HIGH CHIEF STANLEY CHUKWUDI OBODOAGWU

The November issue of TIME AFRICA MAGAZINE features the Founder of the Light Givers Humanitarian Foundation and AkwaAmaka Production Limited, High Chief Stanley Chukwudi Obodoagwu (Ezeudo GburuGburu of Ihiala), in a stunning cover. He is one of the most respected Nigerian business tycoons, and also a big philanthropist who has been donating his time, money, and experience to the people who are in the utmost need,

Obodoagwu captured the world’s attention due to his philanthropic gestures in Africa and he is named Time Africa Magazine 100 African Changemaker.

Obodoagwu, through his multi-billion naira foundation, donates a huge amount of his earnings for empowering individuals in Africa..

Wearing ornamental smile on his face, Obodoagwu is blessed with broad vision, abundant patience, good sense of humor, spiritual excellence and courage of conviction; he is well known for his simplicity, humility and generosity. In fact he is born to live for others.

He is always found surrounded by solution-seekers, needy and destitute. Very sympathetic, clean-hearted and sweet-spoken, he never disappointed a sorrowing person.

Also, he makes time to speak, mentor and encourage young people, from all walks of life, to think, have good manners, work hard and excel.

As he frequently says, being in charge of one’s destiny was one thing and having the wherewithal to make a difference is another. He has quietly helped thousands of youth in Nigeria.

He is described by the magazine as a role model extraordinaire, gentleman, philanthropist and nation builder, whose influence is felt in many arenas. For him work is not just about making money, it is about making a difference. This man from Ihiala in Anambra State is truly making a difference.
He is a full time entrepreneur and one of the most prominent businessmen in Anambra State, whose life exemplifies the meaning of philanthropy, as seen through his philanthropic engagements.

If the history of statesmen is a pleasing study, and will interest the minds of thousands of people throughout the breadth of our land, we may not be wrong in believing that this noblest philanthropist of our time will also find his way to the sincere appreciation of very many hearts.

He is a gift upon mankind. In this age.