Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo

Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo[1] is a Nigerian businessman and serial entrepreneur from Benin City.[2]

Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo
Born (1985-06-19) 19 June 1985 (age 39)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materParis School of Business
OccupationEntrepreneur
Years active2008 - Present
OrganizationMichael Agbonifo shoe a child foundation
SpouseOshiolene Agbonifo
ChildrenOsamagbe, Osazemen and Eghosasere Michael
Websitehttp://www.eteknotions.com/

Education

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Eghosa was educated at Emotan Primary School, Benin City from 1991-1997. He later proceeded to Negbenebor International School for his secondary education between 1997- 2003. He received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Benson Idahosa University between 2009-2014. He obtained a master’s degree in Luxury and Fashion Management from the prestigious Paris School of Business in Paris, France.[citation needed]

Business career

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Etek Luxury [3] was established as a luxury firm in 2008 in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. Today, its operations have expanded to Lagos, and other cities. Etek as a brand has also expanded into real estate, automobile, and luxury. Etek Luxury dominates the luxurious market in Nigeria and is a major seller of top global brands like Gucci, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, Fendi, Dior, Nike, Burberry, Hermes, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Balenciaga, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Zara, Calvin Klein and a host of others.

Etek as a global brand has diversified into real estate and has sold, rented, and leased out quality properties to clients.[citation needed]

Philanthropy

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With the Michael Agbonifo Foundation, he has impacted the lives of people in Oredo West Local Government and Edo State in general by providing food, shoes, empowerment to the people. He has been described as a great philanthropist whose philanthropic gesture has touched lives.[citation needed]

Political career

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In 2019, Eghosa contested for the Oredo West Constituency seat in the Edo State House of Assembly under the umbrella of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as its flag bearer and emerged second in the main election. He is still active in politics.Edo state[4][5][6][7][8]

Personal life

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Agbonifo lives in Benin, Edo State but most times shuttle Lagos. He is married to Mrs. Oshiolene Agbonifo and they are blessed with three children, two girls- Osamagbe and Osazemen while Eghosasere Michael is his son. He is also an avid enthusiast of Chelsea Football Club in London, United Kingdom.

Awards and membership

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Agbonifo is a member of Lions Club International, Benin Club, and the National Association of Seadogs Pyrate Confraternity.

He was awarded as one of the top 20 fashionistas in Nigeria.

References

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  1. ^ "Nigerian youths must brace up for the task ahead – Agbonifo". September 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo speak on what inspired him to join Edo State politics, as campaign kicks off". January 21, 2019.
  3. ^ etekluxury. "Etek Luxury - Purveyor of fine luxury". Etek Luxury. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo speak on what inspired him to join Edo State politics, as campaign kicks off". January 21, 2019.
  5. ^ I Believe In Empowering Myself – Agbonifo | Leadership ...
  6. ^ "I Aim at Reducing Crimes Rate with My Shoe a Child Foundation – Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo". December 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "COVID-19: Relaxing Lockdown Not Best Solution- Etek Notions".
  8. ^ "COVID-19: Easing the lockdown is a huge mistake - Etek Notions". May 5, 2020.