Meet Two 40-Year Old Anambra Billionaires Building Large Corporations
Their success might make you think they have been in the game for a long time. These young billionaires from Anambra have big plans for the future with the world-class organizations they are creating to lead in their respective fields in Africa.
Meet them:
Engr. John Ezeobi, who turned 40 in March this year. He is a consummate industrialist from Ezinifite in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra . John Ezeobi is arguably the youngest and most successful Industrialist in Anambra today.
He founded Zobis Cables Ltd in Onitsha for manufacturing of cables and wires. The company has brought into Anambra, a heavy investment of a high and medium voltage cable factory sitting on a 400 plots of land. Besides making cables, John Ezeobi is expanding into manufacturing of various electrical parts like bulbs, sockets, and switches, aiming for the top spot in Africa. He has equally started constructing large malls in two major Nigerian cities where these products will be available in a one-stop-shop.
John Ezeobi has also started a successful civil engineering company, John Zobis Engineering Ltd, that is making a mark in the industry. They recently completed the modern Defence Intelligence Agency headquarters in Abuja.In one of his interviews, Engr Ezeobi confirmed he’s thinking global.
Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu is the visionary mind propelling the Stanel Group. Born on July 30 four decades ago, he stands as a titan among Anambra’s business elite, steering his company towards becoming one of the most prominent brands in Nigeria. Beyond its roots in oil and gas, the enterprise is branching out into diverse sectors, including hospitality and various other industries.
Dr. Uzochukwu’s recent bold venture into the hospitality sector speaks volume about his daring entrepreneurial spirit. The imposing presence of his flagship Lagos hotel, Delbrough, underscores Stanel Group’s influence in Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub.
Global leaders have courted Dr. Uzochukwu, seeking his investment acumen for their nations. He has equally expressed keen interest in expanding his hospitality ventures abroad with a vision to establishing a multinational brand that transcends borders, enriching diverse communities worldwide.
Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu’s entrepreneurial journey commenced with diesel supply to major organizations in Jos, evolving steadily to encompass a multifaceted portfolio spanning hospitality, agriculture, confectionery, groceries, restaurants, and fast-food establishments.
