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Ernest Nnaemeka Azudialu Obiejesi (born April 17, 1960) is a Nigerian business magnate and philanthropist. He is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nestoil and the founder of the Obijackson Foundation.[1]
Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi | |
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| Born | 17 April 1960 Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Nnenna Obiejesi |
Born in Okija, Anambra (Nigeria), Azudialu Obiejesi first joined his father’s family business in 1978 before setting up his first company, Obijackson West Africa Limited, that traded goods across West Africa. Azudialu Obiejesi’s flagship company Nestoil is a Nigerian Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) company servicing the oil and gas industry.[2][3]
Early life
editObiejesi attended Government College, Owerri, Imo State for his higher school education. Afterward, he worked with his father at the family’s trading business, DA Ifeanyi & Brothers Trading Company.[1]
Career
editIn 1983 he set up his first business venture Obijackson West Africa Limited, headquartered in Lagos.[1][4]
In 1991, Obiejesi incorporated Nestoil, an Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) company for pipeline construction, repairs and maintenance with associated facilities for dredging, river crossing and shoreline protection.[5][6][7]
Neconde, another one of Azudialu Obiejesi's companies, specializes in the exploration and development of oil and gas assets for the production and sale of petroleum products in Nigeria.[8][9][10]
Philanthropy
editObiejesi is the founder and chairman of the Obijackson Foundation, a private charity foundation based in Anambra, Southeast Nigeria. The primary goal of the foundation is to improve socio-economic well being through better access to good quality education, empowerment, skill acquisition, infrastructural development and healthcare. Cultural enrichment, particularly in the Igbo culture, is also a major focus for the Foundation through its Face of Okija Cultural Festival.[11][12][13][14]
References
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- ^ "Obijackson GMD, Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, speaks at LSE Africa Summit". Businessday NG. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Akiolu, Dangote, 2baba grace wedding of Obijesi's daughter". TheCable Lifestyle. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "TBY PRESENTS OBIKACKSON GROUP MD DR. ERNEST AZUDIALU-OBIEJESI WITH THE "AFRICAN GROUP OF THE YEAR" AWARD". The Business Year. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Benson, Emmanuel Abara (20 September 2018). "Nestoil's CEO demands FG to increase gas pipeline in Nigeria". Nairametrics. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Adamolekun, Ronald (5 July 2019). "Again, Nestoil Group calls on FG to completely deregulate oil sector". Nairametrics. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Confidential, Economic (20 September 2018). "Nigeria Needs More Pipeline Construction To Enchance [sic] Gas Supply – Nestoil". Economic Confidential. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "JBERGER.NG Company Profile & Executives - Julius Berger Nigeria PLC - Wall Street Journal". www.wsj.com. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "OB3-"We'd Complete Our Own Section By End of March", Nestoil Declares". Africa’s premier report on the oil, gas and energy landscape. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "It's all in the Details". The Business Year. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi adds a year". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Obijackson Foundation Fetes Children, Calls for more Attention to Primary Healthcare". THISDAYLIVE. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Obijackson Foundation rejuvenates Igbo culture with Face of Okija". Vanguard News. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Winners dish on pageant scandals, dreams & winning competition". Pulse Nigeria. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2020.