Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Sir Engr. Anayo Befford Onwuegbu

SIR ENGR. ANAYO BEFFORD ONWUEGBU

Omeiheukwu Akpugoeze

Ebube Enugu State

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Anbeez Services Ltd

Born April 16, 1961, to the Onwuegbu family of Umudim, Akpugoeze, Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State. Sir Engr. Anayo Befford Onwuegbu attended his primary and secondary education in Akpugoeze and Aguata High School, Aguata respectively. With excellent performance at the basic education level, the young Anayo gained admission into the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he obtained his bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.

Immediately after his National Service, his penchant for greatness inspired him to establish Anbeez Services Limited, a civil engineering company. Right there, he discovered his area of calling and expertise in erosion control, construction of dams and irrigations among other core civil engineering services. Today Anbeez Services Limited is rated one of the most sophisticated and successful indigenous civil engineering firm in Nigeria.

A fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineer, Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu also ventured into politics and has aspired to be the governor of Enugu State three consecutive times. His performance in politics is so inspiring that today Omeiheukwu Akpugoeze is a household name in Enugu State. This charisma has fetched him numerous honours and titles among traditional institutions and religious bodies alike. Notable among these titles is Ebube Enugu State, an honour bestowed on him on behalf of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers by the then Chairman of the Council, HRH Igwe Kingsley Chime.

A member ofthe Knighthood of Saint Paul, Anglican Diocese of Aguata. Founder B.A. Onwuegbu Education Trust Fund with over 100 university scholarships across south east, 250 secondary school scholarships across the nation.

His patriotic and philanthropic ventures attracted the attention of the Federal Government of Nigeria which led to his recent appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal University Ndufu-AIike Ikwo in Ebonyi State.

He is happily married to a very supportive wife, Barr. Mrs. Stella Obiageli Onwuegbu, and the marriage blessed with five children, 3 boys: Nkennia, Chidera and Okezie, two beautiful daughters: Chisom and Amarachi

His motto is service to God through humanity.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Henry Coco-Bassey

Mr. Henry Henry Coco-Bassey who is an indigene of Duke Town in Calabar South Local Government of Cross River State was born in Eyo Abasi, Oron Local Government now in Akwa Ibom State on 2nd of February, 1961.
The 8th Child of ten children, Henry Attended several Primary Schools due to his father?s frequent transfers as a teacher. However, he attended only one secondary school in Abak, Akwa Ibom State where he completed in 1979 with an excellent grade.

After a brief stint working in Audit Department, which later became Office of the Auditor General, Calabar, Cross River State Henry got admission into the then Polytechnic, Calabar to study accountancy. He obtained National Diploma and Higher National Diploma from the same school in 1983 and 1986 respectively.

Henry completed the National Youth Service Program in 1987 which he served in Kwara State. He then went back to resume work in Office of Auditor General, Calabar, Cross River state where he left on study leave to pursue his career in Accountancy. By March 1991, he had risen to the position of a Senior Auditor.

In July 1991 Henry hungry for more professional challenges, left the services of Cross River State Government to join Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) as an Assistant General Accountant. Today Henry is Manager, Treasury Accounts (Corporate) in NAOC.

Henry also holds MBA, Management from River State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. He is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Practisioner and a Chartered Management Consultant.

Henry is married to his beautiful and amiable wife, Mrs. Mary Henry Ekiyobi Coco-Bassey. The marriage is blessed with three handsome boys.

Henry is a sociable person and a Philanthropist. He is a member of many social and sports clubs including the prestigious IBB Golf Club, Abuja.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Mr. Oziegbe Steve Joseph

Mr. Oziegbe Steve Joseph
(Chairman/CEO, Josto Integrated Investment Limited, Abuja)

Chief Oziegbe Steve Joseph was born in the town of Ewu in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State in 1957.

At a young age, he proceeded to the United States of America in search of greener pasture; this led him to a sojourn of over 40 year in God?s own country.

He is a seasoned businessman with business interest spanning from Auto Leasing, Medicine, Construction & Real Estate and Mining with over 30 years of experience in business start-ups and operations in the United States of America.

Like a true Nigerian that he is, he has been returning to his fatherland to invest in different sectors of the economy which include; Construction & Real Estate and Mining.

At the moment, the lure of Nigerians vast investment possibilities has finally brought him back to his land of birth to fully launch his business acumen and help a lot of his countrymen and women by giving them employment opportunities and making life better for them.
He recently ventured into the Hospitality business in Nigeria with Josto Integrated Investment Limited, a hospitality management company. This management company manages HQ NAF CONFERENCE CENTRE & SUITES and ZUES PARADISE EVENT CENTRE & HOTELS at the moment with others in the pipeline to take over.

He is married with children to Mrs. Emily Joseph Oziegbe who is the Medical Director/Administrator of Indeplus Group of Companies Inc. in the U.S.A.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Ngozi Ekeoma

Barrister (Mrs) Ngozi Ekeoma, business icon and entrepreneurial Amazon of our time, hails from Ibina-Ukwu Igbere, Abia State of Nigerai. She was born on 29th day of April 1972 to the Family of of Late Pa Anyaso Chukwu and Chief (Mrs.) Ahuoma Anyaso and is blessed with brothers and sisters.

EDUCATION

NGOZI had her primary and secondary education in Aba, Abia State of Nigeria Where she grew up. She later obtained a Diploma in Law in University of Lagos Akoka. She bagged a Bachelor of Law Degree from the same university in 2003. She obtained a Barrister at Law Degree (B.L) from the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar as Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2004. Ngozi currently holds a Masters Degree in Law. She belongs to a number of professional bodies both locally and internationally, including the reputable Nigerian Bar Association.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE

Immediately after her secondary education, Ngozi got married to Elder Ekeoma Eme Ekeoma, a Lagos based banker (now a business magnet) and they are blessed with four children; Ezinne, Alex, Ifeoma and Daniel.

CAREER AND BUSINESS LIFE 

Ngozi started off as a supportive wife, learning business dynamics and ethics from her darling husband and later set up a business outfit known as Emlime (Nigerian)Limited with her husband Elder E.E. Ekeoma. Ngozi has sat in the Board of several companies as Director since her early 20s with incredible successes and remarkable contributions wherever found. Well read and well travelled Ngozi has incredible knowledge of both global and local industries/businesses. 

Owing to her resourcefulness and ingenuity in the business world, she has mounted several platforms and podia as guest lecturer/speaker at various business seminars, workshops, conferences and business summits globally.

She presently is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Oil and Gas Services Limited. She is also a director of Southglobe Limited- a financial outfit in Lagos, as well as a director of Genesis Electricity Limited- an Independent Power Project Company, Quest Shipping Limited, First Fenders Limited, Sorties Logistics Emline Nigeria Ltd and lots more.

Ngozi has won several awards, especially in the downstream oil and gas sector in the last 7 years, considering the huge turn around she has pulled in that sector, driving her own company (Nepal Oil and Gas Services Limited) as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. On 18th May 2013, Ngozi led her Management team to Oghara, Delta state as His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel E. Uduaghan, the Executive Governor of Delta State Nigeria and His entourage, together with representatives from DPR PPMC, PPPRA, NPA and other Federal and state parastatals witnessed the commissioning of Nepal Oil's Multi-billion Naira tank farm and jetty in Oghara, Delta State.

This giant stride has made her and company a household name in Nigeria and has placed Nepal Oil under her visionary leadership on a high pedestal, as one of the biggest names in the down and midstream oil & gas sectors in Africa.

SOCIAL AND CIVIC LIFE

Ngozi is not all about business; she is a philanthropist, and human rights activist, a wife and a mother. Recently, she has almost concluded her plans to float an NGO that caters for women and children?s rights. She has just completed her Pa, Anyaso Skill Acquisition Centre in Igbere; a community development project, aimed at women and youth empowerment. She has also built and donated a church and a manse to her hometown church; the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Amaiyi, Igbere. She is a state patron of the Boys? Brigade of Nigeria. She, apart from these, has empowered a lot of young people in their various endeavours. She has given a lot of smiles and succour to countless number of widows and indigent persons across the country.

RELAXATION & STYLE

When she is not at work, Ngozi loves to take her vacation, hang out with her family in some exotic places within or abroad. She loves the company of her siblings and her friends. She loves singing and dancing to good music especially of the gospel genre.

HER INSPIRATION

Ngozi has Four (4) major inspirations: 

a. God who has been the major source of her inspiration and source of her strength and grace to accomplish.

b. Her husband Elder E.E.Ekeoma who taught her business and empowered her and has been a strong support all the way.

c. Her uncle who thought she was going to be a ?drop-out? and a ?nobody? as a result of her early marriage- a statement which inspired her to pursue her education and career after marriage

d. Her wonderful children who have grown to become her friends as well.

HER FAITH IN GOD

No story of Ngozi would ever be complete without mentioning her devotedness and undying faith in God- what she would love to be remembered for, even long after she has left this world. U may not find Ngozi preaching and praying loud on the street of Lagos but her close pals know she is a prayer warrior in her own right. Her faith in God can move mountains. She is an active member of the Women?s Guild of the Lagos 

Presbyterian Church, Yaba and has made huge contribution to the growth of the church.

A woman with a heart of gold, she is very warm-hearted, charitable and down to earth.

Very generous and compassionate, Ngozi has won the admiration of several men and women who have come across her. No wonder she is popularly called ?Nne oha? (Mother of all) by the Youth of Lagos Presbyterian church of Nigeria and many others.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Jane Mokgadi Mashamba

Jane Mokgadi Mashamba was born at Mulima village in south Africa. She is the second born of five children from Johannes and Johanna Mashapa. She attended school and completed her matric at what is now known as Mulima Secondary School before going on to completing her studies in Bachelor of Arts at the University of Limpopo which was then known as University of the North.

After finding employment with the department of home affairs in 2001, Jane continued to further her studies with the university of south Africa and obtained numerous other qualifications. Jane has since traveled around Africa working as a diplomat while recently she has just left the south African embassy in Abuja to go back home.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Dr. Olakunle Churchills

Born 27th December, from Abeokuta the young philanthropist is a man with an exceptional personality and an Entrepreneur par excellence who had is formative years, primary school and secondary education in Nigeria Navy Abeokuta, graduated with Btech HND and BSc Computer Science from Aptect worldwide/London Metropolitan University. He has over 26 professional IT and programming certifications.

Dr. Churchill is the Chairman Big Church Group of companies a worldwide conglomerate that operates in over 32 industries across 4 countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Switzerland and UK). The Big Church Group has five core businesses which include ICT Products and Services, Real Estate, Consultancy, Entertainment and Agriculture and Mining which combines the five business unit Big Churchill Haven, King Andre Realtors, Big Church Consults, Big Church Entertainment and Big Church Green Agriculture and Mining. Big Church Foundation carries out all forms of charity philanthropic works throughout many parts of the nation.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Ini-Obong Michael Akpabio

Ini-Obong Michael Akpabio was born on 9 Feb, 1961 at Onna. Akwa Ibom State. He attended Federal Government College Kaduna and obtained a Bsc, Business Administration from the University of Lagos in 1982. Additionally he obtained Msc, International Hospitality and Tourism from University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom in 1985 and MBA, General Management from Ahmahu Bello University Zaria in 1998.

H was the Floor Manager of Mc Donalds Hamburger London from 1986-1987, financial Manager in American Life Insurance Company between 1988-1990.

He is currently a Board Member of several companies including Chairman, Dorchester Hospitality Services, Chairman Budget Hotels, Executive Director of African Hotels Limited and Managing Director at Nanet Hotels Limited, an organization that has managed over 50 reputable hotels in Nigeria. Nanet is the largest indigenous Hotel Group in Nigeria.

He is also Group Managing Director of International Nanet Group (the holding company of all Nanet subsidiaries), One time National President Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN), Current National Deputy Chairman Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and Co- Author of a professional Book adopted by the NBTE for Polytechnic Students: titled: Hospitality Management Practices in Nigeria 2014.

AWARDS

He has Received several awards from both national and International Agencies, e.g. 

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Excellence in Enterprise Award (Contribution and Achievement in the field of endeavor)

Nanet Hotels Limited (International Trophy for Quality)

International Institution of Comparative Leadership for Africans & Blacks in Diaspora (African Leader PAR Excellency Award)

Trade leaders Club, Spain (Golden Award for Tourism, Hotel & Catering industry)

Fellow of Institute of Hospitality, UK

Fellow Nigeria Hotel and Catering Institute

Fellow Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria

African Leadership Award of the Most Progressive Hospitality Group -2012

Insight Destination Magazine Leadership Award - 2014

FRSC Honorary Award of a Special Marshal ? 2014

Institute of Hospitality I. H. UK Key note Speaker - 2014

Nigeria Media Award of the Hotelier of the Year - 2015

Northern Youth Network (NYN): Sardauna Platinum Leadership Award - 2016

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS

1993 - Review of Tourism Master Plan and other Tourism Projects: Abia State Government

1998 - Consultancy: Kebbi State Government, on viability of some tourism projects.

1999 - Bauchi state Government, Zaranda Hotel- (Management)

2000 - Kogi State Government: Feasibility study

2001 - Atlantic Hotel Uyo ? management

2002 - Taraba State Government: Consultancy 

2003 - Nigerian Air Force Club Kaduna: Consultancy and Management

2005 - Bamanga Tourism Project: Consultancy

2006 - Calabar Homeland: Feasibility Study on Tourism

2008 - Latik Hotel, Yenagoa: Consultancy and Management

2009 - Grand Pinnacle Hotel Maiduguri: Consultancy and Management

2010 - Ascot Hotel Enugu: Pre-opening and Management

2015 - Feasibility Studies and Management of Enugu Pentagon Hotel

2015 - Tourism Consultancy Barnhill Resorts, Awka, Anambra State

2015 - NB Whyte Hotel, Port Harcourt - Management

SOME PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 

Challenges in Developing Tourism in Nigeria. Kaduna 11/2/2006.

Tourism a tool for economic Development 

Nigeria Not yet a Tourism destination.

Corruption Bane of Tourism Development: Leadership Newspaper 22/9/2011

We want Special Funds for Tourism National Accord Newspaper 10/11/2011  

Tourism will extend our Economic Frontier (Guardian Newspaper, Jan 1, 2012)

My Passion and Challenges of the Hospitality Industry. (Punch Newspaper May 11, 2014 )

Hospitality Tourism Interview: The Nation Newspaper October 2015.

Plateau State Tourism Consultancy ? 2011

Enugu State Tourism Consultancy ? 2014

Anambra State: Tourism Master Plan Review - 2014

Adamawa State: Tourism Consultancy -2015

Cross River: Tourism Consultancy (Discussions ongoing)

Benue State: Tourism Consultancy - 2015

Kano State: Tourism Consultancy - 2016

Plateau State: Tourism Consultancy - 2016

Kaduna State: Review of Tourism Master Plan - (Discussions ongoing)

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Elijah Onyeagba

Elijah is an Economist by training and has an MBA with over fifteen years experience in commercial, corporate, retail, mortgage banking and Real Estate. He is an expert in the structuring and advisory on construction finance deals with specialty in residential affordable housing projects. 

He is currently the MD/CEO of Countrywide Housing

Company (CHC) ? a company that has set out to develop affordable housing units in Nigeria and to create value within the housing ecosystem. Before now, He was the Group Head in charge of Real

Estate Transaction in ASO Savings & Loans Plc; Nigeria's largest originator of mortgage assets with additional responsibility of overseeing the company business concerns within the Federal Capital Territory, North and the Southern Regions of Nigeria. Prior to joining ASO, he worked with Equitorial Trust Bank (Now Sterling Bank), Bond Bank (Now Skye Bank) and Platinum Bank (Now keystone Bank). 

An Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow of the African Leadership Institute, He is also a Senior Member of the Chartered institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB) and a Fellow of the Institute of Treasury and Financial Administration (FITFA), a new leader with the Crans Montana Forum.

Elijah has undergone lots of leadership and management courses in Harvard Business School USA, Wharton Business School USA, Said Business School Oxford, UK and INSEAD Business School, Fontaine Bleau, France. He bagged his first degree from the University of Nigeria and presently undergoing an MA program in Applied Economics with the American University in Washington DC, USA. He sits in the Board of several companies; Signature Restaurant & Spa; Rejuvenate International Ltd, Darmanawa Royal City Ltd, TechVivid Ltd and Prime Development Company. He is also chairs' the Board of Trustees of Lead Foundation - an NGO. 

Elijah speaks at conferences and seminars nationally and internationally. Elijah has won numerous awards for his contribution to youth empowerment, education and community development. He is married to beautiful Udo and a proud father of four (Somto, Osinachi, Dumbia and Chizitel)

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Dr. Olakunle Churchill

Born 27th December, from Abeokuta the young philanthropist is a man with an exceptional personality and an Entrepreneur par excellence who had is formative years, primary school and secondary education in Nigeria Navy Abeokuta, graduated with B.tech HND and BSc Computer Science from Aptect worldwide/London Metropolitan University. He has over 26 professional IT and programming certifications.

Dr. Churchill is the Chairman Big Church Group of companies a worldwide conglomerate that operates in over 32 industries across 4 countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Switzerland and UK). The Big Church Group has five core businesses which include ICT Products and Services, Real Estate, Consultancy, Entertainment and Agriculture and Mining which combines the five business unit Big Churchill Haven, King Andre Realtors, Big Church Consults, Big Church Entertainment and Big Church Green Agriculture and Mining. Big Church Foundation carries out all forms of charity philanthropic works throughout many parts of the nation.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Awah Cletus Fobuzi

Awah Cletus Fobuzi Aka A. C. Risky are my names. I hail from Chomba Bamenda ll Sub Division North West Region Republic of Cameroon. I am a movie actor, producer and an entrepreneur. I have acted lead roles in some movies that were broadcast in local and international channels amongst which African Magic. "love Battle" of Liza production, Snitch, the last voice etc. As a producer, I have produced a number of stars also in the field of music both locally and abroad amongst which is Cameroon's most acclaimed musician Petit Pays. I am married and a father of four children amongst many others care for. I Co. Partner with Akonteh Cyrille and brought into Cameroon, top Nigerian Movie gurus to Cameroon early 2000 for networking and cross border movie production which has now been a success between two countries. We learned from Nigeria and introduced the formation of Actors Guild in Cameroon. This later on gave birth to other guilds within the industry. 

In my civic life, I am also an activist leader presently the Elected Coordinator of the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CCSO) Cameroon.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Euphemia Chukwu

Euphemia Chukwu

Euphemia Chukwu a multi-talented actress as well a singer. A new movie Gold Dust Ikenga directed by Silver Achugamonye and produced by MA Benson where she played a lead role with award winning actor Van Vicker a Ghanaian Movie Superstar is her latest work. At 15 years old she enrolled into Sylvia Young Theatre School London. In the mainstream she started off as an extra in major movie and T.V Series, such as ?Judge Dredd? withSylvester Stallone and ?To play the King? with Michael Kitchen. She was a member of the theatre group called ?Compete with your feet? a musical performed at Stratford Royal.

She is a Screenplay writer and has written several children's books and novels awaiting publication as well as presenting her own radio show ?THE MIA C KEEPING IT REAL SHOW? for Africa UK Radio educating the Christian community on accepting themselves for who they are instead of playing hypocrisy in church. Euphemia is also the CEO and founder of Fame Star Media, formally known as Fame Star agency set up at the age of 17. FAME STAR MEDIA focus on Artists management, Music videos, PR & Promotions, Event management, Fashion, TV and film production. Fame Star Magazine is the latest extension to the company. She is the writer, producer and director of

the music video of CAN RELY ON YOU, YOU ARE MY GOD, CLOSE YOUR EYES and MADE WHOLE. She wrote the Script of the movie called ?The Subterfuge?,Poland Break, Time and the co-writer of the TV Series called ?No. 2 Derby Road? and Dockland Heights. She is the Executive Producer of He Cares,The Career and Silhoutte. Euphemia Chukwu is the Numatville International Director who goes out of her way to bring the diaspora the recognition due to them. She is a heavy promoter and advocate of unity bring people together using her company Fame Star Media to support. Her Humanitarian work extends to working closely with Faith Abundant Ministry International supporting Motherless children and her passion in making sure young girls are educated.

This multi-talented gospel singer/songwriter Euphemia Chukwu was trained as a classical opera singer from an early age and has been writing songs from the age of 12. She presents a soul stirring vocalization and thought provoking lyrics firmly rooted in the gospel, which today has lifted audiences with her smooth gifted unique vocals.

In a mighty move of God, this psalmist continued to develop her vocal style while pursuing her Law degree with International Relations in London Metropolitan University.

Thank you.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Mr. James Ume

Mr. Ume typifies what the great physicist, Albert Einstein said; ?Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.? In a decade after he kicked started his media practice, Mr. James Ume has come far and well, simply because for him, value addition is a canon with no substitute.

The awardee began as a trainee reporter with LEADERSHIP newspapers and quickly rose through the ranks to become the General Manager (South) of the newspaper.

Mr. Ume exemplifies the uncommon self-belief that many refer to as the Nigerian Spirit. The guile to dominate your environment and challenges however daunting it may seem.

For a man that read BSc Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to have excelled in media practice, first as a reporter to management and runs one of the fastest and innovative media firm in the country speaks to this fact.

Born a little over 36 years ago, Mr. Ume attended the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus from where he bagged a BSc. in Accountancy. For his secondary and primary education, he was at OvukwuAbam Secondary School, AtanAbam and Community Primary School, AtanAbam, all in Abia State, South East Nigeria.

During his time in the newsroom, he had the opportunity to cover politics and owing to his exceptional coverage and networking of the South South and South East regions even from Abuja, he was elevated in November, 2008 to the position of Regional Editor (South South/South East) with office in Port Harcourt.

Despite the lure of reporting, Mr. Ume?s calling as ?money man? was always tugging and this informed his being made the Regional Manager, South South/South East, of the Leadership newspapers sometime in 2009. He held the position until he was recalled to Abuja and briefly held sway as News Editor from June 2011 to November 2011.

It was from that post that he was announced as Features Editor in December of 2011, thereafter Political Editor from April, 2012 to September 2012. Not done, the management of the newspaper found him valuable in keeping a healthy balance sheet as he was named General Manager, Business Development, September 2012 and later General Manager, Leadership Newspapers in January of 2013, a position he held until he left in June 2013 to pursue his private business.

As a man given to self-development, Mr. Ume has attended several international workshops, some of which include International Training on News Writing and Advocacy in Canada in 2008; Sustaining the Conventional Media in the Changing Media Trend, USA 2010, Pitfalls of Social Media and Social Media Policies South Africa, 2012 and Advanced Communication Strategy and Public Relations Management in the United States in the Summer of 2013.

When Ume left the employ of Leadership newspapers in 2013, he set up Channels Koos Media Consult Ltd, a reputable public relations company with vast experience in media relations, brand management, integrated campaign and communication services to select clients interested in professional solutions.

Today, Channels Koos also own The Whistler.ng, a web-based newspaper and is soon to debut with the print copy of the newspaper all dedicated to unbiased, professional and citizen reportage.

His media outfit holds several government and private communication portfolios.

He is married to Ngozi and they have two lovely kids: Ethan and Ada.

Magic Lens Exellence Award Nominee: Chief Alexander Chukwudimma Nwokeabia

Chief Alexander Chukwudimma Nwokeabia

Chief Alexander Chukwudimma Nwokeabia fondly called Ejiamatu by allies is the MD/ CEO of Ejiamatu group of companies. He is an undisputable, unmatchable visionary leader that has created a niche for himself in the field of Clearing and forwarding, Shipping, Cargo logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing and general contracts.

He was born in Ugwuoba, a community located in Oji River local government area of Enugu State Nigeria on April 15, 1969. He was born into the family of His Royal Highness Igwe Nnaemeka Otiaba Chukwu Nwokeabia, Oranyelu 1,the then Igwe/ traditional ruler of Ugwuoba Kingdom.

Chief Ejiamatu finished his Primary, Secondary School and tertiary education all in Nigeria. He is a public administrator by education and a maritime guru by profession. He started his working career as a computer and accessories merchant in Lagos and later expanded to Port Harcourt where he excelled greatly. In the course of his business expansion and quest for versatility he decided to venture into the Clearing of his person goods and later gave a quick shot to the clearing of other clients' consignments and discovered he could do better.

In 1998 he partnered with a clearing and forwarding outfit "Antipal Nig, Ltd." Port Harcourt ( one of the leading Freight forwarding companies that time) and owing to his ingenuity and passion for what he believed in, he was made to manage the entire outfit. While he was with Antipal Ltd, his computer business in port Harcourt didn't suffer a setback neither did Antipal Ltd, rather it was success all the way and that was what earned him the name "genius"

In 2001, after a meritorious service to Antipal Nig., Ltd., he established his own Clearing outfit which culminated into the now trending Ejiamatu group of companies. EGC started as a small business idea but with a very big underlining plan. The company grew in leaps and bounds and now has to its credit alot of big time clients in the manufacturing, Oil and gas and other notable companies in Nigeria. In the quest to satisfy the numerous teeming customers from America, the company decided to have another branch in " 9511 southwest freeway #C Houston TX 77074 USA" and also in China.

Chief Ejiamatu belongs to so many bodies both in the maritime industry and others. He has served in different capacities there as well. Right now, he is the executive vice Chairman of the Oil and Gas free trade Zone, (ANLCA). Onne, Port Harcourt Chapter. He is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is the National Chairman of ALL STARS INITIATIVE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE (ASSIG), an organization that X-rays, criticises and promotes good governance in Nigeria. The organization has some notable Nollywood stars and musicians as members. He is a movie producer.

Chief Ejiamatu is the founding father of EJIAMATU FOUNDATION, a non governmental organization (NGO) that helps the needy, the less privileged and the down-trodden especially in the area of education, healthcare delivery and issuing of handouts to destitutes.

He is a philanthropist, helper to the helpless and an ardent believer of God. Consequently, based on his numerous contributions to humanity, he has been conferred with many titles of which Chief " Akusinigwe 1" of Okpuno Agude, Ejiamatu 1 of Ugwuoba and Ugo Di Ebube by St Peter Catholic Church (Ugwuoba) are the most recent.

He was also honoured by the Council of Igbo States in America ( CISA) at the Frontier Museum, Virginia Staunton,

USA in July 2014. He was given a patriotic award by NAFCA (USA) 2014, honorary award by ZAFAA (London) 2014, Humanitarian award by VIGOR Int'l Award (Canada) 2015, Most Outstanding Clearing and Forwarding Company by CAMA (Lagos) 2013, Most Outstanding Business Man of the Year by the Enugu State people (Lagos) in 2014 and too many other awards.

He is a God fearing man, married to Chief (Mrs) Tina Nwokeabia, (Ugo si mba 1) of Ugwuoba and they are blessed with wonderful Children.

MGBECHI ONU UGBA

MGBECHI ONU UGBA.

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THE MAGIC LENS AFRICA FILM ACADEMY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

REASONS FOR THE MAGIC LENS AFRICA FILM ACADEMY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

Out of our respect for those whos indelible contributions to the movie industry has demonstrated a commitment to the development of this industry, we give them our best wishes.
The development of culture and tourism industry is clearly one of the greatest concerns we have today because of its potentialities to insulate us from our mono-product economy and, of course, its infinite capacity for massive employment generation at all levels.
We give this award as an appreciation to their good work towards the development and betterment of the movie industry and the entertainment world in general. We believe that this award will go along way in making them believe we love and appreciate your contribution towards the growth of the entertainment world. Magic Lens Africa Film Academy award ceremony will be a gathering of Who is Who in Africa.