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PROFILE OF CHINEDU A. NSOFOR

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PROFILE OF CHINEDU A. NSOFOR

PROFILE OF CHINEDU A. NSOFOR

 

Chinedu Afamuefuna Nsofor was born into the Nsofor Royal Family of Nkalafia Royal Dynasty of Irefi, Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State on the 24th of March 1990. He had his primary school education at Mayrays Primary School Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State from 1996 to 2002 and secondary school education at Mayrays Secondary School Fegge, Onitsha from 2002 to 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

He immediately gained admission into the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State where he bagged his First Degree in Social Work with an impressive Second Class Upper Division between 2008 to 2012.

 

 

 

 

In 2015, he proceeded to the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State for his Masters Degree, also in the same field of Social Work.

 

PROFILE OF CHINEDU A. NSOFOR

 

 

He is presently rounding off his Doctorate Degree Program in the same field. Chinedu Nsofor also attended the Dunamis School of Ministry from January 2016 to June 2016.

A seasoned technocrat, a highly creative, innovative and dynamic leader, Chinedu Nsofor has over the years demonstrated a great capacity for youth development, youth empowerment and mobilization.

His flagship Project, Work While In School Programme has gained National Acclaim and has become a Roadmap to Human Capacity Building among Secondary and Tertiary Institutions Students across the country.

Chinedu is a quintessential Pacesetter who understands the need of being a true Servant in any capacity he finds himself, he possesses the leadership potentials required for proffering solutions to any given task in any Institution or Organization he works with; while bearing in mind the dynamism of the various establishments he works with, while aiming towards achieving their organizational goals and objectives.

Having started early in life to nurture these qualities and potentials through his interest in developing and empowering Nigerian youths and students, he has so far gained so much mileage that his name is now synonymous with Youth Development and Youth Empowerment.

Chinedu Nsofor is a Skilled Networker, Project/Event Manager, Professional Social Worker, Youth/Grassroot Mobilizer, Financial Manager, Public Speaker, ICT Expert and Business Development Expect/ Consultant.

Nsofor has a huge wealth of experience in both Governmental and Non Governmental Sector with great understanding of the International Development Partnership Sector.

He is the Nigeria’s Program Director of Asia– Pacific Sports International since 24th March 2023 till date. Africa/ Nigeria’s Director Asia Pacific International Consult since May 2023 till date, Nigeria/ Africa Business Representative/ General Manager SERI MERSING Consult, Maylaysia, Program Director, Nigeria Association of Economists since 4th of April 2022, National Coordinator G– INITIATIVE since March 30th 2022,Member Management Committee of Global Coalition for Sustainable Environment since March 17th till date, Member Imo State Government’s Committee On Science and Technology Roadmap ( 2020 to 2030) from December 2020 to January 2022, Special Assistant ( Special Duties/ Special Projects) to Chief Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR (AHAEJIAGAMBA NDIGBO) Chairman Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide ( 1st August 2017 to March 24th 2022). National Coordinator Iwuanyanwu Foundation (1st August 2017-24th March 2022). National Coordinator/Board Secretary Iwuanyanwu National Ambulance Foundation (1st August 2017-24th March 2022).

Founder/CEO Work While In School Ventures Ltd. a Company that is currently in Partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria via the National Commission for Colleges of Education( NCCE) for the implementation of the Work While In School Program in all Colleges of Education in Nigeria, Coordinator Imo FINTECH Programme for 5,000 Imo youths organized by Imo State Government in partnership with Iwuanyanwu Foundation on October- December 2019.

Programme Coordinator of Safety Training for Ambulance Drivers in the South East during COVID19 in 2021. Coordinator, Central Bank of Nigeria- SOUTH EAST Entrepreneurship Development Centre Programme, Owerri Study Centre 2018, Program Coordinator of the Maiden Edition of Inter Secondary Schools Debate Competition for all Secondary Schools in Abuja 2018, organized by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Partnership with Iwuanyanwu National Ambulance Foundation, Program Coordinator of Imo State and Ebonyi State Free Automobile Training Program organized by Innoson Kiara Academy in Partnership with Iwuanyanwu Foundation, Imo and Ebonyi State Governments respectively in 2021.

Program Coordinator Free Physiotherapy Treatment Intervention Programme for Arthritis, Neck Pain, Waist Pain, Patients in Ikeduru LGA of Imo State on the 3rd and 4th of December 2021.

Programmes Manager El–Bethel Global Business School(14th December 2015 to 30th September 2017) Program Coordinator of Chattered Institute of Personnel Management, Abuja Study Centre ( April 2015 to December 2015) Programme Coordinator of 20 days NAPSAS/ National Power Training Institute of Nigeria ( NAPTIN/ SURE- P T VET) Training for Graduate Engineers held in Lagos ( February to March 2015) Business Development Executives at Abuja Graduate School from (September 2014 to December to December 2015), South Eastern Nigeria Advocate/ AMAC–FCT Administrative Secretary of Citizens Club of Nigeria ( March 2014 to September 2014) Admin/ Transport Officer at the Presidency SURE–P National Secretariat Abuja ( NYSC March 2013 to March 2014) Network Manager, University of Nigeria Nsukka Book of Fame Project– Who Is Who In UNN( 2011 till date) Programmes Coordinator of the 2nd Edition of 7 days Work While In School Conference in UNN for about 3,000 Students, National Coordinator/ Board Secretary Igbo Heroes Foundation,2011 till date, Coordinator of the 7days African Education/ ICT Conference by Work While In School Foundation and Institute of African Studies UNN (March 2010).

The Conference attracted the renewal of the N5 Million Annual Scholarship Grant of Dr. Sam Onyishi Foundation including a N50 Million donation to the University.

During the Conference, over 5,000 UNN Students across 7 selected Faculties were trained in various Skills in 2011.

Chinedu Nsofor is the Founder of Work While In School Foundation and Foundation Member of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development Research UNN Committee on Student Entrepreneurship Peogrammes.

He was also the Chairman of otu Subakwa Igbo UNN Chapter, an Association with Prof. Pita Ojiofor ( Former VC UNIZIK) as the National President.

He was a member Institute of African Studies UNN Committee on Conferences/ Seminars 2011 to 2012, Marketing Manager SOCIOSCOPE LIVE Magazine (The Official Magazine Of The Faculty of Social Science UNN, Office Of The Dean 2011 to 2012, Igwe, Faculty of Social Science UNN 2010 to 2012, Secretary Youth and Dreams Leadership Forum UNN Chapter 2008 to 2012, President Press Club at Mayrays Secondary School Fegge Onitsha 2007 to 2008 and Labour Prefect Mayrays Secondary School Fegge Onitsha Anambra State 2007 to 2008.

As a Public Speaker, he delivered the Inaugural Speech at the 1st University of Nigeria Work While In School Programme held on 5th of December 2011, he also delivered a Module on Entrepreneurship Development during SURE–P. Graduate Internship Scheme Training in Enugu State on the 31st of December 2014, he also delivered another Module on Entrepreneurship Development in also the Graduate Internship Scheme of the Federal Ministry of Finance on the 7th of September 2016 at Bayelsa State.

He equally delivered a Speech on the Theme: Work While In School at the School of Arts, Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri,Imo State on the 17th of May 2016; and on Saturday, the 14th of August 2021, he delivered a Speech on: Restructuring, The Panacea To A Peaceful Co-Existence in Nigeria.

A Prolific and Versatile Writer, he has authored several Books among which are: Amazing Grace (A Biography of Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu) Co- Authored with Unaegbu J.C. Work While in School Book (The Students with Innovation Guidebook) co-authored with Jeff Unaegbu, Chattered Institute of Personnel Management.(CIPM).(Operational Manual. Abuja Graduate School Chattered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) Operational Manual for Coordinating Training Programmes in Abuja Graduate School.

Chinedu Nsofor has received an avalanche of Awards and a plethora of Recognitions among which include: Leadership Excellence Award from the Rotract Club of UNN 2012,Premier Alumni Award By The Department of Social Science Work UNN in 2018, Spotlight Medalist on Entrepreneurship (Big Brothers Award), Meritorious Service Award (National Association of Social Work Students UNN), UNN Raiser of the Year by Golden Heart Foundation in partnership with Trail Blazers Organization, Most Political Student Award by the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association UNN chapter, Most Popular Student Award by National Association of Social Work Students UNN Chapter, Most Acknowledged personality of the year by National Association of Archeology Students Association UNN Chapter, amongst others.

Chinedu Nsofor’s hobbies include: Listening to Gospel Music, Deep Worship and Prayers, Reading Inspirational Books and the Holy Bible, Logical Reasoning, Brainstorming, Political Discuss, Youth Empowement and Mobilization.

He is a devoted Christian and a Minister of Gospel of Jesus. He is happily married to Mrs Ebere Nsofor.

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UBA GMD Calls for Public-Private Collaboration, Joins Aviation Minister to Commission New MMIA Departure Section

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UBA GMD Calls for Public-Private Collaboration, Joins Aviation Minister to Commission New MMIA Departure Section

The newly renovated departure section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, refurbished by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, was officially commissioned on Friday, December 20th, 2024.

The laudable project, which marks a transformative moment in Nigeria’s aviation sector, underscores UBA’s unwavering commitment to national development and highlights the immense value of strategic public-private partnerships (PPPs).

The ceremony was graced by distinguished stakeholders, including the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN; the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku; other Directors, and Heads of Agencies operating at the Airport.

Speaking at the event, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba,lauded the collaboration that brought the project to fruition as he emphasised the need for public and private institutions to come together to build and revamp the nation’s assets.

“This renovation is a testament of UBA’s belief in the transformative power of investing in national assets. By modernising our airports, we not only enhance infrastructure but also position Nigeria as a global hub for tourism, trade, and investment,” he stated.

Alawuba took time to highlight the broader economic impact of such initiatives, urging increased private-sector participation in national development. “Public-private partnerships like this demonstrate what can be achieved when we unite for a shared vision of progress and investing in infrastructure catalyses economic growth, improves travel experiences, and creates opportunities across various sectors of the economy,” he added.

Alawuba reflected on the power of unity and collaboration, quoting Helen Keller: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” The commissioning of the renovated departure section serves as a reminder of what strategic partnerships can achieve in driving national development and elevating Nigeria’s global standing.”

While commissioning the project, Keyamo commended UBA for executing the project, a feat he termed a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “This renovated departure section exemplifies the bank’s commitment to elevating aviation infrastructure, improving passenger experiences, and fostering international partnerships. It is a proud moment for the ministry and all stakeholders involved, and I thank the management of UBA for pioneering this initiative,” he remarked.

The minister highlighted other key achievements of his ministry, including compliance with the Cape Town Convention, the launch of a consumer protection portal, and advancements in major infrastructure projects such as the second runway at Abuja Airport and solar energy integration in airport operations.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, commended UBA and other stakeholders for their contributions, adding, “This project reflects FAAN’s dedication to delivering world-class aviation infrastructure. The enhanced departure section not only elevates passenger experiences but also strengthens Nigeria’s competitive position in global aviation,” she said.

She called for more private-sector participation, emphasising that “partnerships like these are essential to transforming the aviation sector into a beacon of excellence.”

The newly renovated departure section boasts cutting-edge facilities designed to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort. This upgrade reaffirms the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s status as a critical gateway to Nigeria and a major hub for international travel in Africa.

United Bank for Africa is Africa’s Global Bank. Operating across twenty African countries and the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting edge technology. UBA is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees group wide and serving over 45 million customers globally.

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Dangote Hails Tinubu on Impact of Crude for Naira Swap Deal

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Dangote Hails Tinubu on Impact of Crude for Naira Swap Deal

 

 

…As Dangote Refinery partners MRS to sell PMS at N935 per litre nationwide at its retail outlets

 

 

Sahara Weekly Unveils That The Foremost entrepreneur and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira for crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy, which has led to reduction in prices of petroleum products in the country.

 

Dangote Hails Tinubu on Impact of Crude for Naira Swap Deal

 

To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its Refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers.

 

 

“To ensure that this price reduction gets to the end consumer, we have signed a partnership with MRS to sell petrol from its retail outlets nationwide at N935 per litre” he added. This price has already commenced in Lagos, and it will be offered nationwide from Monday.

 

 

In his statement, he called on other oil marketers such as the NNPC Retail and all other marketers, “to work with us to ensure that Nigerians enjoy high-quality petrol at discounted prices.”

 

 

According to him, “The Dangote Refinery is for the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians. We will therefore continue to work with various value chain players to deliver high quality petrol at cheaper prices. Our aim is for all Nigerians to have ready access to high quality petroleum products that are good for their vehicles, good for their health, and good for their pockets.

 

 

Recall that in September, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under the leadership of Mr. President approved the sale of crude to local refineries in Naira and corresponding purchase of petroleum products in Naira. The move, which commenced on October 1, led to reduced pressure on the dollar and ensured the stability of the local currency.

 

 

Dangote thanked Nigerians for their unwavering support and the government for creating an enabling environment for the domestic refining industry.

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Port Harcourt Refinery Stays Active: NNPC Denounces Sabotage Rumors

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NNPC Debunks Shutdown Rumors, Confirms Port Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational

 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed reports circulating in certain media outlets claiming that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which was re-streamed two months ago, has been shut down.

In a statement released by Olufemi O. Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the company clarified that the refinery is fully operational. The statement noted that the facility’s operational status was recently verified by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC during a site inspection.

“Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing,” the statement confirmed, emphasizing that allegations of the refinery’s shutdown are baseless and intended to create panic or artificial scarcity in the fuel market.

NNPC Ltd urged members of the public to disregard such misleading reports, labeling them as the work of those seeking to exploit Nigerians.

The Old Port Harcourt Refinery has been in operation since its re-streaming, and the company remains committed to ensuring stability in the supply of petroleum products across the country.

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