Emeka Kalu
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| Born | August 15, 1961[1] Amaogwu, Bende LGA |
| 🏫 Education | Phoenix University, USA (Electrical Engineering) |
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| Known for | CEO of Stercoll Group of Companies |
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Emeka Kalu is a Nigerian politician and industrialist.[2] He is the CEO of Stercoll Group of Companies having subsidiaries and annexes with its headquarter in the United States of America. He is also a Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) and is serving as the National Coordinator, PDP Coalition since 2019.[1][3][4]
Background
Emeka Kalu hails from Amaogwu Village in Bende LGA of Abia State and was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Kalu on 15th August, 1961. He attended his elementary school within his locality and then completed his secondary school education at Methodist College, Uzuakoli in Umuahia, Abia State. Thereafter, he gained admission into Phoenix University, USA where he studied Electrical Engineering. Emeka Kalu is happily married and blessed with four children.[1][3]
Political Career
In 2015, Emeka Kalu ran for governorship of Abia State under the umbrella of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) but lost.[5] In 2019, he was the mobilizer of Atiku Abubakar/Peter Obi PDP Presidential campaign through a movement tagged "ATIKULATED AGENDA" with the goal of winning the election for the party.[6] Emeka kalu is also the Director General of Global Initiatives For Good Governance (GIGG).[7][8]
Industrial Career
Emeka Kalu is an industrialist who has stakes in the oil/gas services, shipping, offshore rigging, platform assemblage, consultancy, electronic fittings, construction and general merchandise.[1] He is the founder of Stercoll Foundation, a charity and philanthropic organization providing education, health related and other humanitarian services.[9][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Biography of Chief Emeka Kalu (Dr., Engr.)". Risk Taker Scheme. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ↑ "Unlocking the antecedents in Chief Dr Emeka Kalu". Vanguard. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "What You Need to Know about Chief Emeka Kalu (Nigerian Politician)". Health and Environmental Matters. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ "Emeka Kalu: I'll support Atiku Abubakar again if he decides to contest". Today Nigeria. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ "Anambra Election: Chief Emeka Kalu Congratulates Gov. Obiano". Igbere Television News. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ "I have no regret supporting Atiku – Emeka Kalu". The Guardian. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ "Lockdown: Use $311M returned loot to pay Nigerians, Kalu urges FG". The Guardian. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ "Kalu, PDP Chieftain, Arrives In US Ahead Of Biden's Inauguration". Independent Nigeria. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ "Stercoll Foundation". Health and Environmental Matters. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
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