The Abia Online Media Publishers has expressed deep appreciation to Chief Smart Iheoma, Mayor of Umuahia North Local Government Area, for his unwavering support towards the growth and activities of the association.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the union revealed that Chief Iheoma generously offered the Umuahia North Local Government Multipurpose Hall for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Abia Online Media Publishers, scheduled for Friday, 12 December 2025. The gesture, described as a “timely and invaluable contribution,” underscores the Mayor’s commitment to promoting media development and fostering closer collaboration with journalists and media professionals in Abia State.

Speaking on behalf of the union, the AGM Organizing Chairman Comrade Ugochukwu Nwankwo emphasized that Chief Iheoma’s gesture goes beyond providing a venue. “The support from Chief Smart Iheoma reflects his dedication to community development and his understanding of the crucial role media plays in governance and public awareness. We are deeply grateful for his generosity and look forward to a continued partnership,” the statement read.

Chief Smart Iheoma, a distinguished leader and visionary public servant from Umuda Isingwu, Ohuhu, has consistently demonstrated a hands-on approach to governance. A graduate of Business Administration with extensive private sector experience, he has brought innovative strategies to local governance, prioritizing infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and socio-economic programs.

Through his leadership, Umuahia North has witnessed measurable progress, with initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of residents and supporting institutions that contribute to community growth. His collaboration with the Online Media community is seen as part of a broader commitment to fostering sustainable development and supporting institutions that promote transparency, civic engagement, and local empowerment.

As online media Publishers prepares for its AGM, the union reiterated its excitement about the collaboration and pledged to nurture a lasting relationship with the Mayor, hoping to leverage his support for future programs, capacity building, and initiatives aimed at uplifting media professionals in the state.

Unveiling of Abia Online Media Patrons : Meet Dr Chi

Dr. Chima Anyaso is a result driven chief executive officer with over 15 years practical experience leading a dynamic conglomerate and recording exponential growth. Recognized localy and internationaly as one of Nigerias most outstanding young leaders of thought, Dr. Chima’s impact is not only felt in board rooms but also in the slums.

A consummate corporate sector giant, an astute politician,A youth advocate and philanthropist, Dr. Chima is a man of many parts.

Born 16 September, 1980. in Aba (Enyimba City), Abia State, Dr Chima is a native of Igbere in Bende LGA.He had both his elementary and
secondary education in Abia State and proceeded to Ebonyi state university where he obtained BA in English and Literature.

As a promising young boy, Chima as he is fondly caled, had a keen interest in business and entrepreneurship. Despite being the last child
of a very comfortable pa of a very comfortable parents, as a primary school pupil, he was
engaged in petty trading just to make extra cash during holidays.

According to him, his passion for entrepreneurship was inspired by his
parents who were both successful traders.
Knowing the importance of education, Dr Chima Anyaso has also invested a good amount of time into academic pursuits. Some of his academic
qualifications are; BA in Eng BA in English and Literature, he holds an MBA and M.sc Management, both from the University of Lagos. Executive Management Certification,
Peter J Tobin Colege of Business, St John’s University, Manhattan, New York.

After graduation, he worked variously at Elmline Nig Ltd., South Globe Ltd.,
Traqui Ltd., and Geo Bureau de Change, where he picked up valuable experiences and in the process, made considerable positive impression
on peers and employers alike. His stint at Aquitane Oil and Gas Ltd was
particularly significant in establishing his reputation as an upwardly mobile
young man in the oil sector.

By 2006, he felt sufficiently proficient in the workings of the industry to resign
from Aquitane and form his own company, Caades Oil and Gas Ltd. It was an
ambitious and quite risky move by any means, given his young years, but it was to prove ultimately profound and somewhat providential given the speed with which the new concern was to grow.

The growth of Caades
culminated quickly in the formation of Ceecon Energy Oil and Gas Ltd, which was eventua which was eventualy to become the flagship of his corporate fleet. In no time, Ceecon had secured a pride of place in the country’s
‘Ivy League’ of petroleum conglomerates. The company has since generated a turnover in excess of $1 bilion, consulting for such
international companies as Addax and Vitol and engaging with such renowned multinationals as Total, Mobil, Oando, AP, Wabeco and so on.
Not surprisingly, his fecund entrepreneurial mind soon veered into new horizons. He founded SC & C Bu horizons. He founded SC & C Bureau de Change Ltd, which was immediately among the elite Class “A” bureau de change companies
granted licenses by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2009 to address the foreign exchange inadequacies plaguing the country at the time.
Chimbaland Properties & Investment Co Ltd has enormous interests in Lagos real estate, especialy at the up market end, while Oil Rigs Global Resources Ltd is designed as an ancilary to his petroleum sector interests.

Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso is an astute businessman, investor and philanthropist. founder Chima Anyaso Foundation, Founder and sole sponsor Ahuoma Anyaso Education Foundation, he is also the convener
of #NN19.

He is a recipient of the Forbes rated African Achievers Award for
community development and was Awarded Democracy Youth Icon of
t the year 2017. He was selected by Vanguard Newspaper and Champion
Newspaper as one of the top 20 Business Professionals in Nigeria.
His hobbies include traveling, playing tennis, listening to music and
watching footbal. He is a member of Ikoyi Club and is the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Miles Club. He is also the first elected president
of Umuaba Connect Association of Nigeria.
Dr Chima sits on the boards of several companies with extensive interests
in Real Estate development, Hospita in Real Estate development, Hospitality and lifestyle, Financial services
and Healthcare.

Driven by a passion to make a difference,
Chima Anyaso is a man on a mission to bring development to his people and make positive impact in the Nigerian political space. His passion for Community development has seen him commit much of his time and
resources to educating the less privileged through the establishment of Ahuoma Educa Ahuoma Anyaso Anyaso Education Foundation. An ultra modern tuition free nursery and primary school which he singlehandedly built and has
sponsored for 11 years; paying staff and providing school uniforms and writing materials for the pupils. The school caters to over 500 pupils who are getting quality education absolutely free.

Through his Chima Anyaso Foundation he runs periodic free medical outreach across Bende Federal Constituency.
Over the past six years, his foundation has provided free medical care to over 17,000 adult citizens across Abia State, Providing anti retro
viral for AIDS patients in the area. Under his Youth empowerment schemes he has been able to provide seed capitalism over
one hund one hundred MSMEs acros the state and has distributed 400 motorcycles (Okada) and more than hundred vehicles to
unemployed youths in the State. Chima Anyaso Foundation (CAF) has also empowered widows with business start up grants and
equipments such as motorized grinding machines, tailoring equipment, and other such materials.

Dr Chima Anyaso is a positive disruptor. A bold, outspoken and forthright and nnational Youth leader inspiring milions of young Nigerians.
He’s a successful businessman.
He is a devout Christian.

A loving Husband, Father and
A reliable friend He is very committed to human capital development, youth empowerment
and promoting political awareness amongst Nigerian Youths.

He is happily married to Adanna and He is happily married to Adanna and they are blessed with children.

Dr. Chima Anyaso is a man on a mission to make a positive change.

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, OON, FCA, is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur,

public servant, philanthropist, and thought leader whose life embodies excellence, integrity, and

service to humanity. He is the immediate past Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,

having served as Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development under the

administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

Dr. Ogah is the Founder and President of Masters Energy Group, a diversified conglomerate

with strategic interests in oil and gas, manufacturing, power, finance, real estate, and logistics.

Through his visionary leadership, Masters Energy has become a key player in Nigeria’s

industrial landscape, creating thousands of jobs and contributing meaningfully to national

economic growth.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Ogah holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business

Administration from Lead City University, Ibadan. He continues to broaden his global

exposure and executive capacity through ongoing Executive Education at Harvard Business

School and other prestigious international institutions, including the University of Cambridge

Judge Business School.

His academic journey began at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu,

where he graduated with distinction in Accountancy in 1995. He proceeded to the University of

Nigeria, Nsukka, for a Postgraduate Diploma in 1999, and later earned an MBA from the

University of Lagos in 2006. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

(FCA), Dr. Ogah built a solid professional foundation in the banking sector, particularly at Zenith

Bank Plc, where he rose rapidly to the position of Assistant General Manager after an

outstanding decade marked by innovation and excellence.

In 2006, he transitioned from banking to entrepreneurship, founding Masters Energy Oil &

Gas, the flagship brand for the Masters Energy Group, which now employs over 6,000 people

directly and indirectly across multiple subsidiaries. Under his leadership, the Group has

developed one of the largest petroleum storage facilities in West Africa and established Masters

Energy Industrial City, the largest manufacturing cluster east of the Niger.

As Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Ogah demonstrated visionary

leadership and policy innovation. He championed key reforms such as the Presidential

Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (PAGMI), which produced Nigeria’s first National Gold Policy

and Gold Purchase Scheme. He strengthened intergovernmental collaboration across

Nigeria’s 774 local government areas through partnerships with ALGON and advanced research

and development linkages between the National Metallurgical Development Centre, the

Nigerian Defence Academy, and DICON.

A recipient of Nigeria’s prestigious National Honours — Commander of the Order of the

Niger (CON) and Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) — Dr. Ogah’s influence extends

beyond business and public service. Through the Uche Ogah Foundation, he has transformed

countless lives by offering scholarships, funding medical outreaches, and executing community

development projects, including the Wilson Ogah Auditorium at Abia State University, Uturu.

His humanitarian service has earned him numerous recognitions, including “Onwa Abia” by the

Abia State Government and United Nations Ambassador of Peace (UN-POLAC).

Dr. Ogah’s excellence has been acknowledged through several awards, such as The Sun

Newspaper Investor of the Year, Business World Man of the Year, and the

Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Entrepreneur Award. He is a Fellow

and member of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants

of Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Nigerian Institute of Shipping, and the

Chartered Institute of Bankers.

A man of deep faith, humility, and patriotic zeal, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah continues to

inspire excellence and nation-building through his leadership, philanthropy, and enduring belief

in the potential of Nigeria and its people.

He is happily married and blessed with children.