President Tinubu breaks record appoints Chief Uche Geofrey Nnaji ,an industrialist per excellence and a humanitarian icon
EARLY LIFE
Name – Chief Uche Geofrey Nnaji was born in Akpugo Nkanu West LGA in Enugu State (17 June 1963)
Hon. Chief Uche is Married & blessed with kids.
EDUCATION:
Qualification/Education
- B. Sc. Comb. Biochemistry and Microbiology – UNN
- Federal School of Arts & Science Ogoja, Cross River State
- St Patrick’s College Emene, Enugu
INDUSTRIALIST
-Establishment of industrial complex at Akpougo, Nkanu West, Enugu:
- 6 color retrographic printer [fully automated]
- 42,000 capacity per 10hr-shift Industrial bag making factory
- 50,000 tones capacity rice processing factory
AWARDS
- 1998 Man of the Year Award by NUJ Enugu State
- ICON of COVID-19 Relief Intervention by Service-Accord Initiative.
- Award of Philanthropy – Rotary Club of Trans –Ekulu
- Distinguished Personality Award – Hero TV in Collaboration Mass.
-Communication Dept, Enugu State University of Technology.
- The Beacon of Hope Award in recognition of his leadership skills, outstanding philanthropy, and investment in health and Agriculture by NUJ/FRCN Southeast
- Community Service Merit Ward 22 by NBA Ezeagu Branch, Enugu State
MEMBERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS
- Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
[NACCIMA] - Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture [ECCIMA]
- Nigeria-Japan Chamber of Commerce
- Microbiology Association of Nigeria
Professional Experience:
The purchase, installation, and commissioning of all specialized hospital-grade plumbing and sanitary wares for the then-NEW UNTH, ITUKU/OZALLA was one of the key contracts that established his reputation as a successful businessman.
He actively took part in the contracts for the installation and purchase of medical equipments
He was in a strong entrepreneurial position because of his early involvement in the hospital and medical installation and procurement industries.
He gained from numerous contacts with much older senior executives, where he learned the value of patience and humility.
He also discovered that he was the youngest and first African to have a CT scan for Nigeria in the middle of the 1980s.
Political Career
Nnaji was the Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the concluded 2023 general elections.
Nwakaibie’s accomplishments in politics during this time include:
• Won election as Senator, Enugu East Senatorial Zone 1999 (unconditionally relinquished seat to HE Chief Jim Nwobodo).
• Foundation Member–PDPSouth East Zone, 1998.
• Convener–PDPEnugu State, 1998.
• Caucus Member- PDPEnugu State, 1998.
• Member–PDPNational Finance Committee & Poverty Alleviation, 1998.
• Member–PPAC Sub Committee on Rural Development, 1999.
• Caucus member UNCP, Enugu State, 1996–1998.
• Financier–UNCPEnugu East Senatorial Zone, 1996-1998.
He also served in the following public positions:
• Member–Board of Directors Federal Capital Development Authority [FCDA].
• Chairman–Finance and General Purpose Committee FCDA.
• Member–Establishment Committee FCDA.
HOBBY
Football, Music, Reading, Golf, Traveling
