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| ⚫ | '''Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna''' is a Nigerian entrepreneur and community leader known for his contributions to business and social development in South Africa. He was born on December 19, 1968, in Ogugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/childrens-day-ogbonna-lauds-enugu-govt-over-child-protection/|title=Children's Day: Ogbonna lauds Enugu govt over child protection|via=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|publisher=Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna|date=May 27, 2024}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/chief-ogbonnas-emergence-as-igwe-elect-of-ogugu-ntu-egbenese-and-its-impact-on-leadership-and-community-dev/|title=Chief Ogbonna’s emergence as Igwe-elect of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese and its impact on leadership and community Dev}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | '''Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna''' is a Nigerian entrepreneur and community leader known for his contributions to business and social development in South Africa. He was born on December 19, 1968, in Ogugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.<ref>https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/childrens-day-ogbonna-lauds-enugu-govt-over-child-protection/</ref><ref>https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/chief-ogbonnas-emergence-as-igwe-elect-of-ogugu-ntu-egbenese-and-its-impact-on-leadership-and-community-dev/</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Chief Ogbonna attended Ogugu Central School from 1973 to 1979 for his Primary school education. He then pursued his secondary education at Government Secondary School Tangaza,Sokoto State, obtaining his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), in 1984. He furthered his education at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), graduating with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication in 1994.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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== Personal life == |
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Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna is married to Princess Adaeze Chizoba Ogbonna (Nee Obi)from the royal family of Obi Uruagu, Nnewi. The couple tied the knot on December 29, 1999, and they have three children: Raleke Chukwubuikem Ogbonna (23), Chinazo Alicia Ogbonna (21), and Kamsiyo Chioma Ogbonna (19).<ref>https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/10/meet-the-igwe-elect-of-ogugu-ntu-egbenese-ancient-kingdom-in-awgu-lga-of-enugu-state/</ref> |
Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna is married to Princess Adaeze Chizoba Ogbonna (Nee Obi)from the royal family of Obi Uruagu, Nnewi. The couple tied the knot on December 29, 1999, and they have three children: Raleke Chukwubuikem Ogbonna (23), Chinazo Alicia Ogbonna (21), and Kamsiyo Chioma Ogbonna (19).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/10/meet-the-igwe-elect-of-ogugu-ntu-egbenese-ancient-kingdom-in-awgu-lga-of-enugu-state/|title=Meet the Ìgwè elect of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu LGA of Enugu State}}</ref> |
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== Community leadership == |
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Throughout his career, Ogbonna has been actively involved in |
Throughout his career, Ogbonna has been actively involved in community leadership roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Onyeka |date=2024-08-16 |title=Group celebrates Monarch-elect for supporting cultism fight |url=https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2024/08/16/group-celebrates-monarch-elect-for-supporting-cultism-fight/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Anambra people magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=danivert |date=2024-06-17 |title=Rangers NPFL title: Enugu Igwe-elect, Ogbonna, applauds Gov Mbah |url=https://thesun.ng/rangers-npfl-title-enugu-igwe-elect-ogbonna-applauds-gov-mbah/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="football">{{Cite web |last=Ede |first=Raphael |date=2021-12-22 |title=Enugu community unites warring villages with football |url=https://punchng.com/enugu-community-unites-warring-villages-with-football/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> He served as the President of Awgu Local Government Students at ESUT from 1992 to 1994 and held the position of Director of Social in 1993.<ref name="auto1"/> In 1994, he was elected as the Student Union President at ESUT. |
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Chief Ogbonna continued his community engagement in South Africa, where he served as the President of ''All Nigerians in Eastern Cape South Africa'' (ANECSA) from 2001 to 2004.<ref name="football" /> Additionally, he held the position of President of the ''Nigerian Union,East London'' Branch from 2007 to 2009. |
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On January 14, 2024, [ |
On January 14, 2024, Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna was elected as [[Igwe]] of [[Ogugu Ntu-egbenese]] Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area of [[Enugu State|Enugu]], a testament to his esteemed leadership within his community.<ref name=":0"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=danivert |date=2024-05-12 |title=Enugu: Ogugu concerned citizens dismiss Igweship tussle report |url=https://thesun.ng/enugu-ogugu-concerned-citizens-dismiss-igweship-tussle-report/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=danivert |date=2024-01-15 |title=Ogugu community elects Aloysius Ogbonna as new Igwe after 24 year interregnum |url=https://thesun.ng/ogugu-community-elects-aloysius-ogbonna-as-new-igwe-after-24-year-interregnum/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=Easter Celebration Unites Ogugu Ntu-Egbenese Ancient Kingdom – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/easter-celebration-unites-ogugu-ntu-egbenese-ancient-kingdom/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/chief-ogbonnas-emergence-as-igwe-elect-of-ogugu-ntu-egbenese-and-its-impact-on-leadership-and-community-dev|title=Chief Ogbonna’s emergence as Igwe-elect of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese and its impact on leadership and community Dev}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Nweze |first=Chuks |date=2024-10-01 |title=Igwe-elect hails Nigeria @64, lauds Mbah’s proactive leadership |url=https://blueprint.ng/igwe-elect-hails-nigeria-64-lauds-mbahs-proactive-leadership/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-06 |title=Ogbonna Lauds Gov Mbah’s N183bn Road Project Approval Across Enugu – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/ogbonna-lauds-gov-mbahs-n183bn-road-project-approval-across-enugu/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nweze |first=Chuks |date=2024-09-24 |title=Ogugu: Emergence of Chief Ogbonna as Igwe-elect and a community in need of impactful leadership, development |url=https://blueprint.ng/ogugu-emergence-of-chief-ogbonna-as-igwe-elect-and-community-in-need-of-impactful-leadership-development/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="thisdaylive.com">{{Cite web |title=Enugu Traditional Ruler Pledges Quality Leadership – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/01/23/enugu-traditional-ruler-pledges-quality-leadership/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref>{{excessive citations inline|date=November 2024}} |
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Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna's dedication to business excellence and community has made him a respected figure development both in [[Nigeria]] and [[South Africa]].<ref name="thisdaylive.com"/><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ugwueze |first=Emmanuel |date=2024-05-08 |title=Enugu Electricity Law, others will bring disruptive innovations - Monarch-elect, Ogbonna |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/05/08/enugu-electricity-law-others-will-bring-disruptive-innovations-monarch-elect-ogbonna/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref>{{excessive citations inline|date=November 2024}} |
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Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna is a Nigerian entrepreneur and community leader known for his contributions to business and social development in South Africa. He was born on December 19, 1968, in Ogugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Chief Ogbonna attended Ogugu Central School from 1973 to 1979 for his Primary school education. He then pursued his secondary education at Government Secondary School Tangaza,Sokoto State, obtaining his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), in 1984. He furthered his education at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), graduating with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication in 1994.[2]
Career
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After completing his education, Ogbonna ventured into various industries, starting with a stint at House Ways Exclusive in Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, from 1995 to 1996. He then served as the Sales Manager at Pino Management and Development Group from 1997 to 1998.
In April 1999, Ogbonna established Eagle Watch Security and Cleaning Services CC, becoming the first black foreign African-owned security company in Pretoria, South Africa. In 2006, he expanded his business interests by founding Divine Watch Security and Cleaning Services in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Additionally, in 2006, he established OGB Logistics CC and OGB Investment, further diversifying his portfolio.
In 2014, Ogbonna registered RKC Pty Ltd in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, where he serves as the managing director.
Personal life
[edit]Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna is married to Princess Adaeze Chizoba Ogbonna (Nee Obi)from the royal family of Obi Uruagu, Nnewi. The couple tied the knot on December 29, 1999, and they have three children: Raleke Chukwubuikem Ogbonna (23), Chinazo Alicia Ogbonna (21), and Kamsiyo Chioma Ogbonna (19).[3]
Community leadership
[edit]Throughout his career, Ogbonna has been actively involved in community leadership roles.[4][5][6] He served as the President of Awgu Local Government Students at ESUT from 1992 to 1994 and held the position of Director of Social in 1993.[2] In 1994, he was elected as the Student Union President at ESUT.
Chief Ogbonna continued his community engagement in South Africa, where he served as the President of All Nigerians in Eastern Cape South Africa (ANECSA) from 2001 to 2004.[6] Additionally, he held the position of President of the Nigerian Union,East London Branch from 2007 to 2009.
On January 14, 2024, Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna was elected as Igwe of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu, a testament to his esteemed leadership within his community.[3][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][excessive citations]
Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna's dedication to business excellence and community has made him a respected figure development both in Nigeria and South Africa.[14][11][3][15][excessive citations]
References
[edit]- ^ "Children's Day: Ogbonna lauds Enugu govt over child protection" (Press release). Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna. May 27, 2024 – via Vanguard.
- ^ a b c "Chief Ogbonna's emergence as Igwe-elect of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese and its impact on leadership and community Dev".
- ^ a b c "Meet the Ìgwè elect of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu LGA of Enugu State".
- ^ Onyeka (2024-08-16). "Group celebrates Monarch-elect for supporting cultism fight". Anambra people magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ danivert (2024-06-17). "Rangers NPFL title: Enugu Igwe-elect, Ogbonna, applauds Gov Mbah". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ a b Ede, Raphael (2021-12-22). "Enugu community unites warring villages with football". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ danivert (2024-05-12). "Enugu: Ogugu concerned citizens dismiss Igweship tussle report". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ danivert (2024-01-15). "Ogugu community elects Aloysius Ogbonna as new Igwe after 24 year interregnum". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Easter Celebration Unites Ogugu Ntu-Egbenese Ancient Kingdom – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Chief Ogbonna's emergence as Igwe-elect of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese and its impact on leadership and community Dev".
- ^ a b Nweze, Chuks (2024-10-01). "Igwe-elect hails Nigeria @64, lauds Mbah's proactive leadership". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Ogbonna Lauds Gov Mbah's N183bn Road Project Approval Across Enugu – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Nweze, Chuks (2024-09-24). "Ogugu: Emergence of Chief Ogbonna as Igwe-elect and a community in need of impactful leadership, development". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ a b "Enugu Traditional Ruler Pledges Quality Leadership – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Ugwueze, Emmanuel (2024-05-08). "Enugu Electricity Law, others will bring disruptive innovations - Monarch-elect, Ogbonna". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
