₦airaland Forum

Money Rains As Dr. Chris Odey Ties The Knot With His Wife At Holy Matrimony In Grand Style


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It was a rain of different currencies as friends, associates and well wishers rolled out the red carpet in celebration of Dr. Chris Odey as he exchanged marital vow with his heartthrob, Benny at the weekend.

The event which took place at the prestigious Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers Abuja saw friends and associates in their numbers raining Naira, dollars and pounds on the couple in an apparent jubilation for their decision to take the bold step of walking down the isle.

The society wedding witnessed the presence of top businessmen, political office holders, Nollywood actors as well as respected figures in the music industry.

Dr. Odey, popular Abuja popular event entrepreneur, had caught the attention of many with his pre-wedding picture which set the internet on fire.

A multi ward-winning entrepreneur, activist, humanitarian, SDG advocate, motivator, talent/PR manager, creative director and concept developer, Amb. Odey has litany of brands he effectively manages and keeps active.

Among the brands where he is the Founder/CEO include International Goodwill Ambassador Club, Women Power Conference & Award, O’ddy Printing and Publishing Limited, Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency etc.

He wields a humongous experience in the industry, numbering over two decades. He is one of those in the FCT who started with award events before delving into pageant organising.

In the list of awards he has organised are Nigeria Goodwill Ambassadors awards, African Goodwill Ambassador Awards, Africa Peace Ambassador Awards, Africa CEO Merit Award and Nigeria Governors Scorecard Awards.

His awards events are organised by his Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency. Since 2014, this brand has honoured many notable personalities who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavour.

Not long ago, he was honoured with a Doctorate Degree award by Espam Formation University Of Benin Republic in addition to hid induction as a Fellow of Western Coast Maritime Academy, F-WCMA.

The honour was accorded him at the 2021 African Peace Ambassador Awards organised by Distinguished Peace Medal Agency in Abuja in recognition of his leadership role, support, imminence and valuable contribution to the society at large.

Nigeria’s foremost female banker and Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji has emerged Anambra Woman of the Year through a voting process that featured other three equally successful and highly rated nominees. She garnered 45% of the total votes and was followed by Fidelity Bank boss, Mrs. Nneka Onyali-Ikpe who polled 40% of the votes. Oil mogul and founder of Britannia-U Oil, Mrs. Uju Ifejika secured 14% while Dr. Stella Okoli of Emzor pharmaceuticals trailed behind with 1% of the total votes.

In a letter to Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji Nwokoye, the organizers stated that it was clear that Anambra people voted the top bank executive based on her outstanding and exemplary career in the banking industry. “You have plied your trade with a spotless reputation and with your courage, charisma and mien you have continued to bestride the sector as a colossus and these have marked you out as a symbol of success for the womenfolk”.

With over 20 years cognate banking and broad executive management experience, Dr. Adaora Umeoji Nwokoye rose through the ranks to her current position. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of Jos, an MBA from University of Calabar and a Doctorate degree in Business Administration from Apollos University, Great Falls, Montana, USA. Her dissertation was on inspirational leadership and her findings have been recognized as a major contribution in leadership and people management. She was trained in strategic thinking and management at Wharton Business School, Pennsylvania, USA and also holds a certificate in management from Harvard Business School, Boston, USA.

She recently bagged a first class degree in Law from Baze University.