Today is the birthday of youngest most successful Igbo Industrialist, Mr John Ezeobi, Chairman, Zobis Electrical Wire and Cable Ltd. Here are 10 important things to know about the courageous entrepreneur
Humble Beginnings: John Ezeobi grew up in Okoti-Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State, in a middle-class family.
Academic Background: He studied Political Science at ESUT (Enugu State University of Science and Technology).
Early Struggles: Started as a small trader in 2006 with one shop in Onitsha. The trading company would metamorphosed into an industry in 2012.
John Zobis Group: Founded the conglomerate with subsidiaries like Zobis Electrical Wire and Cable Ltd, JZ Bulb Ltd, John Zobis Oil and Gas, and John Zobis Electricals.
First Loan: Took his first Major loan from BOI (Bank of Industry) in 2012 and repaid in 2015.
Rapid Growth: In his 30s, built one of Anambra’s biggest companies, sitting on over 400 plots with more than 100 workers.
National Presence: Has major offices in Onitsha, Lagos, and a state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Abuja.
Recognition: Considered the youngest, most successful Igbo industrialist.
Industrial City: Acquired over 3000 plots to build the first privately owned industrial city in Odekpe, Anambra State.
Legacy: At 42, Mr John Ezeobi has built one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Nigeria according to Business Times.
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