Nicholas Chika Ezeh (born November 5, 1963) is a Nigerian political economist, politician and entrepreneur.[1] Ezeh wrote the commercialization proposal for the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex at Lagos in 1993.[2] After the promulgation of Decree No. 68 of 1993 which gave birth to the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (LITFCMB), he became a concessionaire of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex in 2007.[1][3][4] He is the Founder of the Aulic Group of Companies which interests are Infrastructural Investment/Development and Economic Management.[5][6][7] Ezeh was the first president of Sun-Rise Club of Inyi town in Enugu State, noted for noticeably developing the town.[8] He is the President and Founder of the Institute of African Studies at the International Personnel Academy, Kiev- Ukraine.[1] He was the acting national chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nigeria.[9] He is the National Deputy Chairman (South), Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nigeria.[10][11] Ezeh was Senatorial Candidate under Labour Party, Enugu West, during the 2011 Nigerian Senate elections in Enugu State,[1][12] and also Senatorial Candidate under the All Progressives Congress party, Enugu West, during the 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Enugu State.[13][14][15] He was awarded "honorary professor" by the Academic Council of the International Personnel Academy, Kiev- Ukraine on May 17, 2010.[1]
Professor Nicholas Chika Ezeh | |
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Born | |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Alma mater | International Personnel Academy, Kiev-Ukraine |
Known for | Concessionaire, Lagos International Trade Fair Complex |
Early life and education
editEzeh was born on November 5, 1963, to Sir Thomas Ezeh and Lady Cecilia Ezeh. He hails from Ozegu-Enugu Inyi, in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.[1] After attending Ogbete Primary School, Enugu, and, Tolu Secondary School Lagos, he studied for and earned a PGD in Industrial / Transport Engineering, Munich-Germany in 1993 and a Master of Science degree in Economic Science from Odessa State University, Ukraine in 1995. Ezeh also earned a PGD in Industrial Rubber Engineering, Munich-Germany in 2001. He acquired three PhD degrees in Business Administration from Evangel Christian University of America, Monroe, Louisiana USA in 2004; in Public Governance from International Open University, Ukraine in 2013; and in Public Governance from International Personnel Academy, Kiev-Ukraine in 2013. On May 17, 2010, he was awarded "Honorary Professor" of Political Economy & International Relations, International Personnel Academy, Kiev-Ukraine.[1]
Career
editEzeh founded Aulic Group of Companies, which got the concession from the Federal Government of Nigeria for Lagos Trade Fair Complex in 2007 under the Federal Government's Privatization and commercialization Programme.[16] The National Council on Privatization (NCP) terminated the contract in 2017,[17][18] though this action was countered by Ezeh.[19] Ezeh is also the Founder of Global Association for Industrialization and Commercialization in Nigeria (GAINCIN). He vied for the Nigeria senate in 2011 and 2023.[20][21][22] In published reports, his campaign, inaugurated in November 2022,[23] has its style focused on bringing to the fore the alleged dilapidated structures in Enugu-West senatorial district of Enugu State.[24][25][26] Ezeh was once the Federal Capital Territory Command Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nigeria,[27] and the Acting National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee, (PCRC), Nigeria.[28]
Memberships
editHe is a member of Nigerian Institute of Directors (NID); Institute of Corporate managers & Public Administrators of Nigeria; Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN); America Home Builders Association, U.S.A (HBA); Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International (RI); Ambassador of Peace of the International Peace Federation. (IPF 2008); Institute of renewable Energy/Energy Management Ukraine; and, International Academy of Ecology, Kiev, Ukraine/Canada.[1]
Recognition
editSelect publications
edit- Playing the Joke of Privatization.[32]
References
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- ^ "Iyaloja, others hail concessionaire's exploits at Lagos Trade Fair complex". Business Hilights. 2017-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Ezugwu, Obinna (2021-03-01). "N10trn investments threatened by Lagos Trade fair concession – Business Hallmark". hallmarknews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Aulic, Lagos Trade Fair concessionaire faults VP, NCP over 'announced' revocation". Business Hilights. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Aulic boss dismisses FG's revocation of Trade Fair concession as untrue – Prime Time Reporters". primetimereporters.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2017-12-12). "Igbo coalition faults BPE on concession of Lagos Trade Fair Complex". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "LITFC: FG Terminates Concession Agreement with Aulic Nigeria over Alleged Contract Breach – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Role_of_Sunrise_Club_in_Strategic_Capacity_Building_for_Sustainable_Development_of_Inyi_Autonomous_Communities.pdf". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ admin (2023-06-16). "PCRC National Headquarters Felicitates Newly Promoted Senior Police Officers, Thumbs Up Police Service Commission (PSC)". NewsContinental. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Reporters, NewsGlobal (2022-12-04). "Prof. Nick Ezeh Emerges PCRC Deputy National Chairman South". News Global International – Latest news in nigeria now. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "NIGERIA @64: Professor Nick Ezeh Calls for more Synergy, intelligence Sharing among Security agencies in Tackling Insecurity". afriquecast.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Gatmash (2022-11-08). "Legislature should be part-time – Enugu APC senatorial candidate". Gatmash – Exclusive Breaking News. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Abuchi, Joe (2023-01-10). "2023-Prof. Nick Eze Campaign Organization welcomes Buhari to Enugu". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "'APC 'll Defeat PDP in Enugu West' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Ugwueze, Emmanuel (2022-10-21). "Enugu West ranks among least developed zones in Nigeria – APC chieftain, Ezeh". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "How Aulic revolutionized Lagos Trade Fair complex to world class". Business Hilights. 2017-10-24. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "FG signs agreement to re-concession Lagos trade fair complex". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Nick Ezeh, Lagos trade fair concessionaire not in Custody—EFCC". Business Hilights. 2017-10-24. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Aulic boss dismisses FG's revocation of Trade Fair concession as untrue – Prime Time Reporters". primetimereporters.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Professor Nick Ezeh Urged The Media to be Fair,Objective and Balance in line of their Duies". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Professor Nick Ezeh, has Vowed to Pursue an All-Inclusive Template". Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2022-10-19). "Negligence by elected representatives fuel allegation of marginalisation in South East, says Ezeh". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ Nweze, Chuks (2022-11-06). "Enugu West race: Ezeh flags off campaign, inaugurates 'mandate team'". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ Ogbodo-Iwu, Patience (October 18, 2022). "2023: I Will Provide Quality, Result Driven Leadership – Ezeh, APC Senatorial Candidate". Independent Nigeria.
- ^ Abuchi, Joe (2022-10-23). "Enugu West senatorial district is among the least developed senatorial zones, says Prof.Nick Ezeh, Enugu West APC candidate". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ ANUKWUOJI, REGIS (2022-10-19). "Enugu: Candidate laments poor state of infrastructure in senatorial district". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "'Police, PCRC collaboration fruitful in bursting crimes in Apo' – Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ admin (2023-06-08). "PCRC National Headquarters Lauds National Assembly for Passage of Bill Exempting Police from Pension Scheme". NewsContinental. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ SKJ (2022-11-01). "Prof. Nick Ezeh Confers With Mayor Holy Ghost Parish – News Global International – Latest news in nigeria now". News Global International – Latest news in nigeria now. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ admin (2014-10-04). "The 2nd Nigerians In Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Germany Leadership Service Awards Recipients". African Heritage Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "COMMENTARY: Great Igbo Achievers Advisory Council For Legacy Day Celebration". Heartbeat of the East. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Playing The Joke Of Privatization.pdf". Adulbert Legal Services. Retrieved 2024-10-04.