GIANT IN THE TROPIC OF AFRICA: Arthur Eze

• Born on 27 November, 1948 in Ukpo village, Dunukofia Local Government, Anambra State, Nigeria.

• He is popularly known as ‘Prince Arthur Eze’ because he is from a royal family, and his elder brother is the traditional ruler (King) of Ukpo village.

• He is a graduate of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering from the California State University, Long Beach, United States.

• Arthur Eze is a Nigerian oil mogul, philanthropist, politician, and the CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, the largest privately held Nigerian exploration and production group.

• Atlas Oranto Petroleum was founded by Arthur Eze in 1991. The company currently has 22 oil and gas licenses in 12 jurisdictions across Africa. It has assets in Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, among others.

• Till date, the company is the largest holder of oil exploration blocks in Africa.

• As a philanthropist, Arthur Eze is a man who gives in both millions and billions without any expectations whatsoever. Even as he gives freely, he still has more than enough to give from his reservoir of wealth. According to nigerianinfopedia.com, his net worth is estimated at $5.8 billion.

• The Igbos call him, ‘ozoigbondu’ of Igboland and he is said to be the 8th wealthiest man in Africa.

• Arthur Eze is now 73 years old.

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