Uche Ogah

Uche Ogah
Personal details
Born
Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah

(1969-12-22) December 22, 1969 (age 55)
Abia State
CitizenshipNigerian
SpouseNgozi Ogah
ResidenceLagos
EducationUniversity of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Lagos, Institute of Management Technology Enugu, Ogun State University
OccupationPolitician, Businessman, President (Master Energy Group)
Websitewww.mastersenergygroup.com

Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah// ⓘ[1] (born 22 December 1969) was a former Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development.[2] An oil magnate, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, Ogah is the President of Master Energy Group,[3] a conglomerate with over 15 subsidiaries and interests across a variety of industries, amongst is Masters Energy Oil and Gas Ltd. Ogah holds the Nigerian national honour, the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).[4][5] He was nominated for a ministerial appointment by former President Muhammadu Buhari and was later appointed as Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development [6] on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.[7][8][9]

Early life and education

Ogah was born to Chief Wilson, a sanitary inspector and retired railway staff and Ezinne Pauline Ogah[10] of Onuaku Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.[11]

Family life and career

Ogah is married to Ngozi Sabina Ogah, a financial analyst. Ogah spent 10 years in the banking sector. He started with his National Youth Service at NAL Bank PLC. Thereafter, he took up full employment at All States Trust Bank and spent about two years in the bank before joining Zenith Bank in 1997, where he rose to the position of Assistant General Manager (AGM) before resigning in 2007.[10]

Philanthropy

He is said to have electrified villages in Uturu Community, built prototypal houses for the entire community and also constructed a 5,000 capacity auditorium in Abia state University (ABSU) Uturu.[12]

Politics

Ogah has contested for the seat of the governor of Abia state, thrice, first under the Peoples Democratic Party and the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Ogah was nominated for ministerial appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari on July 23, 2019 along with 42 other nominees.[13] During his senatorial screening on July 24, he narrated his plans on how to work on Nigerian refineries[14] as well as his plans for the Nigerian currency rate.[15] Ogah was confirmed for ministerial appointment by the Senate on July 30 [16] and on August 21, 2019 was confirmed and sworn in as the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Uchechukwu Ogah: Champion Extraordinaire". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-04-28. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  2. ^ "About Ministers – Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office". Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  3. ^ "Masters Energy - Welcome to our World".
  4. ^ "The 2014 National Award List", ThisDayLive, 29 September 2014
  5. ^ Ukanwa, Faith (2023-06-14). "Abia Rejoice Congratulates Uche Ogah On Receiving National Honours, CON". Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  6. ^ "JUST IN: Full List: Buhari assigns portfolios to new Ministers". Oak TV Newstrack. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  7. ^ Nigeria, Daily News (2019-07-23). "Buhari New Ministers List 2019". Daily News Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  8. ^ "FOR THE RECORD: Official citations of Buhari's ministers, SGF - Premium Times Nigeria". 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  9. ^ Omokri, Reno (May 2, 2022). "2023: Uchechukwu Ogah Joins Abia Gubernatorial Race". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  11. ^ "Nigerian Biography: Biography Of Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah". www.nigerianbiography.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11.
  12. ^ "CLOSE-UP: Who is Uche Ogah, the 'prayer warrior' otherwise known as Ikpeazu's nightmare?". TheCable. 2016-07-04. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  13. ^ "BREAKING: Amaechi, Akpabio, Akume, 40 others makes Buhari's 2019 ministerial list". Oak TV Newstrack. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  14. ^ Television, Oak (24 July 2019). "Nigeria's 3 refineries can work again, Ministerial Nominee assures Senate". OAK TV. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  15. ^ Television, Oak (24 July 2019). "Current value of naira is okay, Ministerial Nominee tells Senate". OAK TV. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  16. ^ Television, Oak (30 July 2019). "Full Video: Senate confirms Buhari's 43 ministers". OAK TV. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  17. ^ "FULL LIST: Buhari Assigns Portfolios To Ministers". Sahara Reporters. 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2019-08-22.

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