Dr. Barr. Okwun Ojah: A Renowned Philanthropist And Multifaceted Professional

Dr. Barr. OKWUN OJAH (Ogbankpu Ohafia), The Akwuozio Of Ndi Umuozio, was born into the family of late chief Ojah Okwun and late madam Bessey Ojah of Ndi Umuozio Compound, Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia LGA, Abia State.

He is an Australian-based medical doctor, a Forensic physician, lawyer, an author of great repute, and a renowned philanthropist. He possesses a very humble character trait that enables him to treat every human being with respect and compassion.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

It could be succinctly said that Dr. Barr. OKWUN OJAH is an academic guru, with an insatiable quest for knowledge in diverse fields of endeavour. His quest for greater educational attainment took him outside the shores of Nigeria where he meritoriously amassed over nine (9) academic degrees and diplomas in different professional fields.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (BMBCH), University of Calabar, Nigeria (1992).

Fellow, Royal Australian College of general practitioners, (FRACGP) Australia (2003)

Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medical (FACRRM(2005) Graduate Diploma, Forensic Medicine, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Monsah University, Australia (2007).

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of AmidLe, New/wales (2010)

Graduate Diploma in Legal practice (AMU), Canberra (2011).

Master of Laws, with distinction (Legal practice) Australian National University(2013) Diploma of Dermatology, Australian Institute of Dermatology,- 2016.

LEGAL PRACTICE:

Barr. Ojah was sworn in as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New south Wales, Sydney on 2nd December 2011. He entered into the registry of High court of Australia in January, 2012. Barrister Ojah attends to legal matters referred to him by legal and medical colleagues. He became a member of GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOURS SOCIETY IN APRIL, 2013. Dr. OJAH has authored several books including the Medical triller “IT NEVER RAINED, IT POURED” http://www.amazon.com/it-never rained-it-poured/pd/1508546053, http://www.amazon.com/okwun-ojah

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

Dr. Barr. Okwun Ojah is a frontline member of the Atuegwu Age grade of Amaekpu Ohafia He is a grassroots-minded individual with deep consciousness in community development activities. He has contributed immensely to the infrastructural, social and cultural development of his community.

Some of his outstanding contributions included, but not limited to: compound hall), to a state-of-the-arts complex with internet enabled laptops, standby generating

Reconstruction, furnishing and upgrading of the historic Obu Ndi Umuozio, (Ndi Umuozio plants, and water storage facilities. Donation/installation of brand new 300/11KVA transformer for community electrification. Construction of AMAEKPU-AMANGWU rural link road to ease economic, social and

Agricultural Activities.

Yearly provision and distribution of food items to all compounds in Amaekpu Ohafia. Donation of covid-19 protective equipment and food items to various communities in Ohafia in phases viz:

1) Phase 1- Amaekpu Ohafia community

2) Phase II – Ndi Ibe Ohafia community

3) Phase III – AMUMA Ohafia community

4) Phase IV – Ndi UDUMA Ukwu, Ndi Aku, and Oboro Ohafia Community.

5. Phase V – Amaekpu Ohafia, in addition to individual gifts to people with special needs.

Sinking of water boreholes with high-capacity storage tanks and power generating sets at different locations in various communities in Ohafia and ISIUKWUATO LGAS: Namely:

1. Amaekpu motor park- Amaekpu Ohafia

2. Presbyterian church premises, AKANU Ohafia

3. Amaihe, Elu Ohafia

4. Ekeluogo section, Ebem Ohafia

5. Eziukwu, Okagwe Ohafia

6. Amsein, Isiukwuato

Reconstruction of burnt-down Nigerian Police Area Command office building at Ebem Ohafia

After making interventional cash donation to the family of late Arunsi, a victim of alleged extra-judicial killing by a trigger happy police officer.

Phase I grading and regressing of Ofali Agwu school play field, Amaekpu Ohafia.

Sponsoring/organizing of inter compound talent hunt football competition for Amaekpu Ohafia community.

security. Reconstruction of the residential building of a blind widow, madam Ori of Elu Ohafia in partnership with concerned people of Ohafia citizens..

Giving financial support to Ohafia as well as Abiriba vigilante groups to boost neighborhood

Complete furnishing of Madam ORI’s house with:

*500 gallons of GP tank

*Gas cooker

*24″ plasma Television sets and accessories

*Cabinet bed and high quality foam

*Center table

*5 pieces of high target wrappers

*Cash donation of #50,000

Donation of palliative of food stuff (50 bags) of rice to Amangwu Ohafia community to cushion the effect of the initial sudden displacement from their homes.

Settlement of Hospital bills of some indigent patients at Mben Hospital, Ebem Ohafia

Donation of food stuff palliative to OKON Aku community.

* Rehabilitation of the dilapidated Ugwu Nchuru Road in Amaekpu Ohafia with cement/concrete

technology. Sponsoring/organizing/ of a Unification football tournament for the Twenty Six Ohafia villages tagged “Dr.Barr. Okwun Ojah unity cup football tournament for Ohafia communities

AWARDS/TRADITIONAL HONOURS:

Dr. Barr. Okwun Ojah has been a recipient of various awards/chieftaincy titles some of which Include:

1) Onwa (Light) of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom conferred on him in November, 2019 by 28

2) paramount rulers in Ohafia LGA.

3) Aku rue ulue 1 of Agumba Age Grade, Amaekpu Ohafia in recognition of his supportive roles and passionate service to humanity-2017.

4) Okw osisi 1 (Akwuozio) of Ndi Umuozio for his patriotic services and the compound.

5) Award of selfless service by Amaekpu Community, 2017.

6) Omere Oha of Amaekpu Ohafia by Udomba (Azumini) Age Grade-2018

7) Member, Golden Key international Honour Society-2013.

8) Shining Light of Abia Youth (2019)

9) Award of Appreciation by Abia facts Newspaper.

10) Pilar of support Award by the Eternal Scared order of Cherubim and Seraphim in recognition of service to God and humanity-2019

11) Community Builder of the year award by Abia facts Newspaper- (2019 and 2018)

Dr. Barr. Okwun Ojah’s selfless service and contributions to humanity have made him a shining example of a true leader and philanthropist.