He was nominated for ministerial appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari in 23rd July, July 2019 and the appointment was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on July 30. Prior to his appointment, Ogah worked as a banker with the Zenith Bank, where he resigned after becoming an Assistant General Manager of Zenith Bank PLC under ten years. He also has an oil and gas company, which he built into a major oil marketing firm within the space of 10 years.
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Uchechukwu Ogah Profile
Before we continue, here's a quick rundown on Uchechukwu Ogah's profile and a few things you'd love to know about him:Full names: Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah
Date of birth: December 22, 1969
Age: 50 years
Nationality: Nigerian
State of origin: Abia State
Parents: Chief Wilson and Ezinne Pauline Ogah
Spouse: Mrs. Ngozi Ogah
Education: University of Lagos
Occupation: Entrepreneur, minister
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Uchechukwu Ogah Biography, Date Of Birth, Early Life, Family, Education, Political Career
Born on the 22nd of December, 1969, Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist and the current Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development of Nigeria.He was born to a sanitary inspector and retired railway staff, Chief Wilson, and his wife, Ezinne Pauline Ogah.
Ogah attended the Ishiagu High School, and then worked at the West African Examination Council (WAEC) from 1986-1989.
In 1992, he obtained an Upper Credit at Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu State.
He also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 2005.
Uche Ogah is the President of Masters Energy and Oil Limited.
He also has successful businesses in Abia and Rivers States areas of the country.
He was nominated for ministerial appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari in 23rd July, July 2019 and the appointment was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on July 30.
Uchechukwu Ogah is married to Mrs. Ngozi Ogah and they are blessed with children.
Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah Awards
Some of Uchechukwu Ogah's awards and nominations include:• Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) by the Federal Govt. of Nigeria
• Pride of Abia by Hallmark Newspaper Ltd.
• 2013 Nigerian – American Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Entrepreneur by Nigerian - American Chamber of Commerce
• Honourary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration by Abia State University
• Oke Oji Abia by Abia State Government
• Ambassador and Member of the Governing Council of the Nigeria-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Ikenga Award for Excellence on Entrepreneurship by Ikenga Award for Excellence Foundation
• Africa Peace Award by Global Achievers Media Ltd.
• Ambassador of Peace, UN-POLAC
• Distinguished Award for Excellence for Philanthropic and Developmental Projects by Salvage Africa
• Effective Leadership Award by Global Youths Awareness & Devt. Initiative (GYADI)
• Episcopal Award for Faith Motivation by Bishop Isikwuato/Umunneochi, Anglican
• An Icon of Empowerment by National Association of Southern Nigeria Students
• Igbo Icon Award by Nat. Assoc. of Igbo Students, LASU
• Entrepreneurship Promoter of the Year by Entrepreneurship Promotions Academy
• Corporate Excellence Award for Accomplishments in Private Sector Devt by Institute of Mgt. & Tech. , Enugu, (Aba Chapter)
• Anya Na Eche Ibe by Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos State
• Humanitarian Service Award by Rotaract District 9130 Nigeria
• Diamond Father of the Year, 2012 by Catholic Men’s Organisation, Masters Dei Cathedral Parish, Umuahia
Social Media Handles
You can connect with Uchechukwu Ogah on:Facebook - Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah
Twitter @UcheSampsonOgah
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