MY CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: CHIEF (DR.) EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA IWUANYANWU CFR,OFR,MFR,FNIST,FNICE,FNSE,KSC (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo)
DATE OF BIRTH: September 4, 1942
NAME OF FATHER: Bernard O. Iwuanyanwu
NAME OF MOTHER: Hulder M. Iwuanyanwu
PDRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION:
St. Patrick School, Rukpoku Port Harcourt, Nigeria 1948 1952
Holy Trinity School, Rumuopara Port Harcourt, Nigeria 1952 1954
SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION: New Bethel College, Onitsha Nigeria 1955 1959
Federal Emergency School of Science Lagos 1961 1962
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) 1963 – 1971(interrupted by civil war)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- First School Leaving Certificate 1963 / 1970 1971
- West African School Certificate 1954
- B.Sc (Hon) Civil Engineering (UNN) 1971
- L.Ld (Hon) Shaw University Releigh,
North Carolina 12th Nov. 1982
5.D.Sc (Engineering), Morgan State
University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 22nd Mar. 1983
- DBA (Hon) University of Nigeria Nsukka 5th December, 1986
- D.Sc (Hon) University of Jos 11th Feb. 1989
- D.Sc (Hon) University of Calabar 12th Jan. 1996
- D. Tech Federal University of Technology
Owerri (F.U.T.O.) 1st June, 1996
- DBA (Honoris Causa) Edo State University 3rd May, 1998
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Engineer by Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria 12th Apr. 1972
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Science & Technology 22nd Apr. 1986
- Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers 15th Nov. 1987
4.Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations 11th May, 1990
6.Fellow, Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students.
7.Fellow, Chartered Institute of Transport of Great Britain 1st Oct., 1991
- Fellow, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria 23rd Oct., 1991
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Sales Management (FNISM)
- Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria 22nd Sept. 1995
- Fellow, Institute of Purchasing and Marketing Administration 22nd Nov. 1996
- Fellow, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana (FAIFPU) 22nd Nov. 1997
- Fellow, The Nigerian Academy of Education
- Fellow, Nigerian Entrepreneurs Association 24th Mar. 1998
- Fellow Institute of African Studies UNN
SPECIAL ACADEMIC HONOURS/AWARDS:
- Received the University of Nigeria Academic Exchange Award 1964 for scoring the highest Grade in First Year Engineering Class 1964
- Patron Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 1978 till date
- Awarded Honours of Most Distinguished Alumnus, University of Nigeria, Nsukka March 1982
4.Awarded the Business Education Executive Council 1985 Chief Executive of the year. 21st Apr. 1986
- Most Distinguished Alumnus, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 9th May, 1987
- Life Member, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria 10th Feb. 1988
- Certificate of Honour, the Federation of Youth Soccer Clubs Sept. 1989
- Special Grand Patron, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 1989 till date
- 6th Herbert Macaulay Memorial Lecture Award 1990
- Business Concord Business Person of the Year 1990 Award 1991
- Raw Materials Research & Development Council (RMRDC) Distinguished Merit Award 14th Feb. 1991
- Distinguished Leadership Award by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Imo State Council 1991 till date
- 1992 SWAN Individual Sponsor of the Year 11th Apr. 1992
- AFROC Golden Award 1993 Father of Children 10th Nov. 1992
- Commonwealth Journalists Association Fellowship 27th Nov. 1992
- Distinguished Leadership Award, Federal University of Technology 12th Dec. 1992
- The Most Distinguished Business Executive of the Year 1992 in Imo and Abia States 28th May, 1993
- Certificate of Merit, AAPN 14th Apr. 1993
- Business Excellence Award 3rd June, 1993
- Royal Ambassador of the Niger 15th Sept. 1993
- Knight of St. Christopher 5th Dec. 1993
- SGMA (SWAN) Jan. 1994
- SWAN Gold Merit Award 1st May 1994
- Award for Excellence, Ikeduru Golden Club of Nigeria 29th Dec. 1994
- NAISS Merit Award 30th Nov. 1994
- N.U.J. Unity Award 1995
- Grand Defender of Peace & Safety 8th Apr. 1995
- UCCIMA merit Award 25th Feb. 1995
- Peace Merit Award by International Parliament for Safety and Peace 15th Dec. 1995
- African Sports Journalists Union Special Merit Award 25th May, 1996
- Award for Distinguished Service 13th July, 1996
- NAISS Man of the year Award 16th Aug. 1996
- Award for Excellence, Aba Chamber of Commerce 26th Sept. 1996
- Merit Award by Risk Insurance Management Society of Nigeria 23rd Nov. 1995
- NAISS Philanthropist of the year Award 28th Feb. 1997
- Certificate of Honour, St. Cyprian (Anglican) Church, Owerri. 2nd Feb. 1997
- Certificate of Merit as Pioneer Captain of Industry by M.A.N (Imo/Abia) 11th Apr. 1997
- Distinguished Meritorious Award of the Dignity of Humanity by Nigerian National Foundation for Aids & Drug Abuse 2nd June, 1997
- Nnamdi Azikiwe Distinction Award U.N.N Students Union Government 22nd Oct. 1997
- Certificate of Excellence, Oha Na Eze Ndi Igbo Students Association, University of Port Harcourt 1997
- Certificate of Merit, Physical, Health Education and Recreation Students Association, AICE, Owerri. 13th Nov. 1997
- Hon. Fellowship of the Nigerian Academy of Education 18th Nov. 1997
- Ogboubiri Gold Star Royal Award Amananaowei-In-Council of Agudama, Ekpetiama District, Bayelsa State 27th Dec. 1997
- AICE Patron of the Arts Award 14th July, 1998
- Man of Integrity, Inst. Of Image Makers 20th Aug. 1998
- Merit Award, Federal Polytechnic Oko 26th Sept. 1998
- Scroll of Merit by the Government and People of Imo State 28th Jan. 2000
- Christian Service Award by Presbyterian Church of Nigeria four Towns Parish, Uyo April, 2000
- Excellent Service Award by Nigeria Civil Service Union Founded 1912 (Federal Branch) 2nd Sept. 2000
- Distinguished Merit Award by the Nigerian Youth for Better Governance 21st March 2003
51 Award for Excellence in Leadership by the National Association of Imo State Student-UNN 2003
- Distinguished Celebrity of Owerri Club 21st March 2003
- Award of Certificate of Recognition as Grand Patron by the Northern Igbo Youth Council 22nd April, 2003
- A Lion of High Achievement, ( 1st ALOHA) University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
NATIONAL HONOURS/AWARDS:
- Conferred with National Honours of the Commander Federal Republic of Nigeria CFR 1st Oct. 2013
- Awarded National Honour of the Distinguished Order of Officer of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1st Oct. 2011
- Awarded National Honour of the Distinguished Order of Member of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1st Oct. 1981
INTERNATIONAL HONOURARY AWARDS
- Conferred the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Extra Ordinary by the Governor of the State of North Carolina, U.S.A. 12th Nov. 1982
- Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
- Commonwealth Life Saving Society Award for Health, Safety, Sports and Nation Building 31st Dec. 1991
- Africa/US Leadership Award by the Africa/US Association, Washington D.C. USA Aug. 1991
- Outstanding Leadership and Achievement in Business Arena in Africa Cultural Link, U.S.A 20th Jan. 1992
- Chancellor, GME Christian University 1st June 1993
- Rotary Foundation Benefactor 10th May 1996
- Certificate of Appreciation Award, Don Silgelman Governor State of Alabama 27th April 2000
- Honorary Citizen of Hunstsville, Alabama 29th April 2000
- Distinguished Award by Inyishi Town Union Home & Abroad 31st Dec. 2011
TRADITIONAL HONOURS:
- Eze Omereoha of Atta 8th Nov. 1980
- Oke Osisi Kuferemba of Mbaise 24th Dec. 1992
- Aha Eji Aga Mba of Ikeduru 25th June, 1983
- Anaghiegbuyi of Orlu 28th Sept. 1985
- Onwa Na Agbara Oha of Orji 12th Apr. 1986
- Ome Nga Odi Oha Nma of Ngwa Ukwu 15th Aug. 1987
- Orji Agba Odor of Ihitteoha Uratta. 27th Sept. 1987
- Omekaozue of Umuhu Community, Umuahia 17th Sept. 1987
- Aka Nachi Mba of Akokwa 5th Dec. 1987
- Ekwu Eme of Nkwere 2nd July, 1988
- Ike-Mba of Eziama Community, Aba 8th Oct., 1988
- Miri Na Ezoroha of Nkwoegu Community, Umuahia 3rd Oct., 1988
- Igwe Zurumba of Amaraku Dec. 1988
- Anya Gbara Igwe of Amandugba 29th Dec. 1988
- Okaa Omee of ISU Jan. 1989
- Balogun Babagunwa of Ibadan Land 11th Feb. 1989
- Ebubedike of Aba 25th Feb. 1989
- Dike Aku of Obowo 25th Mar. 1989
- Ugwumba of Ihiteowerre 12th Sept., 1989
- Onwa Na Agbara Oha of Okata 2nd Dec. 1989
- Ike Di Na Mba of Kwelle 2nd Dec. 1989
- Ekpe Society of Ezi-Udo, Mbaise 14th Apr. 1990
- Onyeoruru of Osuama Mbano 14th Apr. 1990
- Ezi Enyi of Ola 14th Apr. 1990
- Ome Nke Ahurunanya of Iho Dimeze 30th June, 1990
- Ikedinamba of Okwelle 1990
- Ochinnado of Mbieri 1990
- Ahamefula of Igboland 4th Oct. 1990
- Eze Di Oha Mma of Assah Ubirielem 10th Nov., 1990
- Aha Eji Aga Mba of Owerri 24th Nov. 1990
- Maiyegun of Idoka, Osun State 4th Apr. 1992
- Omekaozuoha of Arondizuogu 23rd May 1992
- Onyechichorunma of Ogbaland 25th Aug. 1992
- Dike Di Oha Nmma of Ohoba 12th Dec. 1992
- Akuchinyere Ndigbo of Nguru new Nkwo Aboh Mbaise 1992
- Kpakpando of Owerri 4th Dec. 1993
- Gbobaniyi of Ode-Ujesha 16th Dec. 1994
- Oniserere of Aramokoland Ekiti, Ondo State 11th Nov. 1995
- Odenigbo of Isiagu, Awka 7th Apr. 1996
- Ogbuenyi 1 of Idumuije Unor 12th Oct. 1996
- Aha Eji Aga Mba of Eastern Nigeria 12th Oct. 1997
- Ugwu Chinyere Ndi Igbo of Umunama 6th Sept. 1997
- Okpukochereobi 1 of U.N.N. 8th Nov. 1997
44.. Okala 11 of Eteche, River State 7th Feb. 1998
- Ebube Ndi Igbo of AICE, Owerri. 10th Aug. 1998
CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
Have made voluntary contributions worth Billions of Naira for the provision of Roads, Schools, Colleges, Water, University, Hospitals, University Scholarships, Destitute Homes, Charity, etc. etc.
LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ASSOCIATIONS:
- Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, University of Calabar
- Council Member, Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
- Member, Board of Trustees, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
- Member, Board of Trustees, International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET)
- Member, African Business Round Table
- Member, Mens Christian Association, Diocese of Owerri, Nigeria.
- Life Member, Students Union, Alvan Ikoku College of Eduction
- Member, Imo State Economic Consultative Assembly
- Member, Peoples Club of Nigeria
- Patron, American Universities Alumni Association, Nigeria.
- Patron, Confederation of Women Lawyers, Nigeria
12 Patron, Nigerian Red Cross Society
- Patron, Nigerian Engineering Students Association
- Patron MAJI, MAJI Football Club, Songea
- Patron, Imo State Sports Council, Nigeria
- Life Patron, National Association of Imo State Students
- Patron, Owerri/Gresham Sister City Association
- Patron, Nigerian Consumer Association
- Patron, Reading Association of Nigeria
- Patron, Nigerian Girls Guide Association
- Grand Patron, GMP Christian Theological University
- Patron, Nigerian Olympic Committee
- Grand Patron, Antiquity Association of Nigeria
- Patron, National Youth Council of Nigeria
- Life Patron, African Woman International Merit/Award Cultural Fair
- Grand Patron, National Association of Abia State Students
- President, Association of Business Leaders in the Eastern States of Nigeria (ABLESON)
- Chairman, NFA USA 94 and cup of Nations Fund Raising Committee
- Ex-Member, Governing Council, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
- Ex-President, Owerri Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
- Ex-President, Imo State Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
- Ex-Chairman, Board of Trustees, University of Nigeria Endowment Fund.
- Ex-Chairman, Raw Materials Research and Development Council of Nigeria
- Ex-Chairman, Board of Trustees, Imo State Blood Bank project
- Patron, Association of Civil Engineering Students, The Polytechnic, Nekede.
- Member, Board of Trustees, Family Support Fund.
- Patron, St. Marys (Ang.) Church Woman
- Patron, Mahatma Gandhi Foundation
- Patron, Students Union, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba.
- Patron, Association of Federal Ministries and Parastatals Sports Club.
- Patron, Eastern Youth Movement
- Patron, Imo State Towns Development Association
- Grand Patron, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Imo State Branch.
- Patron, National Cabin Crew Association
- Life Patron, Jubilee Bible College and Seminary
- Patron, African Sports Journalists Union
- Life Patron, Lagos Disabled Sports Club
- Patron, Society of Transportation Management Technology
- Grand National Patron of LSAMET
- National Patron, All Nigerians Autobike Commercial Owners & Workers Association (ANACOWA).
- Patron, Society of Transport Management Technology Students
- Patron, Nigerian Securities and Civil Defense Corps
- Life Patron, Nigerian National Foundation for Aids & Drug Abuse (NNAOF)
- Life Patron, Abuja Newspaper Vendors Association
- Patron, New Generation Foundation for the disabled
- Grand Parent, Nigerian Universities Engineering Scientific Order
- State Life Patron, Nigerians Council of Youth Societies
- Patron, The Medical Womens Association of Nigeria, Enugu Zone
- Grand Patron, Friends of Clergy, Nigeria
- Patron, International Commission for Peace and Youth Affairs (ICPYA)
- Patron, ECOWAS Arts & Music Promotions
- National Patron, Nigerian Entrepreneurs Association (F.N. Entry .A)
- Patron, Adike Peace Foundation
65 Grand Patron, Imo State Undergraduate Students Research Association
66 Patron, Lawyers Secretaries Association of Nigeria
- Chairman, National Production Merit Award Federal Republic of Nigeria.
68 Ex Chairman, Ohanaeze Political Committee
69 Member PDP Board of Trustees
70 Chairman Ohaneze Igbo Planning & Strategy Committee
71 Member National Political Conference 2005
72 Chairman Board of Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA)
73 Chairman Ohanaeze Ndigbo State Creation Committee 2006
74 Grand Patron Youth Enhancement Organization
75 Pillar of Youth Development Award, Student Union Government.
76 Award of Honour by Archbishop of Bendel Province and Bishop of Esan, Nigeria – 2011
77 The Most Distinguished Ohuhu Friendly Award, by Ohuhu Welfare.
78 Union Imo State, Nigeria – 2011
79 Friend of the Diocese Award by Diosese of Ikigwe, Nigeria 2011.
- Grand Patron Leadership Award by Work-While-in School Foundation Enugu
- Distinguished Excellence Award by Mbaike Progressive Youth Association.
- Chairman South East Elders Council (OHANAEZE NDIGBO Elders Council)
PUBLICATIONS:
1.The Role of Roads in Agricultural Development in Nigeria
- Oxidation Pond for Sewage Treatment in Tropical Countries
- New Social and Economic Order for Nigeria
- The Nigerian Engineer in the 1990 Decade
- The Engineer as a Politician
- Accountability and Responsibility in Government
- Global Peace Through Mutual Understanding and United Nations
8.Agenda for Stable Nigerian State.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Cited in WHO is WHO in Nigeria
Cited in WHO is WHO in Africa
Cited in WHO is WHO in Commonwealth
Cited in WHO is WHO in the World
PRESENT POSITION:
Chairman
Hardel & Enic (Nig) Ltd
This is a leading Road Building, Industrial Building And water Resources Development Company in Nigeria
Chairman
Magil Industries Limited
A major Industrial Development Company in Nigeria Involved in manufacture of furniture, interior and Exterior decoration, ultra modern automated bakery, Manufacture of steel wool, etc, etc.
Chairman
Enic Advertising and Marketing
Research Company in Nigeria
Chairman
Sunrise Insurance Brokers
An Insurance Broker and Finance Company
Chairman
Benhol Farms Limited
A leading Agriculture Company in Nigeria> Has joint
Venture wit Italian Government Agency
Chairman
Iwuanyanwu Holdings & Properties Ltd
A Substantial Property Holding Company And Developers
Chairman
Sunrise Breweries Limited
Properties
Iwuanyanwu National Football Limited
Proprietor
Magil Agricultural & Animal Health Products Limited
Chairman and Founder
Iwuanyanwu Foundation
An Educational and Development Trust
Chairman and Founder
Iwuanyanwu National Ambulance Foundation
A medical/health sector intervention Foundation
Executive Chairman/Publisher
Champion Newspaper Limited
Chairman
Oriental Airlines Limited
Chairman
Oriental Shipping Lines Ltd.
MARITAL STATUS: Married to
- Lady Chief (Mrs.) Eudora Nnenna Iwuanyanwu 10th May, 1969 (died 28th August, 2011)
- Mrs. Frances Iwuanyanwu March, 2013 till date
Have Five Children:
- Nwadiuto – Daughter
- Eberechukwu – Daughter
- Ezinne – Daughter
- Jidechukwu – Son
- Chinedum – Son
PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE:
Honesty, Integrity, Diligence and Industry
Prosperity and other talents are given to individuals by the good Lord on trust for the greater benefits of mankind
HOBBIES:
- Games Tennis and Billiards
- Reading in philosophy, religion, history, economics, finance and engineering.
- Classical Music
- Gardening
CHIEF (DR.) E. C. IWUANYANWU, CFR,OFR,MFR