Felix Amaechi Obuah (born 16 December[when?]) is a Nigerian business magnate, politician and philanthropist originally from Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria. He has been the chairman of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party since 2013 and was reelected in May 2016 for his second term. Obuah has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Ibadan. With a business career spanning over 25 years, his diverse interests range from properties, real estate, hotels, resorts, oil, trading and construction.
Felix A. Obuah | |
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| Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency | |
| Assumed office June 2015 | |
| Governor | Ezenwo Wike |
| Chairman of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Godspower U. Ake |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felix Amaechi Obuah 16 December Omoku, Rivers State |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
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| Residence(s) | Eagle Island, Port Harcourt |
| Profession | Businessman, politician, philanthropist |
Obuah has served as council chairman of Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni local government area in Rivers State. He has also served as the national chairman of Oil Mineral Producing Areas Landlords Association of Nigeria (OMPALAN).[1][2][3] Obuah was a regular fixture of the 2015 elections, as he demonstrated unwavering resilience in his determination to ensure the election of Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. In June 2015, he was appointed Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency.[4]
Personal life
editHis father Bethel Chukujindu Obuah, a devout Christian, died aged 85 in 2016.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Our Team". Fezinat Group. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Onoyume, Jimitota (19 April 2013). "New Rivers pdp chair resumes at party secretariat". Vanguard. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Rivers PDP Chairman, Bro Obuah, Congratulates Gov Faose On Inauguration". National Network. Retrieved 5 November 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Refuse Contractors, Others Jitter As Obuah Takes over RIWAMA". National Network. 13 June 2015. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ "Banigo Extols Pa Obuah". The Tide. Port Harcourt. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
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