Kennedy Okonkwo

Kennedy Okonkwo // (listen)(born 12 October 1977) is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and real-estate entrepreneur.^[1] He is the founder and CEO of Nedcomoaks Limited.^[2][3]

Kennedy Okonkwo
Born	Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Education	Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology. University of Ibadan Masters in Business Administration, Marketing. Lagos State University
Occupation(s)	Real-estate entrepreneur, businessman
Years active	2013–present
Known for	Real Estate
Notable work	Victoria Crest Homes
Title	Founder/CEO of Nedcomoaks
Spouse	Ichechi Okonkwo
Children	3

Early life and education

Kennedy hails from Ojoto, Anambra State.^[4] Kennedy was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, where he had his primary and secondary school education.^[5] Kennedy attended the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology and the Lagos State University, where he obtained his Masters in Business Administration.^[6]

Career and philanthropy

In 2007, Kennedy founded Nedcomoaks Limited, a Real Estate company with zero capital. He is the founder of the Kennedy Okonkwo Programme For Tech Entrepreneurs.^[7][8] Kennedy is the sponsor of the Eti Osa community Oba's cup.^[9]

Personal life

Kennedy is married to Ichechi Okonkwo.^[10] He lives in Lagos, Nigeria with his wife and children.

Awards and recognition

• Peace Legend Icon of the Year 2019^[11]
• African Achievers Award - Excellence in Enterprise and Business Innovation 2019
• Entrepreneur of the Year - Nigerian Entrepreneurs Award 2018^[12][13]
• African Business Personality of the Year 2017

References

1. "Real Estate Mogul, Okonkwo, Launches Empowerment Programme for Budding Entrepreneurs". This Day Live. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
2. "Here's what Nigeria needs to do to address its housing challenge". BusinessDay Nigeria. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
3. "Nedcomoaks' Kennedy Okonkwo on how Nigeria should address its housing challenge". CNBC Africa. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
4. "Kennedy Okonkwo takes Unity Carnival to Anambra". The Nation Online Nigeria. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
5. Kumolu, Charles (10 October 2018). "OKONKWO: From missed N18m deal to multi-million naira empire". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
6. "How I became successful at 39 - Onyekachi Okonkwo, MD/CEO Nedcom Oaks". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
7. "KOPETECH empowers, provides grant to innovative youths". The Sun Nigeria. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
8. John Salau, Seyi (21 October 2019). "KOPE to leverage mentorship in deepening Nigeria's tech start-up space". BusinessDay Newspaper. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
9. "Property Merchant, Kennedy Okonkwo Takes Another Step". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
10. "Why I Brought My Wife Into Real Estate Business - Property Mogul, Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo Reveals". City People Magazine. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
11. "Peace legend awards 2019 Lagos edition holds". Vanguard Nigeria. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
12. "Nigerian Entrepreneurs Award 2018: Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo Emerges Entrepreneur Of The Year". Brandspurng. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
13. "Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award 2018: Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo Emerges Entrepreneur of the Year". Brand Arena. Retrieved 31 May 2020.