Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah |
Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah,
who is aware of the details of his big ideas, has hands-on management style
with every operation of his numerous companies. He breathes the art and
science of business so well that he could narrate the details of his current
auspicious project. So, business investment to him is less obstreperous, but
pragmatically palliatives that allow for the emergence of superior ideas in the
form of tangible business entities. Consequently, Dr. Ubah is never content
with the present—he’s always looking for ways to correct the anomalies in the
lives of people who need some helping hands. As a result, he is continuously embarking
on new ideas to uplift humanity in concrete ways.
We took time
to tour one of his new concepts, the massive Ifeanyi Ubah Games Village in Nnewi/Ozubulu under construction. We
characterize it as massive because of the scope and financial resources that
have already been invested in the project. Also, the additional resources to be
expended before the completion of the project may better be imagined than
estimated. The evidence of capital outlay for the project could be visible to
those who have the opportunity to be on the site.
When
completed, the Games Village will house Olympic standard swimming pools, the
Olympic standard track and field, indoor Hall, Five-Star Hotel, Women and Youth
Development Centre, Sports Academy, Hospital, Training Pitch, Athletes Accommodation,
Industrial Technology Hub, and FC Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium, the home
turf for the football club.
The stadium
will have two sections with one containing natural grass and the other
containing synthetic grass of international standard. With acres of land for
expansion, the Village could accommodate an amusement park to maximize the
tourism potential. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, a soccer enthusiast has the wherewithal to
come up with the concept and execute it flawlessly to the completion. It is pertinent
to note that the facility is being built by his construction company.
The most
important thing about this project is the direct and indirect jobs it is
currently providing. While on site, there were many construction workers toiling
for income for their families. People in various segments of the construction
industry were working tirelessly to complete the project on schedule. The construction
of the project currently provides additional income and related jobs to the
suppliers of building materials in the surrounding areas. We noticed that Ibeto Cement is exclusively being used
for the project.
Mom &
pop businesses sprang up to cater for the construction workers who must
satisfy their heavy appetite for the heavy lifting. The construction of the
Games Village is impacting the economy of the area as it promises to be a boon
to the hospitality and tourism industries in the area in particular and in
Nigeria in general because the entire operation will provide over 5000 direct
and indirect jobs.
Upon
completion the Games Village will have the potential to attract foreign
visitors if packaged and marketed very effectively in the foreign media. I
strongly recommend that the operations of the facility should target the
American college students who want go out of the country for their spring break
in March of every year.
Without a
doubt, the Ifeanyi Ubah Games Village
would be an attractive tourist center that would attract tourists of all ages
from all over the world. It is destined to be the Africa’s best must-go place
for the foreseeable future. So, touring the massive Ifeanyi Ubah Games village under construction with the man himself,
Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, was insightful and served as a window through which I could
assess the character and business acumen of Dr. Ubah. It was not a surprise to
those who are familiar with business undertakings of Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah.
The man is a
trailblazer and has been driven by a sustained vision and plethora of new ideas
cascading on his holdings. Ubah’s primary focus is not necessarily to make
money. He builds these businesses to enable people earn income through direct
and indirect employment. In addition to the economic effects of his projects,
the social impacts and cultural pride of Ifeanyi Ubah’s investments in the
southeast should be emphasized and highlighted
If other
wealthy people, in Nigeria could emulate Dr. Ubah and embark on similar
projects in their locale, they would lift people off from poverty. The standard
of living of the people from the area would be enhanced significantly if
industries are sited there. (Sun)
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