Pen Master's 8 Givers from Anioma with Foundations

Compiled By Emeka Esogbue

The Anioma region boasts countless renowned philanthropists—far too many to list exhaustively. Yet, I have randomly selected eight exemplary givers to humanity for your inspiration.

One of life's toughest challenges is giving generously. Whether wealth comes easily or through hard labour, parting with it selflessly is a rare gift. Here are those eight standout givers from Anioma:

CHIEF EMMANUEL MBULU

Chief Mbulu is a prominent Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader from Igbodo Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. He founded the Chief Emmanuel Mbulu Family Foundation in 2004 alongside his wife, Chief Mrs. Annia Mbulu (Odozi-Aku of Igbodo Kingdom). Born to the late Chief Egobudike Mbulu, a former schoolteacher, he holds the title Akulue Unor of Igbodo and is celebrated for his wide-ranging charitable impacts.

DR. DORIS AMAKA

Dr. Doris Ochei is a distinguished Nigerian philanthropist, entrepreneur, forensic accountant, and humanitarian from Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. She founded the Doris Amaka Ochei (DAO) Foundation, which drives community development, poverty alleviation, education, women's empowerment, health initiatives, and aid—prioritizing Anioma but reaching further. Born into the Nwaefulu family of Udo Quarters in Ubulu-Uku, she is married to Major General Raymond Ochei (retd.), from Onicha-Olona.

OBI DR. HENRY CHUKWUMA AJUDUA

Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua is a leading Nigerian-American medical doctor, public health expert, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. As President of Vebron Global Inc., a multinational firm in healthcare, strategic positioning, and business—he channels philanthropy through Vebron Carre International, its charitable arm. With his wife, Obi Okpoho Dr. Vivian Ajudua (a nurse practitioner), and their children, he focuses on selfless giving in Ibusa and beyond. He hails from the prominent Ajudua family of Umuodafe in Ibusa.

AUSTIN OJUNEKWU AVURU

He is a highly accomplished Nigerian geologist, entrepreneur, oil and gas executive, investor, and philanthropist from Abbi in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. A former CEO/MD of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc and founder of Platform Petroleum, he is revered in Ukwuani for supporting education, community development, and charities. Many link his business success to his impactful giving. Born to a cocoa-farming father, his contributions extend regionally and nationally.

PRINCE IBE OZOMA

Prince Ozoma is a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Issele-Uku in Aniocha North LGA, Delta State. As Chairman and CEO of Fidelity Fortune Group of Companies, he runs the Prince Ibe Ozoma Foundation, offering annual scholarships like N300,000 to over 30 Issele-Uku undergraduates and N1 million to Anioma Medical Professionals Forum members. The Obi of Issele-Uku has publicly commended his steady support for youth education.Chief

MICHAEL BRIAN ONYEKALICHUKWU ODIAKOSA

Chief Odiakosa is a key Anioma figure from Idumuje Unor, Delta State. Conferred the chieftaincy title Nwadialor of Idumuje-Uno Kingdom on December 17, 2017, by HRM Obi Charles Chukwuwinke Anyasi III (in a ceremony attended by notable leaders, including this author, Pen Master), he leads the Nwadialor Philanthropic Foundation. It funds free medical outreaches in communities like Idumuje-Unor, Akwukwu-Igbo, Onicha-Olona, and Issele-Uku—treating hundreds yearly with consultations, screenings, drugs, road grading (e.g., Idumuje-Unor Road), and aid for vulnerable groups. In 2024, these efforts made major regional headlines.

HIGH CHIEF JOHNSON OSSAI OPONE (FCA)

High Chief Opone is a respected leader, professional accountant, and philanthropist from Utagba-Ogbe in the Ndokwa/Ukwuani area of Delta State. Known for his "golden heart" and accessibility, he served as President-General of the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU), the apex socio-cultural body for Ndokwa people, blending professional excellence with grassroots humanitarianism in Kwale and surrounds.

DR. MABATAH GRACE

Dr. Francesca (MGF) is a practicing pharmacist, medical doctor, and leading philanthropist from Emuhu in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, with impact rippling across the Ika Federal Constituency. Through the Mabatah Grace Francesca (MGF) Movement, she champions rural healthcare and literacy via free medical outreaches with drug distribution; major quiz and reading competitions to revive youth reading culture in secondary schools; and infrastructure like modern toilet facilities and water boreholes in local schools.

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