Obinna Iyiegbu

Obinna Iyiegbu (born April 12, 1975)[1], is a Nigerian philanthropist, hospitality guru and the founder of Cubana group.[2][3][4][5][6] and also the co founder of Kiek Foundation.[7]

Obinna Iyiegbu
Born (1975-04-12) 12 April 1975
Idemili South Anambra
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka
OrganizationCubana Group, Kiek Foundation
Known forEntertainment/Hospitality
Spouse(s)Ebele Iyiegbu
Websitehttps://thekiekfoundation.org/

Early life and education

Obinna, hails from Oba, Idemili South local government area in Anambra State, located in Southeast Nigeria. He is a political science graduate from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. He also attended Central primary school Oba and Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha. He married Ebele Iyiegbu in 2008 and with kids.

Philanthropy

Obi has imparted many lives.[8] In collaboration with his wife Ebele,[9] using the Kiek foundation[10] as a point of contact, they have provided free help to children in the area of education, diet nutrition, quality health care and child advocacy.[11][12] In 2018 Obinna helped co-found Kiek Foundation a non- governmental organization established with the aim of improving the lives of the less privileged children in the society through quality education, healthcare, nutrition and child's right governance.[13] It was an initiative of his wife.[14] during the covid 19 pandemic he plead the Nigerian government to review it strategy in handling the lockdown Nigeria[15]

References
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  2. "my plans for 2020 obinna iyiegbu cubana group chairman worth". independent.ng. 2018-04-20. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  3. "Obi Iyiegbu: Overcoming Challenges of Nigerian Entrepreneur". Businessday NG. 2018-04-20. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  4. "Lagos State seals off multi-billion naira Nigeria's upcoming biggest night club, Cubana in Ikeja GRA". Businessamlive. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  5. "Between Pretty Mike and Obi Cubana in Lagos » Razzmatazz » Tribune Online". Tribune Online. 2019-12-08. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  6. Oyediji, Tayo (2019-05-30). "How OBI CUBANA Rocks LAGOS & ABUJA". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  7. "Meet Obi Iyiegbu founder of KIEK foundation". Vanguard News. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  8. https://validupdates.com/2019/10/obi-cubana-picked-me-up-from-aba-and-made-me-who-i-am-today-cubana-chief-priest/
  9. https://www.sunnewsonline.com/meet-obi-iyiegbu-founder-of-kiek-foundation/
  10. http://aboutnigerians.com/top-ngos-in-abuja-full-list/
  11. https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/donors-for-africa-empowers-nonprofits-with-technical-expertise/
  12. https://frontlinenews.com.ng/kiek-foundation-one-year-of-making-children-smile/
  13. "Donors for Africa empowers nonprofits with technical expertise -". Businessday NG. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  14. editor (2019-03-01). "KIEK Foundation to Get 1000 Children Back to School". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2020-05-24.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  15. "COVID-19: Government should review the lockdown strategy - Obi Cubana". Vanguard News. 2020-04-16. Retrieved 2020-05-24.


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