Date of Birth: Friday (Nkwo) 4,h April, 1947 State of Origin: Imo Local Government Area: Orsu Village/Town: Amazu Ebenator t Dr. Chigbokwu Theo Okenze was born in Amazu Ebenator in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo Slate to the Okenze family. He grew up in Warm where he spent his early childhood and began his primary education. Education • Okere Union Primary school, Warri Delta Slate 1952 1953 • All Saints School Ebenator 1954 1955 • St Joseph's College Okporo Orlu 1956 1959 • Bishop Shanahan Training College ( BSTC) Orlu 1961 1964 • University of Ibadan • Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIlA) Lagos • State University of Hawaii . USA Job Experiences • Taught from 1965 1973 • Nigeria Defence Academy (for special National Service as part of his NYSC he studied with NDA Scholarship) • Joined the then Imo Broadcasting Service ( IBS) as a pupil journalist and broadcaster. 1977 • Acting Director-General IBC • Chairman of Imo Broadcasting Service NUJ- including present Abia. Ebonyi and Imo States Council NUJ 1985 1987 sroSrz:r*s:1^2 irr^ofnuj and <-,he"— "—^ «-• *—Membership of Professional Bodies • Member Nigeria Institute of Public Relations. Community Development Roles ,TO,ny Commi"ccs involved ,n planning mobiH2a,i°°and -p-—«» of Prog Helped ,„ build the good market in the community, p,„ the electricity, building of two Primary Schools; and a secondary school He is a lover of Jesus Christ,. Though a strong Catholic, he loves all genuine Christ-like personalities and churches Dr Okenze is married with five children. OKERE, Austin Contact Address: Computer Warehouse Group, LagosEducation • University of Lagos Akoka Lagos. B.Sc. Computer Science. • Lagos Business School. Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Job Experience • System Analysis. Sales and Marketing Computer Warehouse since 1992 • Managing Director and CEO. Computer Warehouse Group of Companies. Publications and Membership of Professional Bodies Mr. Okere has authored several works and belongs to a number of professional bodies, including • Member. Institute of Directors ( IOD). c • Member Nigerian Economic Summit Group ( NESG) • Executive Member of the Nigerian- South African Chamber of Commerce.
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