By Michael Ovat -Awka
A prominent Nigerian transport mogul, an industrialist and the founder of Chisco Group, Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu (MFR, CON), on Tuesday, tour Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam campus, Anambra State ahead of his maiden annual public lecture series.
The Amichi-Nnewi born businessman was accompanied by his management team, including his two daughters, Miss Chiamaka Anyaegbu, Barrister Chinenye Anyaegbu, the South East, South South coordinator of Chisco Group, Mr Uche Ochuba and the Legal coordinator of Chisco Group, Uzo Ndukwe Esq.
He was lead by the Varsity’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha alongside the University community and the media.
The Chidi Anyaegbu Maiden Annual Public Lecture Series is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, celebrating his 70th birthday.
The event details are as follows;
“Theme: “Enterprise Across Generations: Merging Indigenous Business Knowledge With Modern Investment Strategies for National Prosperity”
“Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alex Otti (OFR), Governor of Abia State.
“Time and Venue: 10:00 AM at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Auditorium, Igbariam Campus.
Key Highlights include; “Book Presentation: Launch of “Platinum Footprints of Enterprise: The Life, Leadership and Legacies of Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu”.
” Endowment and Infrastructure: Announcement of a ₦1 Billion Endowment Fund for research alongside a groundbreaking for the new Chidi Anyaegbu Department of Transport Management and Multi-Purpose Auditorium.
In her brief remark shortly after the tour, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Omenugha, commended the philanthropist for his continued support to humanity.
Omenugha assure Chief Anyaegbu of judicious used of whatever investment he made to the University.
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