Dr. Chima Anyaso is a results-driven chief executive officer with over 15 years of practical experience leading a dynamic conglomerate and recording exponential growth. Recognized locally and internationally as one of Nigeria’s most outstanding young leaders of thought, Dr. Chima’s impact is felt not only in boardrooms but also in slums. A consummate corporate sector giant, an astute politician, a youth advocate and philanthropist, Dr. Chima is a man of many parts.

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

As a promising young boy, Chima, as he is fondly called, had a keen interest in business and entrepreneurship. Despite being the last child of very comfortable parents, as a primary school pupil, he 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 successful traders.

Knowing the importance of education, Dr. Chima Anyaso has also invested a good amount of time in academic pursuits. Some of his academic qualifications include BA in English and Literature, MBA, and (link unavailable) Management, both from the University of Lagos. He also holds an Executive Management Certification from Peter J. Tobin College 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 gained valuable experience and made positive impressions 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 risky move, but it proved profound and somewhat providential given the speed with which the new concern grew. The growth of Caades culminated in the formation of Ceecon Energy Oil and Gas Ltd, which eventually became the flagship of his corporate fleet.

In no time, Ceecon secured a prominent place among Nigeria’s “Ivy League” of petroleum conglomerates. The company has generated a turnover in excess of $1 billion, consulting for international companies such as Addax and Vitol, and engaging with renowned multinationals like Total, Mobil, Oando, AP, Wabeco, and others.

Not surprisingly, his entrepreneurial mind soon ventured into new horizons. He founded SC & C Bureau de Change Ltd, which immediately became one of the elite Class “A” bureau de change companies licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2009 to address foreign exchange inadequacies plaguing the country at the time.

Chimbaland Properties & Investment Co Ltd has significant interests in Lagos real estate, especially at the upscale end, while Oil Rigs Global Resources Ltd is designed as an ancillary to his petroleum sector interests.

Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso is an astute businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He founded the Chima Anyaso Foundation and is the sole sponsor of the 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 the Democracy Youth Icon of 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 football. 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, 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 a positive impact in the Nigerian political space. His commitment to community development has seen him dedicate much of his time and resources to educating the less privileged through the Ahuoma Education Foundation.

The Ahuoma Anyaso Education Foundation runs an ultra-modern, tuition-free nursery and primary school, which he single-handedly built and has sponsored for 11 years, paying staff and providing school uniforms and writing materials for pupils. The school caters to over 500 pupils who receive quality education absolutely free.

Through the Chima Anyaso Foundation, he conducts periodic free medical outreaches 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, including antiretroviral treatment for AIDS patients in the area.

Under his youth empowerment schemes, he has provided seed capital to over one hundred MSMEs across the state and distributed 400 motorcycles (Okada) and more than hundred vehicles to unemployed youths in Abia State.

The Chima Anyaso Foundation (CAF) has also empowered widows with business start-up grants and equipment such as motorized grinding machines, tailoring equipment, and other materials.

Dr. Chima Anyaso is a positive disruptor, a bold, outspoken, and forthright national youth leader inspiring millions of young Nigerians. He is a successful businessman, a devout Christian, a loving husband, father, and reliable friend. He is committed to human capital development, youth empowerment, and promoting political awareness among Nigerian youths.

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