Date of Birth: Saturday (Eke) 8'" October, 1955 S ate of Origin: Imo ( lief Steve Amadi is a well-rounded Industrialist and consummate professional, who flickers through Nigeria's business firmament like a comet, leaving indelible traces behind. Clief Amadi is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Award Winning Crisp Inlernational Limited and also the President Kaduna S tippers Association. Born on October 8'1'. 1955 in Owerri. Imo State. J trough Chief Steve's economic andsocial activities, he hasprovided effective anddynamic leadership to many wherever he hasfound himself. That i: why he is known more todayas a grassroots emancipator because of his underlying philosophy that those who have through their sweat and hard wirk soared above the ordinary, should not behave like the eagle which highabove, surveys the sky only for preys to devour. lie believes in the emancipation ofthe people through empowerment and encouragement in all forms. F lucation and Qualifications Obtained • St. Paul's Catholic Primary School. Owerri (FSLC) • St. Jude's College Lagos GCE O/Level and A/Level • Kaduna State Polytechnic (Marketing) • AbubakarTafawa Balewa University (PGD) • Lagos State University (Master in Business Administration) F tablishments and Achievements S nee theinception of Imo State in 1976. ChiefAmadi has remained a recurring decimal in the development and peaceful harmony ofthe State. • Established the Ekwema Community Bank, with the sole aim of providing job opportunities for people as well as equipping small-scale industries in their efforts through the provision of financial assistance. Today, this bank is one ofthe strongest, in the South East, as it has activated commercial and economic activities since its establishment • What has made Chief Amadi remarkably different from other industrialists and businessmen is his forthrightness and clarity ofpurpose in the pursuit of business ideals • Through his Company, he has contributed to the growth ofthe Maritime and Shipping Industry • As the President ofKaduna Shippers Association, he has brought purposeful and pragmatic leadership to the group, which today, remains one ofthe best in the 36 States ofthe Federation. Ilonourary Awards He has to his credit the following honourary awards: • Custom Service Merit Award. 1992 • Maritime Quality Service Merit Award. 1997 • Men ofAchievement Award Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gold Merit Award in Maritime, 1999 • Maritime Gold Merit Award, 2001 • Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Award. 2003 Membership of Professional Bodies • Fellow. Institute of Corporate Executives • Fellow. Institute of Corporate Management of Nigeria • Associate Member, Institute of Management Specialists • Member. Institute of Marketing. London • Member. Nigeria-America Chamber of Commerce • Member. Kano State Chamber of Commerce and Industry Contributions to Community, State and National Development ChiefSteveAmadihas been described by manyas the Iconof poverty alleviation, he has done creditably well in this area to complement the efforts of government. For instance, he has achieved the following: • Establishment of loan scheme for uplifting the living standard ofthe less privileged in his communily and environs. Through the scheme, the needy could obtain interest free loans to establish Cottage industries, acquire skills or aid their farming activities • Chairman. Committee for Stadium Development. Imo State • Fle has been a source ofencouragement to many on educational pursuit by offering scholarships to indigent students and manyhave benefited from this. • Rehabilitation of roads in his State Capital and provision Satellite Water Scheme that is serving the entire State. Traditional Title • It is because ofthis and several of his kind gestures that his people recognized him as NWACH1TUMARA-UGO; one whose honour is coming from God. Chief Amadi being an industrialist has played a very pivotal and dominant role in Nigeria. His life is worthy of emulation especially to our upcoming Igbo youths, lie is a role model and an Icon of our time. He is happily married with children.
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