Ifeanyi Ubah is a Nigerian businessman, entrepreneur and current Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial district under the All Progressives Party’s umbrella.
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah was reported to have died in his hotel room in London. Senator Ubah who had earlier yesterday redeemed a 71 million Naira pledge to the APC chapter of Anambra.
In this article, OldNaijaHistory will take you through Ifeanyi Ubah Biography, rise and journey, achievements and all.
Early Life and Education
Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was born on September 3, 1971 in Otolo quarters of Nnewi, in Anambra South area of Anambra State.
He was born as the first son of seven children to Mr. & Mrs. Alphonsus Ubah. Due to family financial constraints, Ifeanyi dropped out of Premiere Academy in Lugbe, Abuja at a young age to learn a trade.
Despite leaving formal education early, Ifeanyi attended several local and international business courses and seminars, focusing on leadership and business management.
Business and Ventures
Ifeanyi Ubah started business after he finished learning the car spare parts business and became a tyre exporter. He worked across countries in West Africa like Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and DR Congo.
He expanded into Oil and Gas in 2001 by creating Capital Oil and Gas Limited.
He expanded his business ventures to Europe, including Belgium and the United Kingdom.
Ifeanyi Ubah had other businesses and investments which included;
– The Authority Newspaper, a Nigerian daily newspaper.
– Ifeanyi Ubah F.C., a football club in the Nigeria Premier League, which he acquired after its previous name, Gabros International Football Club.
Political Career
Ubah contested the Anambra gubernatorial election under the platform of the Labour Party in 2014 but he did not win.
In February 24, 2019, he was declared the winner of the Anambra South Senatorial elections under the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP). Later, he defected to Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Attempted Assassination
Ubah survived an assassination attempt in September 2022, when gunmen attacked his convoy in Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State. His bulletproof vehicle saved him, but at least 5 people, including 2 policemen, were killed.
Wife and Children
Ifeanyi was married to Uchenna Ubah, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria. They had 5 children together. He also ran a foundation named after him, the Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation.
Networth and Estimated Value
Ifeanyi Ubah’s networth was valued at over $1.5 billion USD.
Ifeanyi Ubah’s Death, Causes
Ifeanyi Ubah’s Death was reported by StreetJournalThe StreetJournal on July 27.
He was reportedly found dead in his hotel room in London.
