Ifeanyi Ubah
| Ifeanyi Ubah | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah September 3, 1971 Otolo, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for |
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| Notable work | The Authority |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Uchenna Ubah |
| Children | 5 |
| Website |
ifeanyiubahgovernor |
Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah (born September 3, 1971), is a Nigerian business mogul, politician and entrepreneur.[2][3]
Growing up and education
Ifeanyi was born as the first son of seven children to Mr. & Mrs. Alphonsus Ubah in Otolo, a small town in Nnewi North of Anambra State. Due to the inability of his parents to cater for the educational and material needs of their needs, Ifeanyi dropped out of Okongwu Memorial Grammar School, Nnewi, Anambra State to learn trade at a young age.[4] He has attended several local and international business courses and seminars in leadership and business management.[5]
Career
Business
Upon the completion of his apprenticeship, Ifeanyi became an international exporter of motor tyres and spare parts majorly in West Africa including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and DR Congo before he expanded his business ventures in some countries in Europe including Belgium and the United Kingdom.[4]
In 2001, he founded Capital Oil and Gas Limited which has since went on to become one of the largest distributors of petrol products around Nigeria with a combined capacity to berth 3-6 vessels simultaneously and 32 loading arms.[6] He is the founder of The Authority Newspaper, a Nigerian daily newspaper and also the owner of Ifeanyi Ubah F.C., a football club in the Nigeria Premier League, following its purchase as Gabros International Football Club.[7][8]
Politics
In 2014, Ifeanyi Ubah unsuccessfully contested at the 2014 Anambra gubernatorial election under the platform of the Labour Party.[9]
Personal life
Ifeanyi Ubah is married to Uchenna Ubah, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, with whom they have 5 children. He also runs a foundation called Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation.[4][10]
References
- ↑ Umoru, Henry (29 March 2014). "Ifeanyi Ubah dumps LP for PDP". Vanguard Newspaper. Abuja. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ "Ifeanyi Ubah begs court to vacate freezing order on Capital Oil and Gas". Daily Post. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ "Capital Oil boss, Ifeanyi Ubah, pledges to help end fuel scarcity". Premium Times. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Biography of Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, CEO Capital Oil and Gas". Records NG. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ "THE MAN; PATRICK IFEANYI UBAH". Global News Nigeria. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo (28 January 2012). "Top oil magnates living it up". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Elebeke, Emmanuel (18 October 2015). "Ifeanyi Ubah's newspaper, 'The Authority' goes daily". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ "Samba: Six Brazilians on trial at Ifeanyi Ubah FC". P.M. News. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Adebowale, Segun (29 August 2013). "Ifeanyi Ubah emerges LP flag-bearer for Anambra guber election". The Eagle Newspaper. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Akhidenor, Victor (4 July 2015). "Ifeanyi Ubah – Nigerian football's new 'Sugar Daddy'". The Cable Newspaper. Retrieved 28 April 2016.