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HON. AUGUSTINE KIM EMEYE

Hon. Augustine Kim Emeye is a B. Ed holder from the University of Wales. A seasoned Educator and Administrator, he has spent several years teaching, from primary to tertiary Education level after which he retired as a Principal.

Due to his knowledge and experience as well as his love for growth and development, he was voted into the National Assembly representing Ika Local Gov’t in the 3rd republic, on 4th April,1992. He has served in various capacities ranging from Managing Director to Board Member and President of various Associations. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Forza Nigeria Limited

MR. NICHOLAS N. EMEYE 

Mr. Nicholas N. Emeye holds a Bachelor Degree (B.SC. Hons.) Political Science from University of Jos and M.B.A (Marketing) from Lagos State University, Lagos. With over 20 years of experience in the Insurance industry, he has attended several courses on Marketing Management both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. His ability to direct and spearhead activities has made it possible for the company to attain this Meteoric growth. He is an Associate of the Marketing Institute of Nigeria. He is currently the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Forza Nigeria Limited.

ESTHER I. EMEYE (MRS)

Mrs Emeye Esther holds a Post Graduate Diploma and an MBA(marketing Management) from University of Calabar. She started her career with Technae Signs Ltd(Lagos). She later joined Centre Point Properties Ltd in Lagos, where she rose to the position of Chief Operations Manager before resigning her appointment in 2007. She is currently the Managing Director of Forza Nigeria Limited bringing her wealth of Experience to bare.

MRS YETUNDE ONI

Mrs. Yetunde Oni Is a seasoned Administrator and has amassed several years of experience in this field. She has undergone thorough and professional training in Nigeria and abroad which has enabled her in impacting positively on her sector. A graduate of Chemistry from the University of Ibadan, she also has a Master’s Degree from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna. She served in various capacities from the Director of Administration (NAFDAC) to the Acting Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) until her retirement in 2017. Shortly after her retirement from NAFDAC as Acting Director-General for two years, She joined as a member of the Board of Directors of Forza Nigeria Limited.

AIG. CHRIS OKEY EZIKE (RTD)

Chris Okey Ezike is a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police. He has served as Commissioner of Police of Rivers State, Edo state and Imo state Police Commands. Before his promotion to CP, Ezike was Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in-charge of Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad. He has headed the IG Anti-Crime Task Force in Edo and Kogi as well as the IG’s Monitoring Unit. He was the pioneer Head of the Nigeria Police Terrorism Investigation Unit. He is a member of Board of Directors Forza Nigeria Limited.

MR. TONY ATUKPOR 

Mr. Atukpor holds Bachelor Degree (B.A. Hons) English from University of

Nigeria, Nsuka, Enugu State and MBA (Management) from Edo State University, Ekpoma. He started his Insurance career with Afri-Ovis Insurance Brokers Ltd in 1994. He left Afri-Ovis for Prudential Alliance Insurance Brokers Ltd. He also worked with Perpetual Assurance Co. Ltd from 2005 to 2007 as a Senior Manager (Marketing) before joining CITA Insurance Brokers Ltd as the General Manager-Operations. He is the General Manager-Operations of Forza Nigeria Limited. He is also a member of the Board of Directors Forza Nigeria Limited.

ALHAJI (DR.) MOHAMMAD BELLO TAMBAWAL 

Alh. Dr. M. B. Tambawal started his career with the Ministry of Works, North-Western State of Nigeria as a Clerical Officer.  After a wide range of experience in various State Ministries including Sokoto, etc., he joined the Federal Judiciary, specifically the Supreme Court of Nigeria as Chief Accountant in 1997, where he rose to the position of Director (Finance and Accounts) before retiring in 2009.

He has to his credit, many academic, professional, and philanthropic awards including the Distinguished National Service Merit Award, Fellow-Certified National Accountant, Fellow-Institute of Financial Management, Chartered Management Accountant, Fellow-Cost and Management Accountant (FCMA).

He is a member of the Board of Directors Forza Nigeria Limited.

MR. OBI E. NWOKOCHA

Mr. Nwokocha holds an M.B.A Degree (Marketing) from Lagos State University, Lagos. An Associate Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London (ACII), he started his Insurance career with Phoenix Assurance Plc.  He later moved to African Prudential Insurance Co. Ltd. Where he rose to become the Managing Director/C.E.O. With the acquisition of African Prudential Insurance Co. Ltd. by Royal Exchange Assurance Co., he was seconded to head the Life Department known as Royal Prudential Life.  He later joined Cita Insurance Brokers Ltd as Executive Director – Technical. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Forza Nigeria Limited.

MR. CHRIS UZOECHI

Mr. Chris Uzoechi is a Bsc (Hons) Political Science holder from the University of Jos, Plateau state. He also holds a MBa (Marketing) from Edo State University, Ekpoma Edo state. He has completed various courses that ranges from Law, Management to Information and Communication Technology. He is a seasoned player and Consultant in the Food, ICT and Logistics Industries and has served in various capacities; from Head of Department Purchase & Marketing with Frenchies Ltd , Executive Director with Alatiel Nig. Ltd., Director/Consultant with Future Leadership Conference (FLC), Consultant  with Fastlane Express International Ltd.

He joined Forza Nigeria Limited and is currently the Executive Director Operations – Lagos Office.