About The Candidate
Quick Facts:
- Full Name: Owelle (Dr) Prince Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu, MFR
- Date of Birth: March 20, 1967 (57 years)
- Hometown: Dimala village, Osumenyi, Nnewi South LGA
- Parents: Chief Nnadialor & Madam Loveline Ukachukwu
- Title: Ikukuoma Ndi Igbo (Shelter of the Igbo People)
Owelle (Dr) Prince Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu, MFR, is a distinguished businessman, philanthropist, and political leader with a proven track record of success in both private and public sectors.
Early Life & Education
Born into the respected family of Chief Nnadialor and Madam Loveline Ukachukwu in Osumenyi, young Nicholas attended Omaigwe Primary School (1976-1981) and Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha (1982-1986). He earned his B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Calabar and was later awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by Tansian University in 2016.
Business Empire
Beginning as an apprentice in his brothers' company in Gombe, Ukachukwu's entrepreneurial journey led to the creation of SNECOU Group Limited, a conglomerate with investments in:
- Oil and Gas (Integrated Royal Oil & Gas, Phil-Tech Oil & Gas)
- Real Estate & Construction (Prince & Princess Estate, Good Homes Estate)
- Agriculture
- Education (British Nigeria Academy, European University of Nigeria)
- Media
Political Career
His political journey includes:
- First Executive Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (non-indigene)
- Member, House of Representatives (1999-2003) where he served as Chairman, House Committee on FCT and Oil & Gas
- Gubernatorial candidate in 2006 (PPA), 2010 (HDP)
- Senatorial candidate in 2019 (APGA)
- 2025 APC Governorship Candidate for Anambra State
Philanthropy & Legacy
Beyond business and politics, Ukachukwu is renowned for his humanitarian works:
- Established scholarship programs for indigent students
- Sponsors regular medical outreach programs
- Donated ₦270 million for hostel construction at Tansian University
- Created thousands of jobs through his business ventures
- Advocate for Igbo cultural preservation and development
Education
B.Sc. Business Administration (UniCal)
Honorary Doctorate (Tansian University)
Multiple international fellowships
Business
Founder & Chairman of SNECOU Group
15+ subsidiary companies
Multi-billion naira investments
Thousands employed
Philanthropy
₦270M university donation
Free education programs
Medical outreach initiatives
Community development projects
Honors
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)
Multiple national/international awards
Pillar of Tansian University
NUJ Man of the Year
