Felix Chidi Idiga
| Felix Chidi Idiga | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1963 Amifeke, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Chief Lady Mrs. Chinyere Idiga |
| 👶 Children | 4 |
| 🌐 Website | jafacgroup |
Felix Chidi Idiga (born 30 June 1963) is a Nigerian Businessman and an Entrepreneur. [1] Idiga is the Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group of Companies and the Founder of GOGAN[2][3]
Early life and Education[edit]
Felix Chidi Idiga attended St. Mary's Primary school, Amaifeke, Orlu, Imo State, 1972 to 1977 and later proceeded to secondary school. He ventured into the business world in 1984. Idiga later proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka for his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, he also attended Dorben Polytechnic Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria to study Business Administration & Management.[4]
Business[edit]
In 2013, the JAFAC consortium ventured into aviation - Aircraft leasing and general aviation. The operational base of Global Private Jet Charter Limited is in the East and West African Region.[5]
JAFAC Foundation[edit]
Idiga co-founded JAFAC Foundation with his wife Mrs. Chinyere Idiga to enhance the quality of lives of Nigerians by supporting initiatives that will improve access to health and educational opportunities.[6][7] Over 3000 persons have benefited from JAFAC Foundation's continuous reach outs and intervention programmes.[8]
Politics[edit]
In 2015, Governor Rochas Okorocha endorsed Felix Idiga for Imo west Senatorial Zone.[9][10] He later went on to support the ruling party All Progressive Congress (APC) on a State and Federal level. Felix Idiga is also the Founder, Chairman/National Coordinator of Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN)).[11][12] [13]GOGAN is a support group for Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, the group advocate of good governance in Nigeria.[14][15][16]
Controversies[edit]
In 2014,[17] [18] it was reported by an online medium that Idiga's private jet was used by former President, Goodluck Johnathan’s administration, to smuggle the sum of $9.3m from Nigeria to South Africa.[19][20] The allegations was however disproved when the former Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) president, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor came out to declare the plane in question belonged to him.[21][22]
Awards and Honours[edit]
Felix Idiga holds the following awards and Honours:
Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) and Chartered Fellow, Chattered Institute of Public Resources, Management and Politics (CIPRMP) Ghana[23]
Northern Youth Council Award.[24]
Nobel Global News Magazine - ‘High Profile Excellent Legacy Award’[25]
National Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) - 'Integrity Award'[26]
References[edit]
- ↑ "'Why Orlu leaders endorsed Idiga for Senate'". The Nation Newspaper. 2014-08-23. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- ↑ "ABOUT US". Jafacgroup. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ↑ "2019 : Buhari unveils unity band in Abuja". Vanguard News. 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ↑ mrkingsley (2018-03-01). "THE PROFILE OF CHIEF SIR FELIX CHIDI IDIGA (JAFAC)". Eyewitness.ng | Official Site. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ "$9.3m laundering: NCAA to sanction crew over South African arrest". Vanguard News. 2014-09-16. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ↑ OtownGist (2015-03-17). "JAFAC donates N100,000 to cancer patient". OtownGist. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ "Felix Idiga Foundation Set To Touch Lives In Orlu Zone | Imo Trumpeta newspaper". Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ Newspaper, Watchdog (2018-03-06). "JAFAC Embarks on N60M Empowerment Programme". Watchdog Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ "2015: Okorocha Endorses Idiga For Orlu Senatorial Seat – 247ureports.com". Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ "Idiga eyes Orlu senatorial seat". The Nation Newspaper. 2014-07-28. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ "2019 : Buhari unveils unity band in Abuja". Vanguard News. 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ↑ Ogidan, Samuel (2019-03-13). "GOGAN Urges Govs, NASS Members-Elect To Partner With Buhari For Good Governance". Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ↑ Reporters, Our (2019-04-16). "PMB's Records Of Good Governance Unmatched –GOGAN". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ↑ Editors, Our (2018-07-18). "'Buhari Proves Himself An Investment Driven Leader'-GOGAN". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ↑ Oladele, David (2018-08-30). "2019: Buhari's re-election will pave way for Igbo presidency - Idiga". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ Ogidan, Samuel (2019-03-13). "GOGAN Urges Govs, NASS Members-Elect To Partner With Buhari For Good Governance". Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ↑ "Nigeria MPs probe arms deal cash". 2014-09-24. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ↑ Odunsi, Wale (2014-09-17). "$9m arms deal: Buhari Vanguard calls for arrest, prosecution of Oritsejafor, Idiga". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- ↑ siteadmin (2014-09-15). "Arms Smuggling Jet Caught With $10million In South Africa Linked To CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ↑ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (2014-09-16). "Jet arrested with $10million in South Africa allegedly belongs CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ↑ "Nigerian govt admits ownership of $9.3 million arms money seized by South Africa - Premium Times Nigeria". 2014-09-16. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ↑ "$9.3m arms deal: Oritsejafor opens up". Vanguard News. 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ↑ "Fellowship Awards – CIPRMP". Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ Onunkwo, High Chf Johnbosco (2019-06-20). "A well-deserved youth council award". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ "Excellence Legacy Award To Be Conferred On Chief Sir Felix Idiga". P.M.EXPRESS. 2018-04-28. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ↑ "Chief Sir Felix Idiga To Bag NACJ's 2018 Integrity Award". P.M.EXPRESS. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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