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]

Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo
Born
Umuchu,in Aguata Local Government Area.
NationalityIgbo,Nigerian
EducationMARKETING (ND,HND)
Alma materFederal polytechnic Ilaro Ogun state.
OccupationCEO Orient Media group of companies
Years activeActive... Present
OrganizationChairman, Orient media group,Orient export,Orient daily newspaper,Orient mega radio station, Orient Energy Review, Honeywell hotel and tourism, Business Potters,Union haulage Ltd, Sokka Ltd etc.
Home townUmuchu
TitleAchi na-agbara oha
MovementPPA,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 15km 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]

gollark: We live in interesting times.
gollark: *come to me, coppers, especially green ones*
gollark: *really really needs to hunt now*
gollark: How long did it take to get them?
gollark: *should really hunt now*

References
  1. Kumolu, Charles (2017-06-07). "Trekking 15 km daily to acquire education brought me this far". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  2. "Anambra 2017: I will give the people the best — Ezeemo". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  3. "The Authority Icon: GODWIN CHUKWUNENYE EZEEMO". Authorityngr.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  4. Editor. "Thinking home: The Godwin Ezeemo example". Businessdayonline.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  5. Uche Atuma. "New dawn at Umuchu". Sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
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