Godwin Ezeemo
Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo (born 1954) is a Nigerian businessman and politician, chairman of The Orient Group of companies[1] and a member of the Progressive Peoples Alliance.[2]
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Born | Umuchu,in Aguata Local Government Area. |
Nationality | Igbo,Nigerian |
Education | MARKETING (ND,HND) |
Alma mater | Federal polytechnic Ilaro Ogun state. |
Occupation | CEO Orient Media group of companies |
Years active | Active... Present |
Title | Achi na-agbara oha |
Movement | PPA,Progressive People's Alliance. |
Spouse(s) | Nneka Ezeemo |
Biography
Ezeemo was born in Umuchu, into the Igbo tribe, during 1954. He attended St Peter's Secondary School in Achina, walking the 15 km from his home each day.[1] He obtained an OND and HND in Marketing at Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.[3]
After leaving university, Ezeemo incorporated his own company, which grew into the Orient Group, comprising Orient Export Ltd; Sokka International; Orient Feeds Mill and Farms Ltd; Orient Magazines, Newspaper and Communication Ltd; Orient Global Waterwell Limited; Union Haulage Ltd; Orient Mega FM; and Multipurpose Computer Centre.[3][4]
A devout Christian, Ezeemo has organised programmes in his local area to promote Christianity and denounce indigenous religions.[5] He also established Charity (Ezeemo) Trust for the Less-Privileged.[4]
References
- Kumolu, Charles (2017-06-07). "Trekking 15 km daily to acquire education brought me this far". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- "Anambra 2017: I will give the people the best — Ezeemo". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- Editor. "Thinking home: The Godwin Ezeemo example". Businessdayonline.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- Uche Atuma. "New dawn at Umuchu". Sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.