Unveiling of Abia Online Media Patrons: Meet Dr Chima Anyaso

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. Recognised locally and internationally as one of Nigeria’s most outstanding young leaders of thought, Dr Chima’s impact is not only felt in boardrooms but also in the slums.

A consummate corporate sector giant, an astute politician, a youth advocate and philanthropist, Dr Chima is a man of many parts.

Born 16 September, 1980. In Aba (Enyimba City), Abia State, Dr Chima is a native of Igbere in Bende LGA. 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 a very comfortable part of very comfortable parents, as a primary school pupil, he was 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 both successful traders.

Knowing the importance of education, Dr Chima Anyaso has also invested a good amount of time into academic pursuits. Some of his academic qualifications are: BA in English and Literature, he holds an MBA and M.Sc. Management, both from the University of Lagos. Executive Management Certification, 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 picked up valuable experiences and in the process, made a considerable positive impression 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 quite risky move by any means, given his young years, but it was to prove ultimately profound and somewhat providential given the speed with which the new concern was to grow.

The growth of Caades culminated quickly in the formation of Ceecon Energy Oil and Gas Ltd, which was eventually to become the flagship of his corporate fleet. In no time, Ceecon had secured a pride of place in the country’s
‘Ivy League’ of petroleum conglomerates. The company has since generated a turnover in excess of $1 billion, consulting for such international companies as Addax and Vitol and engaging with such renowned multinationals as Total, Mobil, Oando, AP, Wabeco and so on.

Not surprisingly, his fecund entrepreneurial mind soon veered into new horizons. He founded SC & C Bu Horizons. He founded SC & C Bureau de Change Ltd, which was immediately among the elite Class “A” bureau de change companies granted licenses by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2009 to address the foreign exchange inadequacies plaguing the country at the time.

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

Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso is an astute businessman, investor and philanthropist. founder of Chima Anyaso Foundation, Founder and sole sponsor of Ahuoma Anyaso Education Foundation, and he is also the convener
of #NN19.

He is a recipient of the Forbes-rated African Achievers Award for
community development and was awarded Democracy Youth Icon of
the year 2017. He was selected by Vanguard Newspaper and Champion
The newspaper is one of the top 20 Business Professionals in Nigeria.
His hobbies include travelling, playing tennis, listening to music and
watching football. He is a member of the Ikoyi Club and is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Miles Club. He is also the first elected president
of the Umuaba Connect Association of Nigeria.

Dr Chima sits on the boards of several companies with extensive interests
in Real Estate development, Hospita 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 passion for Community development has seen him commit much of his time and
resources to educating the less privileged through the establishment of Ahuoma Educa Ahuoma Anyaso Anyaso Education Foundation. An ultra-modern tuition-free nursery and primary school which he singlehandedly built and has
sponsored for 11 years; paying staff and providing school uniforms and writing materials for the pupils. The school caters to over 500 pupils who are getting quality education absolutely free.

Through his Chima Anyaso Foundation, he runs periodic free medical outreach 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, providing anti-retroviral therapy for AIDS patients in the area. Under his Youth empowerment schemes, he has been able to provide seed capital to over
one hund one hundred MSMEs across the state and has distributed 400 motorcycles (Okada) and more than one hundred vehicles to unemployed youths in the State. Chima Anyaso Foundation (CAF) has also empowered widows with business start-up grants and equipment such as motorised grinding machines, tailoring equipment, and other such materials.

Dr Chima Anyaso is a positive disruptor. A bold, outspoken and forthright national Youth leader inspiring millions of young Nigerians.
He’s a successful businessman.
He is a devout Christian.

A loving Husband, Father and a reliable friend He is very committed to human capital development, youth empowerment and promoting political awareness amongst Nigerian Youths.

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

Dr Chima Anyaso is a man on a mission to make a positive change.