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How Anambra Teacher Became a Billionaire
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Joseph Ozoemene Nwankwu was born in 1928 in Orofia Village, Abagana. He attended St. Mark’s Catholic School, Abagana from 1936 to 1940, and later proceeded to St. Raphael’s Catholic School, Awkuzu and St. Bonaventure’s Catholic School, Nimo.
His parents wanted him to become a teacher, but as a visionary, he had his sights set on a bigger endeavor. He worked as a teacher for only three months before resigning from the teaching profession to establish his own business.
He registered his construction company, J. Nwankwu and Bros Limited, which became a renowned player in civil engineering and building contracting. He was one of the biggest contractors in the old Anambra State.
With the wealth he accumulated from government contracts, Sir Joe Nwankwu diversified into numerous other businesses. He founded Olympic, a conglomerate that was unique in its own right. His products from the Olympic Drinks Company Limited became fierce competitors of Coca-Cola across Nigeria. He also established Olympic Packers Limited, the leading corrugated carton industry east of the Niger River, which also housed the section that produced plastic crates for Olympic Drinks.
At the peak of his industrial prowess, he organized a solo trade exhibition/trade fair to showcase all his products, wowing visitors with the diverse range of unique products under his umbrella.
Some of his other subsidiaries and business interests included J. Nwankwu Estate Company Limited, Jojolan Enterprises Limited, Whessoe Engineering Limited, Diamond Breweries Limited, Stena Mills Limited, Life Breweries Limited, Petrogas Limited, Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMCO), Agip Energy, Olympic Maize Milling Industry Limited, Olympic Technical Works and Foundry, and Orient Bank of Nigeria Limited in Enugu.
Sir Joe Nwankwu was also a Patron and Honorary member of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Anambra State Chapter; a Council member of Akanu Ibiam Polytechnic, Afikpo; and a member of the British Institute of Management.
In recognition of his achievements, he was decorated as a Knight Commander of St. Sylvester (Papal Honorary Award) in 1974 and as the largest employer of Labour, named the Anambra State Industrialist of the Year in 1987.
On the political front, Sir Joe Nwankwu’s involvement included being a member of the Njikoka Country Council, the Onitsha Provincial Assembly, and the House of Representatives in 1965. He also served as the Chairman of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), Anambra State Wing.
Beyond business and politics, he was actively involved in community activities, serving as the Chairman of the Onitsha Provincial Scholarship Board, Chairman, Onitsha Football Association, Chairman, University of Nigeria Endowment Fund (Onitsha Zone),Chairman, Board of Governors of St. Charles’s Teachers Training College, Chairman, Onitsha Urban County Council, and Member, the Nigerian Grains Board. He was also a Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and a member of the Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Sir Joe Nwankwu’s achievements were recognized with numerous honors, including the title of Onwanetilora of Abagana and Ide Ji Mba of Orlu, as well as the Spirit of Detroit Award (1974) and an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Hon. DBA) from Kenton University, Singapore (1987).
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Teenage girl allegedly stabbed parents to de@th, stabbed family dog, sent crime scene photos to friends
A 15-year-old girl from Groningen in the Netherlands was arrested after her parents, Johan and Mathilda, both 53, were found f@tally stabbed last Thursday, June 18, Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad reported.
The family’s pet golden retriever also suffered stab wounds in the rampage, the Sun reported.
The dog’s condition is unclear.
The girl took images of her slain parents and then shared the disturbing photos with her friends on WhatsApp after the bloody attack, the Telegraaf reported.
“You could see both of her parents lying on the ground with their eyes open. Her father was lying on the floor, and her mother was on the bed. There was blood visible and a knife,” one student told the outlet in Dutch.
Local police declined to comment further on the images, but encouraged people to never distribute such images online and report them to the police, the reports said.
The girl reportedly struggled with her identity and often pretended to be a dog, crawling around and barking on all fours with other friends in school corridors.
“She wore a tail, dog ears, and gloves,” another classmate told the outlet. “And sometimes she would make barking sounds.”
Johan and Mathilda’s relatives said in a statement obtained by Algemeen Dagblad that they “can hardly comprehend” the murd£rs.
‘We hope that everyone understands that we are deeply affected by the tragic events surrounding the passing of Johan and Mathilda from Meerstad,” family and friends said in a statement through an aid organization.
“But the support and sympathy we have received from many do us good and are heartwarming.”
An investigation into the slayings remains ongoing.
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OGTV broadcaster: Police recover stolen Lexus RX300 as CP vows “no stone unturned” in murder probe
Ogun State Police Command says it has recovered the Lexus RX300 stolen from the home of slain ex-OGTV broadcaster Mrs Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard in Iyana Agodo Village, Owode-Egba.
The recovery happened during night operations, the command confirmed Monday.
—CP walks the scene himself—
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni visited the crime scene for an on-the-spot assessment. He inspected the premises and got briefings from detectives handling the case.
“CP Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to leave no stone unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice,” Police PPRO Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement.
The visit, according to police, was to evaluate progress in the investigation into the double murder that has rattled the Owode-Egba community.
—What happened that night—
PUNCH Online had reported that a resident raised the alarm over suspicious movements around Oyesiku’s residence. When operatives arrived, they found signs of forced entry.
Inside, the security guard was found dead at his post. Oyesiku’s body was later discovered inside the apartment. Her Lexus RX300 was missing.
Police now say the vehicle has been secured and will serve as key evidence. “It is worthy of note that the vehicle earlier reported missing from the residence, a Lexus RX300, has been recovered by police operatives during the night hours,” Babaseyi confirmed.
—“Intensive investigation ongoing”–
Ojajuni commiserated with Oyesiku’s family and assured Ogun residents that “all available resources are being deployed to track down the perpetrators.”
For now, no arrests have been announced. But with the car recovered and the CP personally monitoring the case, police say they’re closing in.
Oyesiku, a retired broadcaster with Ogun State Television, was remembered by colleagues as a calm voice on air. Her death, alongside her guard’s, has renewed calls for better security for elderly residents living alone in semi-urban areas. [The Punch report rewritten]
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