10 Things You Should Know About Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

10 Things You Should Know About Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

The Nigerian Senate is mourning the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away on Saturday in London, UK. Ubah, the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil, was set to celebrate his 53rd birthday on September 3……. CONTINUE READING 

His death represents a significant loss for both the Anambra South Senatorial District and the nation at large.

**Ten Notable Facts About Senator Ifeanyi Ubah**

1. **Age and Early Life:** Ubah was 52 years old at the time of his death and would have turned 53 on September 3, 2024.

2. **Education:** Ubah left Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, due to financial constraints to pursue trade skills. He later attended various local and international business courses and seminars.

3. **Business Ventures:** He started as an exporter of motor tyres and spare parts across West Africa and expanded his business into Europe, including Belgium and the UK.

4. **Capital Oil:** Ubah founded Capital Oil in 2001, which operates one of the largest tank farms for petroleum products storage and distribution in Lagos.

5. **The Authority Newspaper:** He established The Authority Newspaper, a daily Nigerian publication, which was launched on October 15, 2015.

6. **Football Club:** Ubah founded Ifeanyi Ubah F.C. in the Nigeria Premier League, purchasing it from Gabros International Football Club. He also created the Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation.

7. **Political Career:** Ubah ran for Anambra governorship in 2014 with the Labour Party but did not win. He was elected as the Anambra South Senator on February 24, 2019, under the Young Progressive Party and later joined the All Progressives Congress.

8. **Personal Life:** Ubah was married to Uchenna Ubah, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, and they had five children together.

9. **Assassination Attempt:** In September 2022, Ubah survived an ambush by gunmen in Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State. The attack, which targeted his convoy, resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including two policemen, but Ubah escaped unharmed due to his bulletproof vehicle.

10. **Family Background:** Ubah was the eldest of seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsus Ubah in Otolo, Nnewi, Anambra State.