Arinze Madueke
| Arinze Madueke | |
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| Born | Fortune Arinze Madueke Ukpor, Anambra, Nigeria) |
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| 👩 Spouse(s) | * Chioma Madueke (Wife) |
| 👶 Children | 3 |
Fortune Arinze Madueke is a Nigerian doctor, businessman and philanthropist.[1][2][3] He is the founder of Zidora Group, Zidora Aid Foundation and Arigo Technologies.[4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
Madueke is from Ukpor, Nnewi South, Anambra State, Nigeria.[6][7] He had his medical training both in Nigeria and the US.[8][9]
Career[edit]
Madueke started his career at 27 years by founding Zidora Group.[10] Later in his career, he founded Zidora Aid Foundation and Arigo Technologies.[6][11]
Zidora Group[edit]
Madueke started the Zidora Group as a travel and tours industry, real estate, agriculture and food production, foreign education placement, pharmaceuticals and oil and gas industry. Later, he also founded Zidora Aid Foundation to support the less privileged in Nigeria.[12] In 2018, he founded Arigo Technologies.[13][14] According to Vanguard, Zidora Group has over 7 offices in Nigeria, employing over 200 staff.[15][8][16]
Philanthropy[edit]
Zidora Aid Foundation has built houses for the poor, provided healthcare to the needy and given scholarships and grants to students in Nigeria.[17][9][4][18] In 2019, the foundation gave electricity to Ukpor, Anambra.[19]
Awards and recognition[edit]
Madueke was honoured with a chieftaincy title as Ezeana Okaka na Ukpor by Ukpor community, Anambra State.[20][9]
Personal life[edit]
Madueke is married with three children.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Obiano has changed face of politics in Anambra – APGA chieftain". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Zidora Foundation Empowers Widows, Orphans". This Day Newspaper. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Zidora launches talent hunt show". The Sun Newspaper. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nnorom, Nkiruka (20 July 2018). "Zidora Group reiterates support to less privileged". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Firm launches e-commerce platform". Vanguard Newspaper. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Dr. Arinze Madueke: The making of a seasoned philanthropist". Daily Post Nigeria. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Nnorom, Nkiruka (4 January 2018). "Arinze Madueke to vie for Reps seat". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Meet top Nigerian CEOs under 40 years". Vanguard Newspaper. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Meet Arinze Madueke, Zidora Group founder". Daily Post Nigeria. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Zidora, CEO, Arinze Madueke reviews company's growth". Daily Post Nigeria. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Zidora Group Raises E-commerce stakes, launches Arigo". Daily Post Nigeria. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Zidora Group opens shop". Vanguard Newspaper. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Zidora Extends Operations to e-commerce, Launches Platform". This Day Newspaper. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Uzoho, Victor (14 August 2019). "Future of marketplace is digital, says Arigo". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (1 February 2020). "Zidora sends ex-corp member abroad for free". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Olowookere, Dipo. "Zidora Group Expands Operations with New Office in Abuja". Business Post. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Aniemeka, Chuka. "Arinze Madueke of Zidora Group builds house for widow". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ "Zidora Aid Foundation awards First Class Graduate with N1m grant". Daily Post Nigeria. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Urowayino, Jeremiah (24 June 2019). "ZAF founder, Arinze Madueke, gives electricity to Anambra community". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Eriye, Arthur Aghogho (19 July 2018). "Meeting the needs of the less privileged persons in our society gives me fulfillment – Zidora Group Boss". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
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