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Frank Nneji (born April 30, 1960) is the Founder and Chief executive officer of Associated Bus Company (ABC) Transport Plc, the first transport company to become a Public limited company (PLC) and also popularized Coach (bus) service on the West Africa coast.[1][2][3][4][5]
Frank Nneji | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1960 Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) |
| Alma mater | Lagos Business School, Lagos University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Website | franknneji |
Career
editRapido Ventures Limited was founded by Nneji in 1983 after his NYSC was completed. When he was given a contract to supply the Federal University of Technology (FUTO) with a sizable number of white boards, his company was able to break even.[6][7]
in 1991, Nneji prepared a comprehensive business plan and approached Diamond bank for a loan of 1.5 million Naira, which he used to lease five HiAce buses to start up his business, which he named The Associated Bus Company (ABC). The company became the first transport company to become a Public Liability Company (PLC) and also popularized luxury bus service on the West African coast.[5][8][9]
Nneji also originated modern transportation in Nigeria with the founding of ABC Transport Plc on February 13, 1993; a division of Rapido Ventures Limited, ten years after the formation of ABC Transport. He launched COACH WEST-AFRICA on July 16, 2004.[10][11]
Nneji is the chairman, Rapido Foods Ltd (Producers of Fibi Sausage Rolls), Transit Support Services Ltd (Assemblers of Baw vehicles, Shacman and Forland trucks in Nigeria), Mayfair Suites and Conference Centre, Egbu Road, Owerri, managing director (M.D), City Transit in, Abuja and Abuja City Sightseeing Tours, Nigeria.[12][13]
Aside the State government, he is the largest employer of Labour in Imo State. He was named one of the Top 100 Tourism Personalities in West Africa.[14][15][16]
Politics
editNneji was a candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at the Imo State Gubernatorial election for 2019.[17][18][19]
Personal life
editNneji is married to Ngozi Nneji, also a graduate of Zoology of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and has four children.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Imo 2019 and Frank Nneji". sunnewsonline.com.
- ^ "Frank Nneji: the Man Imo Can Trust". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
- ^ "Mr Frank Nneji, MD/CEO ABC Transport Company". cdnetng.org. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "ABC Transport Boss Gifts Two Staff Buses". theeagleonline.com.ng.
- ^ a b "Imo gubernatorial front-runner, Frank Nneji, expected at Igbo Catholic Church, Newark before reception at Clinton Manor, New Jersey". globalpatriotnews.com.
- ^ "How I Once Swallowed Coins – Founder of ABC Transport, Frank Nneji, Makes Startling Revelationm". tori.ng.
- ^ "From 500 Naira To Millions of Dollars: Heress The Success Story Of A Nigerian Transport Magnate". startuptipsdaily.com.
- ^ "10 Inspiring Stories of Nigerians Who Quit Their Career, Pursued Their Passion and Became Successful". thespiritedhub.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
- ^ "Frank Nneji: the Man Imo can Trust". transportday.com.ng.
- ^ "Africa: Tourism Development Has to Be Deliberate- Frank Nneji". atqnews.com.
- ^ "Full Biography of Frank Nneji Uzoawuotu – ABC Transport Boss". naijanewspapers.com.ng.
- ^ a b "Frank Nneji, ABC Transport boss, joins Imo Governorship Race". citybusinessnews.com.
- ^ "Rapido Foods Limited Unveils its new Beef Sausage Roll "FIBI" – View Photos from the Launch". bellanaija.com.
- ^ "ABC Transport Owner, Frank Nneji Joins Imo Governorship Race". innonews.com.ng.
- ^ "I'm not stingy but prudent, says Frank Nneji. Puts monthly wage bill at N89M". nationalnewsbreak.org. Archived from the original on August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
- ^ "Frank Nneji, ABC Transport Boss, Gets West African Tourism Award". businesshilights.com.ng.
- ^ "2019: Why I want to be Governor – Frank Nneji". oraclenews.ng. Archived from the original on August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
- ^ "Imo guber: Over 20 aspirants jostle for APGA ticket". today.ng.
- ^ "Imo Youths' Unemployment, the Need of Industrialists Come 2019". m.thenigerianvoice.com.
External links
edit- website Frank Nneji Homepage Archived October 27, 2019, at the Wayback Machine