Chief Ogbuawa
A popular Nnewi billionaire businessman, Chief Ogbuawa has died after slumping at his palatial home.
Residents of Nnewi town, Anambra State are mourning the sad loss of
billionaire business mogul and philanthropist, Chief P. O. Ogbuawa.
According to PM Express, Chief Ogbuawa, popularly known as Yoko
President, reportedly slumped at his palatial home and was rushed to the
hospital where he was confirmed dead.
It was gathered that the CEO of Ogbuawa & Sons Nigeria Limited
had been battling some health challenges for a while now. So when he
suddenly slumped in his house, he was rushed to the Nnamdi Azikiwe
University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, where he was admitted into
the Accident and Emergency Unit (A and E); there he gave up the ghost at
about 8am yesterday morning.
Ogbuawa is a household name not just in Nnewi and Igboland but in
Nigeria and Africa, as children still bear Ogbuawa as a nickname which
is synonymous with wealth and philanthropy.
The Yoko President is credited with bringing class to the
motorcycle spare parts section of Nkwo Nnewi, which spilled over
naturally to every section of the market. His attention to details,
unparalleled business acumen and knack for perfection made his products
the standard to beat in the spare parts market across Africa.
Even though Chief Ogbuawa hails from Oraeri, he played a vital role
in the uplifting of Nnewichi Nnewi where he lived by tarring roads,
building estates, providing of pipe borne water and installing street
lights.
His name and impact will never be forgotten in Nnewi and Anambra
State. As the news of Ogbuawa’s passing hit Nnewi, many expressed huge
shock and silence pervaded the town in respect of the great man.
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