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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 7:19pm On Aug 20, 2017
Most of their cars and motorcycles parts are made here..

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 7:20pm On Aug 20, 2017
Omatha are very diversified

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 7:25pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:

Exactly, their story is always inspiring unlike one seamstress that became oil well owner over night, or the gay that was able to afford network provider license from taxi driver....



They thrive on government support....



Recently, Wale Tinubu of Oando was threatening Ibe Kachikwu to sell Portharcourt refinery without public advert for competitive bidding..


If the Refinery was sold to him at 1million dollars, in the next coming years ,they would be boasting of how they owned and controlled the refinery..


When competence and meritocracy lead, Igbos will be found but when mediocrity leads recession becomes alive
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 7:25pm On Aug 20, 2017
Our Story Stine Industry is a world class rice milling company with sate-of-art facilities and modern equipments. it boasts of both local and expatriate workers on its payroll.
The largest Rice mill in Nigeria with production capacity of 440 tons per day, i.e 10,000 bags of 50kg per day.

The factory is located at STINE BUS STOP, ALONG OBA/OKIGWE EXPRESSWAY, UMUNWEHI, AMICHI IN NNEWI SOUTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE.

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 7:25pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:

Exactly, their story is always inspiring unlike one seamstress that became oil well owner over night, or the gay that was able to afford network provider license from taxi driver....



They thrive on government support....



Recently, Wale Tinubu of Oando was threatening Ibe Kachikwu to sell Portharcourt refinery without public advert for competitive bidding..


If the Refinery was sold to him at 1million dollars, in the next coming years ,they would be boasting of how they owned and controlled the refinery..


When competence and meritocracy lead, Igbos will be found but when mediocrity leads recession becomes alive...

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 7:35pm On Aug 20, 2017
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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 7:35pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:


The company is the manufacturer of the famous OCE brand of OIL FILTER, FUEL/GAS FILTER, AIR FILTER AND HYDRAULIC/ TRANSMISSION FILTER for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INDUSTRIAL MACHINES, GENERATORS AND OTHER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES.

OCE Filter Manufacturing Industries Ltd. Is equipped with the most modern technology for the production of high quality filter comparable to any of its kind in Europe, Japan, China and America. This high Tech machines require high expertise. It is in realization of this that the company initially teamed up with foreign experts in order to improve the intellectual and dexterous capabilities of its local staff, to maintain quality control and technical leadership hence-Transfer of Technology.The company is now fully operated by Nigerians.

“OCE” Filter which is our trademark is manufactured from the best materials available and it conforms to international standards. The Filter paper in OCE oil filter presents slight resistance to the flow of lubricating oil and easily traps all dirts and impurities going into the engine. Likewise, OCE fuel and gas filters are designed to effectively trap sediments and contaminants in fuel up to particles size of two microns.

Furthermore, all engine including generator and industrial equipment need atmospheric oxygen for internal combustion. But atmospheric air is full of dirts and other impurities. Therefore, OCE air filter is designed to trap these dirts and impurities while allowing atmospheric Oxygen to pass into the engine for necessary internal combustion.

Our filters are reliable and this is a testimony to our tradition of quality control and uncompromising standards. This made Standard Organization of Nigeria to award us the prestigious Nigerian industrial Standard consisting bronze Silver and Gold consecutively for the past 15 years. So, when you use OCE oil, fuel gas, air and hydraulic / transmission filter you are using a set of highly reliable products.





This is the reason we want our dear distinct country..


We are being innovatively undermined by successive Nigerian government...


Have u wondered why Yorubas hate Nnamdi Kanu and Biafra with passion?

They know the only way they can be thriving is to stick to One Nigeria

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by deomeelo: 7:40pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:
They can only try but they can never reach us... Just negodu...

Why are you beating chest with meaningless cut and paste ordinary internet name that doesn't manufacture any damn thing?


Show us 1 single item they make, even the so called filter.


I'm 100000000% sure you won't show us anything.
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 7:58pm On Aug 20, 2017
Dr Chief B.U.C AGHAZU @70 Indeed, the star from the East!

Dr Chief B.U.C AGHAZU @70 Indeed, the star from the East!

There are some men who lift the age they inhabit till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime. Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them, to quote the legendary Wil­liam Shakespeare.
Dr Benson Udealo Chizoba Aghazu, Kpakpando Nnewi, is of the class that achieves greatness through personal grit and tenaci­ty. His is a success earned through the application of human intelli­gence to drive an ambition. And what has always been Benson Aghazu’s ambition is to leave in­delible marks on the sands of time, to leave this world better than he met it.
The tendency is often to see ev­ery rich man as one who has al­ways had it rosy in life. But, this isn’t true of Aghazu who actual­ly had a difficult childhood, judg­ing from the frequency at which he moved from one school to an­other during his early education years: from St Andrew’s school to St Mary’s School Nnewi and final­ly to Holy Trinity School Calabar, between 1954 and 1958.
Born to Joseph and Udu Agha­zu of blessed memory on Febru­ary 13, 1946 in Akaboezem Uru­agu Nnewi, the young Benson spent the next five years in Okong­wu Memorial Grammar School Nnewi and Government Second­ary School Owerri respectively. He won Shell PB Scholarship to study abroad, specifically at the Univer­sity of Leicester England where, in June 1969, he graduated with a first class honours degree in engi­neering. He was to do his Master’s degree and doctorate in chemical engineering at the same universi­ty. Later, he moved to America, to the Northeastern University Bos­ton Massachusetts, to be precise, for a Master’s in Business Admin­istration (MBA).
By 1973, Dr Aghazu had not only become a firebrand but also a human plumber itching to im­part his Western Knowledge into the people back home. And he did that with passion, courtesy of Chief Ukpabi Asika Administrator of the defunct East Central State who appointed him a lecturer at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu.
Rise to stardom
Honesty, focus and principled behaviour played key roles in Dr Aghazu’s endeavours. As a lectur­er at IMT, he was in a position to receive kickbacks from contractors but, by God’s grace and providence and his own strength of character, he consistently resisted such temp­tation. On one particular occasion, the offer was quite tempting but he turned it down. This attracted the attention of the Administrator, Dr Asika who joyfully appointed him a director in the then Nigeria Shipping Company (NSC). A con­tractor had told the Administra­tor what transpired between him­self and Dr Aghazu and a highly impressed Chief Asika decided that for being so incorruptible, the young Benson deserved a re­ward and that was how he was ap­pointed a director in NSC. Short­ly after that, he was also made a pioneer board member of anoth­er new outfit, Central Investment Company, where he met the likes of Paul Ogwuma,(CBN), Elias Chime, (the father of immediate past governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime), the late Dr. Sam Oji of Ngwo near Enugu, Chris Ofianwali and a few others. All of these men were to impact positive­ly on his life, one way or anoth­er. Indeed, his contact with these great men not only yielded divi­dend but had positive impact on his life’s desires, as one thing led to another, and he was able to se­cure a loan to buy land at Think­ers Comer Emene where he built houses for rent and quickly re­paid the loan. Thereafter, he nev­er looked back again.
The moral in this story is sim­ply this: honesty pays. Dr Agha­zu’s integrity anchored on truth of­fered him a miraculous lift. And so, a ‘mere’ lecturer like him sud­denly became a landlord in Enugu simply because he refused to take bribe from a contractor who did a job at IMT.
Aghazu as a community team player
The title, Kpakpando Nnewi (star of Nnewi) came to him un­assumingly. He did not choose the name, instead it was proposed by Chief Daniel Udefuna Obi, Ume­zuligbo of Uruagu Nnewi. Accord­ing to him, “I had recommended Ajanna (sand of time) as title but Umezuligbo objected saying that some people might rebrand it Ajuana (python), which is a dan­gerous reptile. It was then he ac­cepted Kpakpando as a better op­tion. It is a title that was given in recognition of his development ef­fort in his Nnewi community.
“I’m a team player,” he said. “I have done quite a lot for my people with support of other like minds like Mr. Cletus Ibeto (Omekan­naya) and Hon. Ernest Okaonye Obiora. These two people love Nnewi greatly just like I do. We have found a common factor to share views, opinions and aspi­rations together. And to God be the glory that these gentlemen are my friends and brothers. They al­ways look beyond themselves in working for common good. To­gether, we have been able to set a good standard for our people, ever supporting issues that would help in promoting the wellbeing of the town. We are not after titles and honours, rather we are interest­ed in establishing a worthy lega­cy for our people to emulate and be proud off. At times, as humans, we may disagree on some issues but then we end up mending the fence. The important thing for us is to disagree, and not to be dis­agreeable. Nobody does it alone, especially in a heterogeneous so­ciety like ours.”
Nnewi Land and what we did
Dr Aghazu’s activities in re­shaping Nnewi ethos was sum­marized in a book he authored: WHAT WE DID. A 159 page work spread in 10 chapters dwelt so much on the crisis and return of peace in Nnewi town. As chair­man of the Caretaker Committee saddled with the responsibility of returning the town to peaceful co-existence, Dr. Aghazu found the cross too heavy, yet fully pre­paid to carry the burden, at least to eradicate the dirty local politics in Nnewi.
Hear him: “I was labeled a reb­el, but I did not lead a rebellion against the Igwe of Nnewi or any other person. Rather, I led a rebel­lion against the existing order of things that made it impossible for our town to present the first eleven in ‘Nnewi football matches’.
The book also contained Chief Ejiamatu Igbokwe’s temporary control of Nnewi market, the Oy­ido Commission of Enquiry, the emergence of Nzuko-Ora, the apex socio-cultural body of Nnewi, and finally the return of peace. It’s re­ally a compendium from the man at the epicenter of Nnewi contem­porary politics
“What we did was worth do­ing for the sake of humanity,” he noted. “We had to dream impos­sible dreams about what Nnewi was to become, and to take proac­tive steps for a better future. What we did as members of Nnewi Im­provement Union was to give new order for political officers by ne­gotiation. We did a lot to change a particular area from having the prerogative to produce a leader in Nnewi. We were challenged by cir­cumstance to set good record and move the society forward. We laid a road map for succession, whereby the next traditional rul­er would be firm and equipped to discharge his traditional duties. Thank God, today, Bar Obianefo Orizu, the crown prince has been empowered and fortified for the task ahead. That’s what we fought for, and the idea is gradually fall­ing into place”.
On Nnewi Personalities
I love Nnewi town. I love the people, just like they love me. And it’s the wisdom of God. I have cul­tivated a lot for people to harvest from. In the course of my activ­ities, I have encountered very many people in Nnewi, includ­ing Professor Edwin Nwogwu­gu, an incorruptible and fearless gentleman; Chief Innocent Okaf­or (Cento) a pioneer industrialist; Vincent Chima, who always ad­vises me to run away from enemy traps; Hon. Akweke Nwafor Ori­zu who reminded me that if I see anybody who defeated someone in a battle, I should not fight him to avoid being another victim; Dim Chukwuemeka Odumeg­wu Ojukwu, a giant and fearless agent of change whose pardon gave me the rare chance of visiting Dodan Barracks Lagos; Dr Azu­ka Onweluzor, a former Perma­nent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands in old Anambra State who thought me how to pursue impor­tant course and Dr Virgy Etiaba, first female executive governor in Nigeria whose humility remains unparalleled, among many others.
Nnewi and other towns
The major difference between Nnewi and other towns in Igbo­land is that yam, cocoyam, maize and other crops yield in large quantities in their towns but Nnewi soil yields substantial hu­man beings. There are so many gi­ants in different business and aca­demic spheres in the town. There are also a multiple of inspiring personalities worthy of men­tion. God, indeed, over-blessed the town and that’s why progress and development have been on increase even after the Civil War.
Affliations & service to human­ity
Dr Aghazu is a fellow, Nige­ria Society of Chemical Engi­neers (COREN); Member Insti­tute of Management Consultants and Member Financial Report­ing Council of Nigeria. He is the former President Rotary Club of Enugu, Governor Rotary Inter­national District 9140, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for East and West Africa, Member Polio Eradication Fund – raising Committee and Member Rotary Peace Centers Committee.
Author of many books, Dr Aghazu has established academ­ic institutions where young peo­ple are trained to excel. Indeed, in so many ways, Dr Aghazu has im­mortalized his name in the annals of Nnewi history in particular and Igbo history in general.

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:03pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:
Our Story Stine Industry is a world class rice milling company with sate-of-art facilities and modern equipments. it boasts of both local and expatriate workers on its payroll.
The largest Rice mill in Nigeria with production capacity of 440 tons per day, i.e 10,000 bags of 50kg per day.

The factory is located at STINE BUS STOP, ALONG OBA/OKIGWE EXPRESSWAY, UMUNWEHI, AMICHI IN NNEWI SOUTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE.


More of this post to save some people from Ignorance..


We will get there soon
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 8:04pm On Aug 20, 2017
Weinberg:





This is the reason we want our dear distinct country..


We are being innovatively undermined by successive Nigerian government...


Have u wondered why Yorubas hate Nnamdi Kanu and Biafra with passion?

They know the only way they can be thriving is to stick to One Nigeria
no be small thing they nationalized all the companies, looted them and rendered economy useless. No single rich man from afonja has a story to tell

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:07pm On Aug 20, 2017
deomeelo:


Why are you beating chest with meaningless cut and paste ordinary internet name that doesn't manufacture any damn thing?


Show us 1 single item they make, even the so called filter.


I'm 100000000% sure you won't show us anything.


Which one have u produced? Which industry have u started from scratch?

This people are genius

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by GoldNiagara(m): 8:10pm On Aug 20, 2017
I get disappointed any time I visit this thread, you should have just left it at Innoson, Nest oil and what is that third name now.


This is a mediocre list I swear, Even Benin without the size of Igbo can do better.

So one even named enyimba when two Yoruba guys have foot ball clubs in UK.

You guys did not appoint me, I agree but I am disappointed I mean with all the shouting we are the best and shit.

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by deomeelo: 8:11pm On Aug 20, 2017
Weinberg:



Which one have u produced? Which industry have u started from scratch?

This people are genius




The act that I haven't produced anything means you have to lie that you produce what you have not produced?


Some of you just don't have any common sense.
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by GoldNiagara(m): 8:12pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:
no be small thing they nationalized all the companies, looted them and rendered economy useless. No single rich man from afonja has a story to tell


Really so it is Bishop and Evans that have stories to tell abi! Nngwannu!

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:15pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:
no be small thing they nationalized all the companies, looted them and rendered economy useless. No single rich man from afonja has a story to tell

Now, they are threatening Ibe Kachikwu to sell Portharcourt refinery to Oando..

Which company have they started from scratch?

They have no story truly except from being a fashion designer to owning and oil block and driving taxi to buying Conoil ,Formerly Shell petroleum)

Without government support, they will all collapse.

Look at all the companies they stole thru Awolowo's indigenization policy and their condition now
Some of the companies have gone into liquidation, others have been bought over by other agencies..
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by GoldNiagara(m): 8:16pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:
Dr Chief B.U.C AGHAZU @70 Indeed, the star from the East!

Dr Chief B.U.C AGHAZU @70 Indeed, the star from the East!

There are some men who lift the age they inhabit till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime. Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them, to quote the legendary Wil­liam Shakespeare.
Dr Benson Udealo Chizoba Aghazu, Kpakpando Nnewi, is of the class that achieves greatness through personal grit and tenaci­ty. His is a success earned through the application of human intelli­gence to drive an ambition. And what has always been Benson Aghazu’s ambition is to leave in­delible marks on the sands of time, to leave this world better than he met it.
The tendency is often to see ev­ery rich man as one who has al­ways had it rosy in life. But, this isn’t true of Aghazu who actual­ly had a difficult childhood, judg­ing from the frequency at which he moved from one school to an­other during his early education years: from St Andrew’s school to St Mary’s School Nnewi and final­ly to Holy Trinity School Calabar, between 1954 and 1958.
Born to Joseph and Udu Agha­zu of blessed memory on Febru­ary 13, 1946 in Akaboezem Uru­agu Nnewi, the young Benson spent the next five years in Okong­wu Memorial Grammar School Nnewi and Government Second­ary School Owerri respectively. He won Shell PB Scholarship to study abroad, specifically at the Univer­sity of Leicester England where, in June 1969, he graduated with a first class honours degree in engi­neering. He was to do his Master’s degree and doctorate in chemical engineering at the same universi­ty. Later, he moved to America, to the Northeastern University Bos­ton Massachusetts, to be precise, for a Master’s in Business Admin­istration (MBA).
By 1973, Dr Aghazu had not only become a firebrand but also a human plumber itching to im­part his Western Knowledge into the people back home. And he did that with passion, courtesy of Chief Ukpabi Asika Administrator of the defunct East Central State who appointed him a lecturer at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu.
Rise to stardom
Honesty, focus and principled behaviour played key roles in Dr Aghazu’s endeavours. As a lectur­er at IMT, he was in a position to receive kickbacks from contractors but, by God’s grace and providence and his own strength of character, he consistently resisted such temp­tation. On one particular occasion, the offer was quite tempting but he turned it down. This attracted the attention of the Administrator, Dr Asika who joyfully appointed him a director in the then Nigeria Shipping Company (NSC). A con­tractor had told the Administra­tor what transpired between him­self and Dr Aghazu and a highly impressed Chief Asika decided that for being so incorruptible, the young Benson deserved a re­ward and that was how he was ap­pointed a director in NSC. Short­ly after that, he was also made a pioneer board member of anoth­er new outfit, Central Investment Company, where he met the likes of Paul Ogwuma,(CBN), Elias Chime, (the father of immediate past governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime), the late Dr. Sam Oji of Ngwo near Enugu, Chris Ofianwali and a few others. All of these men were to impact positive­ly on his life, one way or anoth­er. Indeed, his contact with these great men not only yielded divi­dend but had positive impact on his life’s desires, as one thing led to another, and he was able to se­cure a loan to buy land at Think­ers Comer Emene where he built houses for rent and quickly re­paid the loan. Thereafter, he nev­er looked back again.
The moral in this story is sim­ply this: honesty pays. Dr Agha­zu’s integrity anchored on truth of­fered him a miraculous lift. And so, a ‘mere’ lecturer like him sud­denly became a landlord in Enugu simply because he refused to take bribe from a contractor who did a job at IMT.
Aghazu as a community team player
The title, Kpakpando Nnewi (star of Nnewi) came to him un­assumingly. He did not choose the name, instead it was proposed by Chief Daniel Udefuna Obi, Ume­zuligbo of Uruagu Nnewi. Accord­ing to him, “I had recommended Ajanna (sand of time) as title but Umezuligbo objected saying that some people might rebrand it Ajuana (python), which is a dan­gerous reptile. It was then he ac­cepted Kpakpando as a better op­tion. It is a title that was given in recognition of his development ef­fort in his Nnewi community.
“I’m a team player,” he said. “I have done quite a lot for my people with support of other like minds like Mr. Cletus Ibeto (Omekan­naya) and Hon. Ernest Okaonye Obiora. These two people love Nnewi greatly just like I do. We have found a common factor to share views, opinions and aspi­rations together. And to God be the glory that these gentlemen are my friends and brothers. They al­ways look beyond themselves in working for common good. To­gether, we have been able to set a good standard for our people, ever supporting issues that would help in promoting the wellbeing of the town. We are not after titles and honours, rather we are interest­ed in establishing a worthy lega­cy for our people to emulate and be proud off. At times, as humans, we may disagree on some issues but then we end up mending the fence. The important thing for us is to disagree, and not to be dis­agreeable. Nobody does it alone, especially in a heterogeneous so­ciety like ours.”
Nnewi Land and what we did
Dr Aghazu’s activities in re­shaping Nnewi ethos was sum­marized in a book he authored: WHAT WE DID. A 159 page work spread in 10 chapters dwelt so much on the crisis and return of peace in Nnewi town. As chair­man of the Caretaker Committee saddled with the responsibility of returning the town to peaceful co-existence, Dr. Aghazu found the cross too heavy, yet fully pre­paid to carry the burden, at least to eradicate the dirty local politics in Nnewi.
Hear him: “I was labeled a reb­el, but I did not lead a rebellion against the Igwe of Nnewi or any other person. Rather, I led a rebel­lion against the existing order of things that made it impossible for our town to present the first eleven in ‘Nnewi football matches’.
The book also contained Chief Ejiamatu Igbokwe’s temporary control of Nnewi market, the Oy­ido Commission of Enquiry, the emergence of Nzuko-Ora, the apex socio-cultural body of Nnewi, and finally the return of peace. It’s re­ally a compendium from the man at the epicenter of Nnewi contem­porary politics
“What we did was worth do­ing for the sake of humanity,” he noted. “We had to dream impos­sible dreams about what Nnewi was to become, and to take proac­tive steps for a better future. What we did as members of Nnewi Im­provement Union was to give new order for political officers by ne­gotiation. We did a lot to change a particular area from having the prerogative to produce a leader in Nnewi. We were challenged by cir­cumstance to set good record and move the society forward. We laid a road map for succession, whereby the next traditional rul­er would be firm and equipped to discharge his traditional duties. Thank God, today, Bar Obianefo Orizu, the crown prince has been empowered and fortified for the task ahead. That’s what we fought for, and the idea is gradually fall­ing into place”.
On Nnewi Personalities
I love Nnewi town. I love the people, just like they love me. And it’s the wisdom of God. I have cul­tivated a lot for people to harvest from. In the course of my activ­ities, I have encountered very many people in Nnewi, includ­ing Professor Edwin Nwogwu­gu, an incorruptible and fearless gentleman; Chief Innocent Okaf­or (Cento) a pioneer industrialist; Vincent Chima, who always ad­vises me to run away from enemy traps; Hon. Akweke Nwafor Ori­zu who reminded me that if I see anybody who defeated someone in a battle, I should not fight him to avoid being another victim; Dim Chukwuemeka Odumeg­wu Ojukwu, a giant and fearless agent of change whose pardon gave me the rare chance of visiting Dodan Barracks Lagos; Dr Azu­ka Onweluzor, a former Perma­nent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands in old Anambra State who thought me how to pursue impor­tant course and Dr Virgy Etiaba, first female executive governor in Nigeria whose humility remains unparalleled, among many others.
Nnewi and other towns
The major difference between Nnewi and other towns in Igbo­land is that yam, cocoyam, maize and other crops yield in large quantities in their towns but Nnewi soil yields substantial hu­man beings. There are so many gi­ants in different business and aca­demic spheres in the town. There are also a multiple of inspiring personalities worthy of men­tion. God, indeed, over-blessed the town and that’s why progress and development have been on increase even after the Civil War.
Affliations & service to human­ity
Dr Aghazu is a fellow, Nige­ria Society of Chemical Engi­neers (COREN); Member Insti­tute of Management Consultants and Member Financial Report­ing Council of Nigeria. He is the former President Rotary Club of Enugu, Governor Rotary Inter­national District 9140, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for East and West Africa, Member Polio Eradication Fund – raising Committee and Member Rotary Peace Centers Committee.
Author of many books, Dr Aghazu has established academ­ic institutions where young peo­ple are trained to excel. Indeed, in so many ways, Dr Aghazu has im­mortalized his name in the annals of Nnewi history in particular and Igbo history in general.


What is all the so long a letter about, no company no products yet all the epistle. I will only need to deploy prof S.A.Sanni here and no Igbo living or dead can match his academic records.
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 8:17pm On Aug 20, 2017
Their product is second to none..

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:21pm On Aug 20, 2017
GoldNiagara:


Really so it is Bishop and Evans that have stories to tell abi! Nngwannu!

Tell me any True wealthy Afonja with a good story of beginning...
Just read the story of Louis Ojukwu... It's inspiring!

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 8:21pm On Aug 20, 2017
GoldNiagara:



Really so it is Bishop and Evans that have stories to tell abi! Nngwannu!
Who be this one.....Evans had a story before Nigerian evil custom ceased his 25million naira... You think it is easy to make money...
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 8:22pm On Aug 20, 2017
Background
Mr. Chuka Mordi is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder at CBO Investment Management. Mr. Mordi is responsible for oversight of the firm's management and investment activities and currently sits on the boards of CBO portfolio companies Union Dicon Salt Plc and Coastal Hire Ltd. In the last 5 years has been jointly responsible for servicing over 100 mandates, investing USD50.1million, and developing the firm's current investment pipeline. In addition, Mr. Mordi leads the firm's efforts in publishing and distributing proprietary Africa macro and sector research, producing investment conferences, and developing active CSR programs. Mr. Mordi began his career as an Equities Analyst at SBC Warburg, before moving to Hardman & Co. Ltd. where he focused on UK AIM stocks. At InterSec Research Corp. he led the Global Investment Management Research Team for Europe (UK) & the Far East (Japan & Singapore). At Societe Generale Asset Management (SGAM) UK, he covered European Emerging Market Equities and worked on Asset Allocation and Economic analysis. After a period at Nex-Rubica as Director Corporate Finance & Advisory Services, Mr. Mordi relocated back to Nigeria – initially as Head of Infrastructure Financing at First City Monument Bank prior to launching CBO. He has over two decades of experience in private equity investing, investment banking, and investment research. Mr. Mordi holds a Philosophy degree from King's College, University of London.

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 8:31pm On Aug 20, 2017
- Ambition, expansion and exploration -

Wabeco operations both inside and outside the country involve exploration, drilling, processing and exporting with a skilled team of experts.

he West African Bitumen Emulsion Company (Wabeco) is an indigenous Nigerian group active throughout the oil and gas chain. The company is involved in exploration, drilling, processing and exporting, with various plants and facilities inside and outside the country. It houses a formidable technical team of geoscientists, geologists and engineers as well as operations personnel, which underpins its diverse approach.

Wabeco offers services in all petroleum-related disciplines from the treatment of oil and gas, gas utilisation, gas re-injection and flare-out, to power generation and natural gas liquids extraction. Most recently, in its first foray into the upstream business, it was awarded a small equity share in an exploration block under the latest bidding round.
This move into exploration underlines the company’s ambition. “We don’t know enough about exploration and production of crude but we believe that we have the skill to learn,” says Silverius Okoli, Chairman and Chief Executive, who took the reins in 1996.

Under his stewardship, Wabeco’s revenues have ballooned from £6 million just six years ago to some £145 million today. “And we are still growing.”

www.wabeco-wa.com
www.wabeco-wa.com

Wabeco started with an emulsion plant in Kaduna, selling products to contractors for road building. “We began to expand from merely an emulsion products plant to what I can call a medium-size downstream oil company now.”
The company has since established a petroleum storage terminal in Lagos, and a nearby bitumen import plant. It also has a contract with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to distribute some of its products.

In addition to its activities in Nigeria, Wabeco is also engaged in Sierra Leone with a petroleum products plant serving the country. There are hopes of using this as a springboard into other territories. “Apart from operations in Sierra Leone we are trying to see if we can supply petroleum and bitumen products to landlocked countries in West Africa,” says Mr Okoli.

Last year, Wabeco formed a company in Benin, called Benin Petroleum Services, to target opportunities there. The intention is to improve the supply of petroleum products to the neighbouring state, and at the same time ease the burden on Nigerian supply.

Silverius Okoli

Silverius Okoli
Chairman & CEO of Wabeco

‘High international standards, quality staff and customer value’

INTERVIEW


Wabeco is broadening its scope beyond storage into areas such as retailing, especially in the Nigerian market, and Mr Okoli hopes one day to compete in this area with established multinational operators. “My dream has always been to have a company that will survive the storm and have high international standards and quality staff that gives value to customers,” he says.

The vision is already in place with plans to have a Wabeco branded network of at least 250 outlets in five years time. Mr Okoli plans to draw on his background in retail and marketing at Shell to make the vision a reality, creating a distinctively Nigerian high quality brand.

“Most people in Nigeria do not know how detailed retailing can be because it is not just a petrol station selling fuel,” he says. “If you don’t have a brand it doesn’t work. We are putting all our training and experience into maintaining the high safety standard that Shell demonstrated to us. We’ll make a difference.”

Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:32pm On Aug 20, 2017
GoldNiagara:
I get disappointed any time I visit this thread, you should have just left it at Innoson, Nest oil and what is that third name now.


This is a mediocre list I swear, Even Benin without the size of Igbo can do better.

So one even named enyimba when two Yoruba guys have foot ball clubs in UK.

You guys did not appoint me, I agree but I am disappointed I mean with all the shouting we are the best and shit.



Is it because Enyimba is not owned or located in Afonja land?
Enyimba is the true spirit of Ndigbo in Africa..

If u think Football or clubs are not a profitable venture of repute, u should consult Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Al Ahly of Egypt..


Neymar earns more money than individual earnings of 98% Afonja.

In Football, we are conspicuously dominating it from local leagues to national league.
Female footballers are 97% Ndigbo..

Footballers earn better amount than almost all this CEOs of foreign owned companies u listed..


Enyimba is still the best holding unparalleled records in Nigeria..

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by deomeelo: 8:34pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:
Their product is second to none..

Repetition like 100 x times..smh


Why not just start the thread over and repeat everything from page one grin grin mediocrity.. grin grin
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by GoldNiagara(m): 8:35pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:

Who be this one.....Evans had a story before Nigerian evil custom ceased his 25million naira... You think it is easy to make money...


I have made good money guy. Evans had a story truly, they have even made it into a movie, you can write a novel about it.
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:36pm On Aug 20, 2017
GoldNiagara:



What is all the so long a letter about, no company no products yet all the epistle. I will only need to deploy prof S.A.Sanni here and no Igbo living or dead can match his academic records.


Are u for real?

Are u sure u aren't under the influence of drugs?

Just mention what this prof is known for before I destroy u with facts
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by GoldNiagara(m): 8:37pm On Aug 20, 2017
Weinberg:


Now, they are threatening Ibe Kachikwu to sell Portharcourt refinery to Oando..

Which company have they started from scratch?

They have no story truly except from being a fashion designer to owning and oil block and driving taxi to buying Conoil ,Formerly Shell petroleum)

Without government support, they will all collapse.

Look at all the companies they stole thru Awolowo's indigenization policy and their condition now
Some of the companies have gone into liquidation, others have been bought over by other agencies..






Don't get heart attack Forte oil of Otedola is buying the other one.
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by prodigy24: 8:37pm On Aug 20, 2017
Cybernetics International Services Limited was incorporated in 1992 to engage in Oil and Gas trading activities. Between 1996 and 1999, the company leased a petrol station in Delta State, Nigeria and operated as an independent marketer of petroleum products on retail basis. It exited that business in 1999 on relinquishing the petrol station to its owner.

Between year 2000 and 2004, the company engaged in the supply of various types of spare parts and equipment to the major oil producing companies in the upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria. Included amongst such companies are Chevron, Mobil, Agip, and Total.

Upon the decision of the oil producing companies to only patronize supply companies that have agency relationships with equipment manufacturers overseas, Cybernetics in 2004, in partnership with Multinational Expertise Limited – owned by Late Chief Aret Adams (former Group Managing Director of NNPC and also former Special Adviser to the President on Energy), signed an agreement with Craig Energy Services – a Scottish trading conglomerate to form a Joint Venture Company in Nigeria called Multinational Craig Services – (MCES). The Craig Group had been Cybernetic’s main supplier of equipment, etc since 2000.

MCES is now leveraging on the Craig Group’s global franchise agreements with major multinational equipment manufacturers to service the supply needs in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria. Dr. Imo Itsueli, Chairman of Cadbury Nig Limited, former Chairman of NNPC, and owner and founder of Dubri Oil Producing Company is the current chairman of the company.

Upon signing the JV Agreement in 2004, Cybernetics exited the supply business to the Oil and Gas industry in obedience to the non-competitive clause in the JV agreement with the Craig Group of Aberdeen. Cybernetics is the major shareholder in MCES Nig Ltd located on the 8th Floor of Octagon building, Victoria Island, Lagos.

On 30th November 2005, Cybernetics acquired a 10,000 Metric ton Bitumen Tank Farm facility located in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria from Mobil Nigeria Limited.
The rehabilitation of the tank farm commenced in January 2006 and was concluded in July 2006. Trading in Bitumen, at Cybernetics’ Tank Farm, commenced in August 2006.
Currently, Cybernetics trades in Bitumen LPFO, and AGO. However, we intend to sell lubricants, Domestic Gas, Asphalt, and Bitumen Cut Back in the nearest future.

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Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:39pm On Aug 20, 2017
GoldNiagara:



I have made good money guy. Evans had a story truly, they have even made it into a movie, you can write a novel about it.

The way Tinubu, Obanikoro and a senator from Ogun state have stories to tell
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by GoldNiagara(m): 8:40pm On Aug 20, 2017
Weinberg:



Are u for real?

Are u sure u aren't under the influence of drugs?

Just mention what this prof is known for before I destroy u with facts


Now tell me any professor emeritus of engineering in ala Igbo that MIT and Cambridge trained.


This is a tip!

EMERITUS PROF. S. A. SANNI
Born in March 27, 1938, Emeritus Prof. Sikiru Adebayo Sanni attended Ibadan Boys High School and University College, Ibadan before proceeding to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for his B. Sc. and M. Sc. in Chemical Engineering in 1964. He later obtained his Ph. D. from University of Cambridge England in 1967.
Emeritus Prof. Sanni lectured at both MIT and Cambridge University before returning to Nigeria in 1968 to start the first Chemical Engineering Department in Nigeria at the University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University). Since then he held several positions in the University and in the country. He has been Head of Department and Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Chairman Committee of Deans, Acting Vice-Chancellor and is currently the Executive Director of the National Centre for Technology Management. He has also served as member of Council of National Universities Commission and COREN. He has also been Consultant to UNESCO, ECA, and Western State Government.
Emeritus Prof. Sanni is a Fellow of the Nigerian Chemical Engineers and a foundation Fellow and past President of the Academy.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Irreversible Thermodynamics, Separation Processes, Energy and Technology Policy

Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by Weinberg: 8:40pm On Aug 20, 2017
prodigy24:
Cybernetics International Services Limited was incorporated in 1992 to engage in Oil and Gas trading activities. Between 1996 and 1999, the company leased a petrol station in Delta State, Nigeria and operated as an independent marketer of petroleum products on retail basis. It exited that business in 1999 on relinquishing the petrol station to its owner.

Between year 2000 and 2004, the company engaged in the supply of various types of spare parts and equipment to the major oil producing companies in the upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria. Included amongst such companies are Chevron, Mobil, Agip, and Total.

Upon the decision of the oil producing companies to only patronize supply companies that have agency relationships with equipment manufacturers overseas, Cybernetics in 2004, in partnership with Multinational Expertise Limited – owned by Late Chief Aret Adams (former Group Managing Director of NNPC and also former Special Adviser to the President on Energy), signed an agreement with Craig Energy Services – a Scottish trading conglomerate to form a Joint Venture Company in Nigeria called Multinational Craig Services – (MCES). The Craig Group had been Cybernetic’s main supplier of equipment, etc since 2000.

MCES is now leveraging on the Craig Group’s global franchise agreements with major multinational equipment manufacturers to service the supply needs in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria. Dr. Imo Itsueli, Chairman of Cadbury Nig Limited, former Chairman of NNPC, and owner and founder of Dubri Oil Producing Company is the current chairman of the company.

Upon signing the JV Agreement in 2004, Cybernetics exited the supply business to the Oil and Gas industry in obedience to the non-competitive clause in the JV agreement with the Craig Group of Aberdeen. Cybernetics is the major shareholder in MCES Nig Ltd located on the 8th Floor of Octagon building, Victoria Island, Lagos.

On 30th November 2005, Cybernetics acquired a 10,000 Metric ton Bitumen Tank Farm facility located in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria from Mobil Nigeria Limited.
The rehabilitation of the tank farm commenced in January 2006 and was concluded in July 2006. Trading in Bitumen, at Cybernetics’ Tank Farm, commenced in August 2006.
Currently, Cybernetics trades in Bitumen LPFO, and AGO. However, we intend to sell lubricants, Domestic Gas, Asphalt, and Bitumen Cut Back in the nearest future.







The story is inspiring
Re: Igbos Most Industrious, Innovative and Richest Tribe In Africa see proof by GoldNiagara(m): 8:45pm On Aug 20, 2017
Weinberg:



Are u for real?

Are u sure u aren't under the influence of drugs?

Just mention what this prof is known for before I destroy u with facts


Give me one IBO dead or alive that has lectured engineering both in MIT and Cambridge!

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