Godwin Ubaka Okeke
| Godwin Ubaka Okeke | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Ubaka |
| Pronunciation | Ụ-bah-kah |
| Born | 6 June |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Nigeria |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Community Grammar School, Nnobi |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Transportation |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Patricia Okeke |
| 🌐 Website | https://guotransport.com/ |
Godwin Ubaka Okeke, born 6 June 1949, is a Nigerian businessman from Adazi-Ani Anambra State.[1] He is the Chairman, Board of Directors of G. U. Okeke Transport Services Company Limited and G.U.O. & SONS LTD.[2]
Early Life
Godwin was born in Adazi-Ani and raised in Onitsha, where he finished his schooling at Central School in Onitsha in 1955. He attended his secondary education at Community Grammar School, Nnobi.[3]
Career
Godwin started his business career after the Civil War, ignited by vehicle scarcity to and fro Enugu and Onitsha. He saw opportunity in transporting passengers from Onitsha to Adazi-Ani. Having gone on several trips using his parents' Peugeot saloon car, he continued transporting passengers daily, and this elevated his interest in the transportation business. He is the founder of G.U.O. Transport Company Ltd, founded in 1980.[3][4][5]
Personal Life
He married Patricia Obiageli Okeke of Umuru, Adazi-Ani. The marriage is blessed with six boys.[6]
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- ↑ News, A. B. S. (2019-06-20). "Commentary: Biography Of Chief Dr. (Sir) Godwin Ubaka Okeke". ABS - Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ Nwafor (2025-06-05). "Monumental corruption has crippled Nigeria's economy – GUO motors boss". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Atqnews (2022-08-02). "News: The Life Of Nigerian Billionaire, Godwin Ubaka Okeke, Founder GUO Transport, Net worth, Biography And Cars". ATQ News. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ vanguard (2015-05-21). "How I delivered ransom to kidnappers of GUO Motors boss - Personal driver". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ Rapheal (2019-07-08). "I started transportation business at 21 with my father's Peugeot 404 car –GU Okeke, Chairman, GUO Motors". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ David (2024-05-28). "Birthday: Anambra Businessman Okeke, Wife Builds Classroom Block, Hostel For School Of Deaf, Dumb". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
