By Njoku Macdonald Obinna
The rising success story, highly impressive profile and business trajectory of a hardworking Imo State born Ghana- based real estate mogul, corporate businessman, compassionate philanthropist, respected community leader and socialite, Chief Nwokodiuko Donald Chinemerem, and the attendant blessings that came with it was far from being automatic in the lyrics of Nigeria’s late afrobeat songwriter and singer, Mohbad – Imole.
Born into the family of late Chief & Lolo Donatus Nwokodiuko Nwosu in Umugama Lorji village, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. After his early primary and secondary education in Nigeria, his penchant for knowledge and love for further studies propelled him to travel to Ghana where he acquired a degree in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource Management from Dominion University College, which is affiliated to the prestigious University of Cape Coast, Republic of Ghana.
The serial entrepreneur, boardroom business strategist and silent achiever, Nwokodiuko Donald Chinemerem, walked his way to the top by dint of hardwork, patience, consistency and honesty in his dealings with friends, associates and business partners; sterling leadership qualities that have distinguished him from his contemporary.
` Nwachinemerem` as his chieftaincy title indicates: Nwokodiuko Donald has graciously established himself as one of the most notable and visible voices in the socio-economic and cultural leadership discourse of successful young Igbo businessmen living in Ghana as he made a phenomenal integration into the club of excellence by identifying with other true progressives like High Chief Dr. Okwudiri Divine Nwandu (Akunaeshiobiike of Mbaise, Afor l of Ihitteaforukwu), Dr. Chinedu Okoye (Edu Spain), among other cerebral business associates and friends.
The Chairman of King Donald Company, Accra – Ghana, Chief Nwokodiuko Donald Nwachinemere, a very humble and unassuming leader, is a study in humility and discipline!
A man whose life-style and brand of politics and business philosophy provides the nexus for both intellectual and organizational activity and people-factor kind of election winning strategies. A self-contented leader who has distinguished himself from the vagaries and excessive aggrandizement and gluttonous accumulation of wealth which I have observed amongst the present political leaders, which suggests that most of them are mentally and psychologically unsuitable for public office.
However, outside and beyond his diverse business interests in real estate, bureau de change, car dealerships, transportation, equipment leasing, agriculture and beauty salons in Ghana and across West Africa; the boardroom business strategist and burgeon billionaire serial entrepreneur, Chief Nwokodiuko Donald Chinemerem, is passionately committed to charity and humanitarian outreach through Across The World Foundation, a non-profit organization established by his Amazon of a beautiful wife – Mrs. Angele Nwokodiuko, to touch lives very positively.
Through this Humanitarian Foundation, Across The World, Chief Nwokodiuko Donald Chinemerem and his lovely wife , Lolo Angele Nwokodiuko have been deeply involved in supporting the less privileged; the depressed, the hungry, the homeless and the motherless, particularly by providing meals for the poor and supporting numerous orphanage homes in Nigeria, Ghana, and Congo Brazzaville.
Chief Nwokodiuko Donald Nwachinemere , a compassionate philanthropist of note has been a financial pillar and source of strength to Across The World Foundation, as he always makes himself available whenever the Foundation is visiting government schools, with a special focus on girls’ education, where they distribute free sanitary pads.
Additionally, Chief Donald Nwachinemere alongside his wife dedicate their time to visit hospitals and prison inmates where they render humanitarian services to those in need. And no doubt, these efforts in humanitarian service have received significant recognition both at home and abroad, to the glory of God.
From the light of above and on good records too, Chief Nwokodiuko Donald Chinemerem has meaningfully impacted lives through selfless community service, youth engagement, and practical empowerment.
Therefore, it is no suprise to keen observers as he was recognized and honoured by the Alumni Association of a prestigious institution like the University of Nigeria- Nsuka (UNN), Enugu Campus on Friday, October 6, 2023, with a well deserved Philanthrophic Icon Award in recognition and appreciation for distinguishing himself in his chosen career and impacting on humanity, thereby, restoring the dignity of man.
The soft- speaking but highly focused, visionary and purposeful business Czar, Chief Nwokodiuko Donald Chinemere, with a friendly gaze bearing a warm smile, walked up to the stage to accept his well deserved award plague , to the glory of God and in service to humanity.