Arthur Eze is a Nigerian businessman[1] who is CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, the largest privately owned petroleum exploration and production company in Nigeria.[2]

Arthur Eze
Born27 November 1948
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationCEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum

Early Life

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Arthur Eze was born into in the Southern-East of Nigeria, on 27 November 1948.[3] His elder brother Igwe Robert Eze, is the monarch of Ukpo, a town in Dunukofia.[4][5] He is a Prince born into a traditional royal family.[6]

Education

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In 1970, Eze graduated from St. Augustin Secondary School in Nkwere, Imo.[7] He proceeded to California State University where he got a degree in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering between 1974 to 1978.[8]

Career

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In 2023, Eze was appointed the pro-chancellor of Peaceland University Enugu, Enugu State. In 1991 Eze founded Atlas Oranto petroleum and is now Nigeria's largest privately held company that specializes in oil production and exploration.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Giant in the tropic of Africa: Arthur Eze". Nigerian Tribune. 10 November 2021. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Meet di Nigeria billionaire wey dey 'shake Anambra'". BBC News Pidgin. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023.
  3. ^ "GIANT IN THE TROPIC OF AFRICA: Arthur Eze". Tribune Online. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  4. ^ "2023:". www.thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Nigeria-France: Prince Arthur Eze sells land to TotalEnergies in Anambra". The Africa Report.com. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Prince Arthur Eze Biography, Net worth, Cars Houses, Private jet » Carmart blog". 28 August 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  7. ^ "CHANCELLOR". Azman University. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Prince Arthur Eze Biography, Net worth, Cars Houses, Private jet » Carmart blog". 28 August 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Peaceland University appoints Arthur Eze pro-chancellor". Guardian Nigeria News. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.