Ossy Prestige
Ossy Chinedu Prestige (born 24 January 1965) is a Nigerian businessman and politician who is serving in the 8th and current House of Representatives.[1]
Ossy Chinedu Prestige | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria for Aba North/South | |
| Assumed office 9 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Uzo Azubuike |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 January 1965 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | APGA |
| Relations | Married |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Aba, Abuja |
| Alma mater | Abia State University |
| Occupation | Legislature |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Website | http://www.ossyprestige.com |
Ossy Prestige is a member of the APGA who has served as the House of Representatives Member for Aba North/Aba South Nigeria Federal constituency of Abia State since 2015.
Background
Hon. Prestige Ossy hails from the Agboji community of Abiriba in Ohafia L.G.A of Abia State. He holds a B.Sc degree in Government and Public Administration from the Abia State University, Uturu, an MBA in Shipping and Logistics from the Lloyds Maritime Academy London, United Kingdom, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Commonwealth University in Belize, South America amongst other academic qualifications.[2]
Career
Hon. Prestige Ossy is a seasoned Customs Broker, Maritime Services Provider, Shipping Consultant and Importer of diverse Merchandise. His business has been so diversified that it transverses all sectors of Nigerian Economy making him a major Employer of labour.
He was the Treasurer of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Onne Sea Port Chapter, 2002, its Secretary 2003 – 2008 and Chairman 2008 – 2014. He is the 1st Deputy President of the Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).[3]
Hon. Rtn. Prestige Ossy is an Elite member of the Rotary International, renowned for his Global Humanitarian outreach and has risen to become a Privileged 2nd Level Major Donor of the organization having donated well over Twenty Five Thousand U.S. Dollars ($25,000) to the cause of charity.
He was President of the Rotary Club of Eziukwu Aba 2007/2008 and Assistant Governor of Rotary District 9140, 2009/2010. He is a Sports Enthusiast and Promoter, and a Hall of Fame Silver Card Holder of the prestigious Aba Sports Club.
Charity
Honourable Ossy Prestige runs two foundations of which he is President:
- Prestige Ossy Foundation (President)
- The Favoured Initiatives (President)
Constituency Projects
As part of his 2016 constituency project, Hon. Prestige distributed "keke-napepe", motor cycles, electricity generating sets, grinding machines, sewing machines, hair dressing dryers etc. to the people of his Federal Constituency.
In 2017, Hon. Ossy Prestige and the Federal Government National Directorate of Employment gave the unemployed young men and women from his Federal Constituency of Aba North and South skills acquisition training to create employment for themselves and others.
The two phase training was on Catering/Confectionary, Cosmetology and Basic Business Training (BBT) otherwise known as Entrepreneurship.[4]
Personal life
Prestige is married to Rotary Ann Precious and the union is blessed with five children. He is a Christian and member of the Presbyterian Church denomination.[5]
References
- Assembly, Nigerian National. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- "Biography of Prestige Ossy". www.nigerianbiography.com. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- "Ossy Prestige | The People's Representative". www.ossyprestige.com. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- Baric, Bar (25 February 2017). "Honourable Ossy Prestige Empowerment Programme - BAR BARIC Nigeria News". BAR BARIC Nigeria News. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- MAN POWER, Bar (22 October 2018). "Honourable Ossy Prestige Biography - MAN POWER Nigeria". MAN POWER Nigeria News. Retrieved 22 October 2018.