EDUCATION
Hrm Eze (Dr) Amb. Chukwudi J. Ihenetu attended Township primary School, Isunjaba in Imo State, Nigeria
Comprehensive Secondary School Isunjaba for Junior Secondary School education and proceeded to Government Technical School Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria.
He is currently pursuing a course in Political Science at the Lagos State University
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES
*Research and critical thinking*
Highly developed research and analytical skills with a strong capacity to conduct independent research.
Proven ability to conceptualize problems and develop well-reasoned and logical viewpoints demonstrated through managing crisis among Nigerians living in Ghana.
COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
Fostered through leading, public speaking, debating, and convening roles in workshops and discussions.
Clarity in written expression demonstrated in academic work and business communications.
INTERNATIONALISM
He is married to a Ghanaian/ability to blend the two cultures.
High level of inter – cultural negotiation skills attained through extensive travel, study and living in both countries.
Member of the GA traditional council (first non-Ghanaian to be inducted into the Council)
Member of various United Nations Agenecies
BUSINESS HISTORY
1995– Present – President/CEO Chibert Group of Companies
Chibert Ltd
Chibert Transport Ltd
Chibert mother care Ltd
Chibert Farms Ltd
Chibert Aluminium Ltd
West Coast Entertainment
Spakwest Ltd
Chibert Oil and Gas West Africa Ltd
Chibert Marine Services, Nigeria
Chibert Oil Ltd Nigeria
Ivory Vision College
RESPONSIBILITIES
Employs competent managers to see to the day-to-day management of the subsidiaries.
Provides employment for Ghanaians and Nigerians
ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS
Promoted from entry-level role to one incorporating a higher level of autonomy, self-management, and authority to make independent decisions.
Entrusted with more complex aspects of the business, like international and business transactions, customer complaints and lending queries.
Participated in several committees and work groups examining best business practice, change management, merger implementation, technology testing and enhancement and quality assurance.
Started and funds the Igbo language School in six centres in Ghana, the first of its kind in West Africa
Devised and implemented learning objectives, lesson plans and activities to meet language targets on a weekly, monthly, and per-semester basis.
Adapted teaching methods to suit students from Igbo or Ghanaian parents or of mixed parentage wishing to learn the Igbo language and culture.
IPMATIIC AFRICA AWARD 2014 – For selfless leadership, Peace & Development
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS GHANA – Most Outstanding Royal father -2014
WORD & SPIRIT DIVINTY COLLEGE WEST AFRICA – Excellence Meritorious Award, in recognition of Humanitarian Service – Nov 2013
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA – African distinguished Merit Award – 2013
ABLE FRIENDS ASSOCIATION NIGERIA, GHANA – Leadership Role and promotion of Igbo Culture and Tradition
YOUNG NIGERIANS PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL – Merit Award, 2013
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT CLUB – Merit Award, 2013
2nd Dike Ohanamba grand Achievers Award – 2013
Asusu Igbo Amaka Foundation Worldwide – Merit Award, Dec 2012
AMAIGBO TOWN UNION, YOUTH WING – Distinguished Youth Ambassador Award
GLOBAL EDUCATORS FOR ALL INITIATVE – Millennium Development Ambassador – Sept 2012
IGBO SPEAKING COMMUNITY IN LAGOS – Merit Award – 2012
OHANAZE NDIGBO YOUTH COUNCIL – EXCELLENCE MERT AWARD
ADORABLE SOCIAL CLUB, LAGOS – ADORABLE ROYAL FATHER
PAN AFRICAN MERIT AWARD
ZOE LIFE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, PHILEDELPHIA, PA 19139, USA – DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY.
THE ROYAL PALACE, EZE NWOSU PALACE, AMAIGBO, NWANGELE LGA, IMO STATE – AWARD OF HONOUR
Interests
Arts: culture, writing, theatre, music
Sport: cycling, tennis, and soccer
Leisure: studying cultures & traditions and travel
Travel: travelled to several African countries, USA, Southeast Asia, Europe, etc.
Congratulations from all of us at Arise Africa Magazine