Английская Википедия:Ifeanyi Odii
Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii (born 17 April 1975) is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist and politician. He is the founder and chairman of Orient Global Group.[1] and also the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party for Ebonyi State in the 2023 gubernatorial election. Odii is a native of Isu in Onicha local government area (LGA) of Ebonyi state, Nigeria.
Early life and education
Odii attended Isu-achara primary school and Isu secondary school, both in Ebonyi state for his early education. Odii studied Business Administration from the National Open University of Nigeria earning a Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.). He was conferred with a Doctor of Science Degree in Strategic Business Management & Corporate Governance by the European American University in the Republic of Panama.[2] He also studied through the Chief Executive program at Lagos Business School. He is a member of the Lagos State University Governing board announced in 2021 by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu[3][4] He is also on the board of the Nnamdi Azikwe University Business School.[5]
Political career
Odii was elected 2023 Gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (Nigeria) polling a total of 349 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chris Usulor, who scored nine votes.[6][7][8][9]
Awards
- In 2022, Guardian Newspaper recognized Odii as one of the top 50 CEOs that impacted and contributed to Nigeria’s GDP growth in 2021.[10]
- Odii was awarded Independent Newspaper’s Philanthropist of the year.[11][12]
- Odii won the “Next Bull Awards” in 2021 at the Nigerian Investors Value Awards (NIVA) organized by Business Day Newspaper and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.[13]
Philanthropy
Odii setup the Ebele and Anyichuks Foundation which he runs with his wife. The foundation has built over 130 homes for poor people,[14][15] six churches and a Шаблон:Cvt road in Magodo, Lagos.[16] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation also donated 150m naira to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Lagos state government and Ebonyi state government[17] as well as distribute pallatives to people.[16] He has also provided scholarships for students in Ebonyi state[18]
See also
References
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