Story by Oscar David Kalu
Prince Sam Onuegbunam, is a humble native of Ezinesi-Odume? in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State.
He was born in Ile-Ife, South-Western Nigeria, and had his basic Education in Zaria Kaduna State, North West of Nigeria and Jos, Plateau State, in the North Central of Nigeria, given him full experience and understanding of the three major Geographical settings and Geopolity of Nigeria.
Prince Onuegbunam is a passionate Humanitarian and astute Community Leader, serving as the Chairmen of Nwaekpo Foundation, a charitable Organisations committed to the empowerment of Widows and the less privileged in Society.
His drive for Equity, Justice, Peace and Shared Prosperity among all people and communities has earned him national recognition and international visibility.
In 2019, the Traditional Ruler (Igwe) and People of Ezinesi honoured him with the prestigious title of Ikenga of Ezinesi. In further recognition of his immense contribution to Community Development, he was elevated to the position and revered title of OWELLE of Odume by the entire Odume Clan. The OWELLE Title is a very rare honour in Igbo land that has only been bestowed on two personalities; Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, First President of Nigeria and Chief Rochas Okorocha, Former Governor of Imo State.
Prince Sam Onuegbunam remains resilient towards inspiring positive change and fostering development among communities across the Federation.
Prince Onuegbunam is the Assistant Secretary of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, European Chapter, undet the visionary leadership of Amb. Collins Idahosa.
Prince is very dogged about Youth Empowerment and Financial Freedom of Young People, which he views as one of his cardinal life mission and a divine assignment.
He is the Founder of Kamahchime Global; a leading Firm that specialises in Procurement and Construction Services, delivering innovative solutions to diverse industries.
Equally, He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ikenga Turkey A.S; an International Trade Consultancy and Logistics Company headquartered in Istanbul Turkey, facilitating Global Trade and Supply Chain optimisation.
Prince Onuegbunam is the Convener of Africa StrategicEdge, which is a Management Think-Tank dedicated to engendering sustainable development strategies for Africa’s Economic Growth and transformation.
The Owelle of Odume is the Founder of Africa Business Channel that launched a Media Production platform streaming high quality contents aimed at showcasing and promoting the vast potentials and opportunities abounding across the African Continent.
Ikenga Ezinesi is a renowned Trade Policy Expert, grounded in the World Trade Organisation, European Union and the AfCFTA Frameworks, with a proven track record of translating trade ambitions into actionable plans with remarkable results, while unlocking opportunities across 45+ African countries.
Prince Onuegbunam is a prolific Conference Speaker and Leader of Thought, that has featured in prestigious and high profile fora or platforms, locally and internationally, to deliver insightful Trade, Investment and Development Principles, at home and across Africa.
When asked his motivation for Community Development and the well-being of Nigerian and African Youth, he told our youtHouse reporters (Great Green Parrot) correspondent that he is driven by an unquenchable desire to give back to a Society that has seen him grow from grass to grace, and in service to God Almighty that has sustained him through the storms, thick and thins of life to this point of global success.
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