Emeka Mamah (Ideh) (born 1972) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and politician who served as commissioner for environment and mineral resources, Enugu State from 2018 to 2019,[1][2][3] and commissioner for chieftaincy and rural development from 2020 to 2023.[4][5] He also served as special adviser on transport to the governor of Enugu State in 2010.[4] Mamah is the group managing director, Ifesinachi transport limited and a prince of the Ugbaike Kingdom of Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State.[6]

Prince
Emeka Mamah (Ideh)
EducationB.Sc., Accountancy, University of Nigeria; M.Sc., Management, University of Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria

Early life and education

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Mamah was born on March 10, 1972, as first son to His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. James Ogbonna Mamah, (MFR, JP) Ohabuenyi I of Umuozzi,[7][6] and Her Majesty Lolo Grace Mamah (Agbedo) in Umuozzi, Ugbaike Kingdom of Enugu-Ezike, Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria.[8][4] He attended University Secondary School, Nsukka, and then proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in accountancy and later, a master's degree in management.[8]

Career

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Business

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Mamah was appointed the managing director, Ifesinachi Industries Limited in 1994 after his NYSC service year.[6][8] He then became chairman, Ifex Express courier (Nigeria and UK); with about a 300-man work force, much of whom were drafted from his community. He later became chairman of the following business firms, Destiny Micro Finance Bank; Ifesinachi Vegetable Oil Limited; and, Ifesinachi Petroleum Limited. Mamah is the founder, Ifesinachi (Grassroots) Football Academy. He is the group managing director, Ifesinachi Transport Limited and President of Luxury Bus Owners Association of Nigeria (LUBOAN)[8][9]

Politics

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Mamah is a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[8][10] Under the Party's platform, he contested for the office of the governor of Enugu State in the 2006/2007 elections.[8] He served as transition chairman of Igbo Eze North local government area, Enugu State.[4] In 2010, he was appointed the special adviser on transport to the governor of Enugu State. From December 2018 to September 2019, he served as the commissioner for environment of the state,[11] and later commissioner for rural development (from March 2020 to May 2023).[4][12][13] He was the Labour Party Enugu State Presidential Campaign Coordinator in 2023.[14]

Charity

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Mamah founded an NGO, Hope for the Needy, through which he provides welfare to indigents and supports talents, especially in sports and entrepreneurship.[4][15] He is noted for annually sponsoring the Ezike Oba Unity Cup Tournament founded in 2000.[8]

Membership

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He is a member of Institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria; and, Direct Marketing Association of Nigeria.[8]

Honours

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He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree from the Irish University Business School. He is a recipient of the Entrepreneurial Award by Rotary Club, Tin Can Island District (2005); Excellence Award, Ezike Diamond Club; Vocational Service Award, by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2005); and Franolly Incorporated Patriotic Achievers Award (2003). He was awarded also with the ICON Leadership Award by the Institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria (2004).[8]

References

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  2. ^ "GOV. UGWUANYI ASSIGNS PORTFOLIOS TO 19 COMMISSIONERS, 7 SPECIAL ADVISERS – Radio Nigeria South East Zonal Station". 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  3. ^ Ugwueze, Emmanuel (2019-03-22). "Enugu Govt orders closure of illegal sewage dump site". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Ugwu, Collins Steve (March 10, 2022). "EMEKA MAMAH AT FIFTY: TRIBUTE TO A PEOPLES' PRINCE". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  5. ^ "Enugu Assembly confirms three commissioner nominees, adjourn for four weeks". Premium Times. March 24, 2020. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  6. ^ a b c Atqnews (2018-10-03). "Africa: Of Emeka Mamah the Ifesinachi Transport Mogul and Management Of Diversity". ATQ News. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  7. ^ Adeolu (2017-03-14). "MAMAH, H.R.H Igwe James Ogbonna". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i "MAMAH PROFILE.pdf". Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  9. ^ "Leadership vacuum at LUBOAN". The Nation (Nigeria). May 30, 2019.
  10. ^ Bako, Danladi (2022-03-30). "ENUGU: Mamah declares for Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency seat". PeriscopeNGA.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  11. ^ "Gov Ugwuanyi swears in two commissioners". Vanguard (Nigeria). December 7, 2018.
  12. ^ "Gov. Ugwuanyi nominates 12 new commissioners". Premium Times. September 17, 2019. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  13. ^ Omorogbe, Paul (2019-10-09). "World Bank projects: Enugu Commissioner warns community leaders against fraud". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  14. ^ "Prince Emeka Mamah task Christians on PVC collection -". 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  15. ^ Peter (2022-03-10). "Emeka Mamah @ 50, What Next? Tribute to a Peoples' Prince". Champion Newspapers LTD. Retrieved 2024-07-23.