kennedy Opara, noted that the bank fully endorsed the partnership because of its passion for innovation.

“There is so much endorsement from the Fidelity family, essentially because Fidelity is associated with innovation. We have a full-blown division for sustainable banking and of course, we have a partnership with them.

“And today, we are talking about electric vehicles and CIG is actually causing a disruption.

“And apart from the fact that the vehicles that consume diesel and petrol fuels cause pollution and the impact it creates on the environment, this is a departure from there. If you notice, when those electric vehicles were coming in, we didn’t see any noise. They were calm like somebody playing with a toy,” he stated.

Events › Re: Man Buries In-law With Casket Worth Over 130 Million Naira In Anambra by AnambraPeople(op): 4:47pm On Nov 01, 2024

Man Buries In-Law With Casket Worth Over 130 Million Naira In Anambra

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Events › Man Buries In-law With Casket Worth Over 130 Million Naira In Anambra by AnambraPeople(op): 4:21pm On Nov 01, 2024

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Man Buries In-Law With Casket Worth Over 130 Million Naira In Anambra

It was a big show of affluence as Imo State born Billionaire, Chief. Dr. Ugonna Osinachi Cliff Orabuchi, (Ikenga Ogberuru) generally known as Panteka, CEO Teka Group LTD bid his Father In-Law farewell with a casket worth over #130 million Naira.

His father In-Law , Nze Mathias Nwafor Uzo Orakwute, from Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, died recently at the age of 72.

According to information, the billionaire had a very close bond with the deceased Father in-law . He took good care of him while he was alive and even built him an edifice and supported people close to him.

The gasketed Copper Mirror finish casket adorned with white velvet interior and full couch with foot Panel is reliably gathered to be one of the premium products of Apams.

According to research, Copper is unique as a casket material because, like bronze, it's long lasting but will gradually oxidize.

The event attracted who is who in Igboland and many social clubs

Chief. Dr. Ugonna Osinachi Cliff Orabuchi is one of the most respected, and sought after business moguls in Nigeria today.

He’s regarded as a maker of men, a visionary leader, a philanthropist.

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Business › Re: Zobis Cable Boss, John Ezeobi, Positioning Anambra On Global Manufacturing Map by AnambraPeople(op): 7:58am On Oct 27, 2024

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Business › Zobis Cable Boss, John Ezeobi, Positioning Anambra On Global Manufacturing Map by AnambraPeople(op): 7:57am On Oct 27, 2024

How Zobis Cable boss is positioning Anambra State on the global manufacturing map.

Every generation has its visionaries—individuals whose achievements redefine the narratives of their time, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in various spheres of human endeavor.

John Ezeobi, founder and CEO of Zobis Electrical Wires and Cables Company, is charting a path of creating employment for the teeming youth population and positioning Anambra State on the global manufacturing map.

Ezeobi from Nnewi South LGA Anambra State, embodies a bold spirit, having built a formidable business empire from almost nothing. At the age of 22, with just N1, 350 in 2006, he entered the world of trading.

While most of his peers were content with remaining traders or at best importers, Ezeobi had a vision that transcended mere buying and selling. He dreamt of creating employment, just like Chief Innocent Chukwuma of Innoson Group. He believes that his home state of Anambra has all it takes to be a manufacturing hub of the world.

Through grit and perseverance, Ezeobi nurtured the Zobis brand, transforming it into one of the leading names in cable manufacturing across Africa. His companies, Zobis Electrical Wires and Cables and John Zobis Engineering, are now benchmarks in both manufacturing and construction, with their products and services increasingly sought after by oil servicing companies, the military, and other major organizations. The story of Zobis is one of rising against the odds, a proof that one can surely make it when vision meets hard work.

At 40 years old, Ezeobi stands at the forefront of a new generation of Nigerian industrialists—young, innovative, and fearless. His understanding of market demands, coupled with his inventive approach to business, has allowed him to develop products that satisfy the taste of consumers and fill critical gaps in the industrial supply chain.

His company, sitting on 400 plots of land, already manufactures high and low-voltage cables. Yet, for Zobis, this is just the beginning. His sights are set on even greater things. Plans are already in place to expand the factory’s capacity to 1,000 metric tonnes, creating jobs for about a thousand people. His vision doesn’t stop there: he is preparing to enter the production of fiber optic cables and submarine cables, aiming to make Africa a global hub for cable manufacturing.

But Zobis is not only focused on cables. His ambitions span beyond the immediate, encompassing the development of electrical components such as fuses, voltage regulators, wiring harnesses, surge protectors, and bulbs. In the long run, his company aims to manufacture components like electric meters, striving to become Africa’s answer to the Prysmian Group, the world’s largest cable manufacturer.

He is inspired in business by the likes of Chief Innocent Chukwuma, the mastermind behind Innoson Motors. Of course, it is common knowledge that Innoson’ story is that of audacity, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, all qualities that have elevated him to become Nigeria’s premier car manufacturer and one of Africa’s most celebrated entrepreneurs.

What makes Innoson remarkable is not just his ability to think outside the box but his tenacity in executing ideas that many would consider far too ambitious. He started as a humble motorcycle trader but rapidly advanced through sheer determination and vision, making his mark on the global stage.

Today, Innoson Motors is synonymous with Nigerian ingenuity as the number one vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria, producing vehicles that are celebrated across Africa.

Despite his accomplishments, Innoson remains as driven as ever, promising to continue exploring the untapped potential of his mind, refusing to rest until every idea he has is brought to life. Like Innoson, so is Zobis.

Discussing his vision for Zobis, Ezeobi eloquently puts it: “We have a vision of a bigger place.” This vision isn’t just confined to expanding his manufacturing footprint. He’s also investing heavily in distribution, with large-scale malls under construction in Lagos and Abuja, designed to serve as one-stop shops for his products. These are not just ordinary commercial centers but strategic footholds that will give Zobis a presence in key business hubs across Nigeria, while also opening up opportunities for expansion into other African markets, including Ghana and Senegal.

For Ezeobi, the goal is not merely to build factories and infrastructure. His true focus lies in the quality of the products he manufactures, ensuring that they meet the highest international standards.

In his view, any venture that falls short of this is a wasted opportunity. This attention to quality is what drives his every move, and it is why he has also set his sights on the real estate and construction industries, where his ideas are nothing short of revolutionary. His life, characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, is a clear indication of why he has achieved so much at such a young age.

In many ways, both Innoson and Zobis epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit that Nigeria, and indeed Africa, so desperately needs. Their stories serve as reminders that with vision, determination, and the courage to take risks, anyone can transform a humble idea into a world-class enterprise. They are proof that even in the face of daunting challenges, one can forge ahead and build empires that not only provide jobs but also boost the economy and elevate the standing of an entire nation on the world stage.

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