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Chief Emuoboh Gbagi: Biography, Age, Education, Career, and More
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Chief Emuoboh Gbagi is a Nigerian politician and the eldest son of the late former Minister of Education, Kenneth Gbagi.
Early Life and Background
Chief Emuoboh Gbagi was born in June 1985 to the Late Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth O. Gbagi, a former Minister of State for Education in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Chief Mrs. Evelyn Gbagi. Gbagi is 39 years old as of June 2024.
He hails from Oginibo in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. His early life was marked by a blend of experiences in Nigeria and the United States, where he frequently shuttled between the two countries.
Education
Chief Emuoboh’s educational journey began at Greensprings Primary School in Lagos, Nigeria.
He attended Atlantic Hall Secondary School, Maryland, Lagos, before moving to the United States, where he completed his secondary education at Munster High School, Munster, Indiana.
He later pursued higher education at Purdue University, USA, before transferring to Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Business Career
Chief Emuoboh Gbagi is a distinguished businessman with a successful career that spans various industries. Despite his privileged background, he started his career with humble beginnings, working at a car wash in 2002 and later as a sales clerk at KFC in 2004. While studying at Purdue University, he worked as a lab attendant to support himself.
In 2007, he established Fours USA, a company specializing in the buying, shipping, and clearing of vehicles worldwide, and managing properties for the GKO Properties Group.
Upon returning to Nigeria in 2009, he became the Managing Director of GKO Properties Group, overseeing the management of hotels, including the illustrious Signatious Hotel in Warri, Delta State.
Chief Emuoboh later founded Blue Delta Integrated Services Limited, an advertising company specializing in digital screens and signage.
The company expanded into a group of companies that includes Exquisite Cuts, a chain of men’s grooming outfits, Blue Delta Schools Ltd, a global standard school in Warri, Symptoms Pharmaceutical LTD, a chain of pharmacies as well as Blue Delta Petroleum Resources LTD, an oil and gas company that services the bustling Nigerian oil sector.
Be that as it may, Chief Emuoboh also currently serves as the Chairman of GKO Group of Companies, a global conglomerate which spans various sectors including Hospitality, Investment, Construction, Security, Power and Oil & Gas.
Political Career
Chief Emuoboh Gbagi’s political career began upon his return to Nigeria, driven by a desire to bring progressive ideas from the developed world to his home country.
He joined the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and became a delegate from Jeremi Ward 2, Ughelli South LGA, in 2014 and 2018. He played a significant role in youth mobilization during the 2015 General Election in Delta State.
Although his bid for a Delta State House of Assembly position in 2018 was unsuccessful, he went on to hold several important positions, including:
- Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on DESOPADEC (Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission) from October 2015 to August 2018.
- Special Adviser to the Governor on DESOPADEC from October 2018 to May 2019.
- Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Development (two terms).
- Secretary of the College of Special Advisers in July 2021, serving until the end of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration in May 2023.
Community Leadership
Chief Emuoboh is a recognized community leader. In January 2015, he was conferred with the traditional title of Ame of Ughelli Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Oharisi, the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, in recognition of his contributions to community development and his leadership among the youth.
Awards and Recognition
Chief Emuoboh Gbagi has received several accolades for his contributions to society, including:
- Distinguished Youth Personality of the Year Award in 2019 by the Oil City Advancement Group.
- Most Distinguished Youngest Office Holder of the Year 2019 by the Udu Icon/Role Model Awards.
Personal Life
- Chief Emuoboh Kenneth Gbagi is a Christian and devoted father. He is dedicated to both his family and his community, continuously striving to uplift those around him.
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