Category: People
Joe Obijiaku
Joe Obijiaku, the Chairman/Chief Executive of Middle Point Nigeria Limited is what he is today because of his acute determination, self-discipline very humble to the core, his simplicity and hard work.
Leonard chukwuemeka udeh
Leonard Chukwuemeka udeh from uru umudim nnewi was born in July 1958 to Mr. and Mrs hyacinth use in uru umudim Nnewi. He started his early education in Nnewi and completed it at benin city after the civil war before going into business.
Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke
Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke CFR and OON (Born 14, June 1948) is a Nigerian Civil engineer and former Head of Nigerian […]
Sir Louis-Philippe Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Sir PHILLIP ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU- reputedly first African multimillionaire in colonial Africa whose commitment to his people saved the African Continental Bank from British machinations
Nwosu Ezeodumegwu
Nwosu Ezeodumegwu, the “regent” who refused vehemently to be made Nnewi Warrant Chief by the Whiteman in 1904 because it […]
Igwe Orizu I (Eze Ugbonyamba)
Igwe Orizu I (Eze Ugbonyamba) was the 18th Obi of Otolo and the Igwe of Nnewi. He was born in 1881 and was crowned the King of Nnewi in 1904, he died in 1924. One of the remarkable events of his reign was the arrival of the British in 1905.
Igwe Josiah Nnaji Orizu II
Igwe Josiah Nnaji Orizu II (1902–1962) was the 19th Obi of Otolo and Igwe of Nnewi kingdom. He took the ofo of Nnewi in 1924 after his father’s death. He was the first Igwe to officially become a Christian, although the traditional rulers of Nnewi are the ofo holders and as such, preservers and upholders of Nnewi culture and traditions.
Igwe Iwuchukwu Eze ifekaibeya
Igwe Iwuchukwu Ezeifekaibeya Reign 1891-1904 Coronation 1891 Predecessor HRH Igwe Okafo Successor HRH Igwe Orizu I (Eze Ugbonyamba) Full […]
Chief Louis Onwugbenu – (Louis Carter Moore)
The universal aphorism that greatness is a virtue admired and cherished by many, but only a few have what it takes to be truly great, aptly describes the highly illuminating story of Chief Louis Izuchukwu Onwugbenu. Against all odds, he rose from a humble family background to become one of the most successful men of his generation.
Dr. Akwaeke Abyssimia Nwafor Orizu
Dr Akwaeke Abyssimia Nwafor Orizu(78), one of Nigeria’s foremost philosopher princes and educationist, fails to get an adequate mention.