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Anioma Nation Mourns Chief Israel Ogbue: Former UBA Chairman and Towering Community Leader

 Anioma Nation Mourns Chief Israel Ogbue: Former UBA Chairman and Towering Community Leader



​By Emeka Esogbue


​The Anioma people of Onicha-Olona, alongside the Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, have formally announced the transition of Chief Israel C. Ogbue.


​A distinguished statesman of the boardroom, Chief Ogbue served as a former Chairman of UBA. He was also the beloved father of Dr. Awele Vivien Elumelu, Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited and Co-Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and father-in-law to the renowned billionaire philanthropist, Mr. Tony Elumelu.


​Born on February 18, 1927, in Umuolo Village, Onicha-Olona, Delta State, Chief Ogbue’s life was defined by a commitment to service and intellectual rigor. 

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He began his professional journey in the Federal Civil Service before traveling to the United Kingdom for advanced studies.


​He built an illustrious career at the National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NICON), ascending through the senior management ranks and serving with distinction until his retirement in 1988.

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Over six decades, he earned a reputation as a disciplined administrator, leaving an indelible mark of integrity on both Nigeria’s public and private sectors.


​Beyond his corporate achievements, Chief Ogbue was a traditional icon, holding the prestigious title of Ogude of Onicha-Olona Kingdom.


​He passed away on Wednesday at the age of 99 and leaves behind a legacy of institutional excellence and a family that continues to shape the economic landscape of Africa. He will be deeply missed by his community, the banking industry, and the nation at large.


May his soul rest in peace!

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