As the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic gathers momentum, chief Ejadike has been at the forefront of the struggle especially among his community men in Nnewi and in his extended home in Kwara state where he has not stopped giving out palliatives to people near and far, as a way of encouraging them to stay safe from this raging pandemic. He extended his touch of love to the media on Sunday by donating a token to sports journalists on the Nigeria sports mouthpiece NSM, Nigeria number one, sports WhatsApp platform. He also appealed to members to use the money to buy hand sanitizers, gloves and face masks during this period. He prayed that this too shall pass away in due course.
Things you need to know about Nigerian philanthropist and Entrepreneur Chief Agu Ejidike:
Chief Ejike hails from Eastern part of Nigeria, precisely from the town of Nnewi in Anambra state to finally relocate and reside in his adopted city of Ilorin in Kwara state. He became stardom for being a successful businessman, a progressive industrialist, a relentless philanthropist and a talk and do administrator.
Biography: Born in Nnewi, Anambra state to the family of Chief & Mrs Agu Ejidike from Agu Ejidike compound Ummu Ezeagu – Uruagu, Nnewi of Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Agu Ejidike was born and brought up from a humble background, though he wasn’t born with the proverbial silver spoon, a devoted Christian by religion and Igbo by the tribe. He is married to Evangelist Mrs.Chidi Ejidike with children.
Early Life/Educational career: He had his primary education at St. Mary primary school, Nnewi from 1969 to 1974 before embarking on business apprenticeship. Chief Agu Ejidike, because of his love for education, acquired a Diploma Certificate in Computer in 1998 and the West Africa School Certificate WAEC, from Idofian Grammar School, Indian, Kwara State, Nigeria in 2003. His urge and quest for education spurred him to read literature and publications as a way of keeping himself abreast with the latest happenings in the world.
Sports: His passion for sports did not start yesterday, he was chairman of Kwara State Gymnastics Federation between 2008 and 2011 and has won several honours from recognised organisations and well-meaning Nigerians because of his selfless service to humanity and his investments in Nigerian youths. His emergence as a Pillar of sports didn’t come as a surprise to many, knowing the huge impact he has made as a key stakeholder. Only recently, the business mogul Chief Agu Ejidike, aligned with the vision of the Sports ministry by accepting to adopt one of Nigeria’s athletes in the buildup to the Tokyo Olympic Games. Though he is yet to actualise this dream, modalities are already in place to make it a reality. His flair for sports and contributions in the aspect of promotion and development spurred Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN National Head Quarter, to install him as Nigeria PILLAR OF SPORTS.
Controversy :
His achievements in one decade have made him the talk of the town especially among the media, as practitioners have started clamouring that the federal government reward him for his steadfastness in the area of youth emancipation, promotion and encouragement. .They have called on the honourable minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare, to recommend Chief Donatus Ejidike to Mr President for a National award.
Philanthropism : Chief Agu Ejidike and Wife Evangelist Mrs.Chidi Ejidike has philanthropic instinct in him, no wonder in his community, church, and where he lives; he touches and contributes his little quota to the growth and development of humanity.
Travel Education:
A well-travelled business mogul has visited several countries of the world among which are: Germany, Switzerland, India, Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Israel and England.
HONOURS AND AWARDS: 1 NIGERIA PILLAR OF SPORTS 2 PRESIDENT, KARATE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 3 KWARA STATE PILLAR OF SPORTS 4 PATRON AND PILLAR OF SPORTS, IGBO TRADERS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, ILORIN 5 PATRON, YOUTH SPORTS FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, KWARA STATE BRANCH 6 PATRON, KWARA UNITED FANS CLUB, ILORIN 7 PATRON, IGBO COMMUNITY WOMEN WING, KWARA STATE 8 PILLAR, OF SPORTS CATHOLIC YOUTHS ILORIN CENTRAL ZONE 9 PATRON, URUAGU-NNEWI WELFARE ASSOCIATION, ILORIN 10 PATRON, UNILORIN FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION. [ FECAMDS ] 11 PATRON, NIGERIA ASSOCIATION FOR PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION, RECREATION SPORTS & DANCE ASSOCIATION (NAPHER-SD), UNILORIN 12 PATRON, ST. FRANCIS CHOIR URUAGU-NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE 13 PATRON, KING ROYAL SOCIAL CLUB, ILORIN 14 HONORARY MEMBERSHIP AWARD, ILORIN CENTRAL LIONS CLUB. 15. PATRON, FREELANCE AND INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (FIBAND) KWARA STATE CHAPTER.
AWARD OF HONOUR FROM: 1 IGBO CORPERS FORUM, KWARA STATE 2003\2004 2 ANAEDO FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS, ILORIN 2008 3 ABIA STATE INDIGENES WELFARE ASSOCIATION, ILORIN, 2005 4 CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA, CENTRAL ZONE, ILORIN 2005 5 KWARA UNITED FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS CLUB, 2009 6 GLO SUPER 4 TOURNAMENT ILORIN 2009 7 KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND, FRIENDLY AWARD 2009 8 DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITY AWARD BY KWARA STATE ALL-STARS FAMILY, 2009 9 KWARA STATE AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATIONS 2010 10. GOLDEN JUBILEE AWARD BY ADEOLA MODEL SCHOOL, OFFA KWARA STATE 2010 11. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE BY IGBO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION KWARA STATE 2011 12. MERIT AWARD (OGBATA ONUO) BY ORAIFITE TOWN UNION ILORIN, KWARA STATE 2011 13.MERIT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ON GRASSROOTS SPORTS BY SWAN FCT, ABUJA, 2012 14. MERIT AWARD, LEGEND OF FAITH BY OUR SAVIOUR ANGLICAN CHURCH, ILORIN,2013 15.AWARD OF EXCELLENCE BY C.M.O.SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL, ILORIN,2013 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP/ DONATIONS 1.SPONSORSHIP BADMINTON U-19 COMPETITION, KWARA STATE,2009 2 SPONSORSHIP, GYMNASTIC COMPETITION, KWARA STATE, 2009, 2010, 2011. 3 YSFON U-16 SOCCER COMPETITION, KWARA STATE, SPONSORSHIP 2010. 4 SPONSORSHIP, BOXING COMPETITION, KWARA STATE 2010 5 SPONSORSHIP, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN MEDICAL STUDENTS’ GAMES, 2010 6, DONATION TO TEAM KWARA, NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL, KADUNA 2009 7 DONATIONS, TABLE-TENNIS BOARD AND KITS TO AMINAT MEMORIAL SCHOOL ILORIN 2010. 8 DONATIONS, FOOTBALL CASES TO NIGERIA AIRFORCE SCHOOL, 2011 9 SPONSORSHIP OF JOURNALISTS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS.-U-17 WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP. 10 DONATION, T.SHIRTS TO SWAN MEDIA GAME 2009 11 DONATION, TRACKSUITS TO BUKOLA BABES ILORIN, 2009 12 TRACKSUITS TO ITFA ILORIN, 2009 13 SPONSORSHIP OF J.A.OGUNDEJI ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS SOCCER COMPETITION, ISIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT KWARA S/ 2011 14. C0-SPONSORSHIP OF JOURNALISTS TO GARDEN CITY GAMES, PORT HARCOURT 2011. 15. DONATION TO TEAM KWARA TO GARDEN CITY, PORT HARCOURT 2011. 16. DONATION OF 200 PIECES BRANDED T-SHIRTS TO NIGERIA OLYMPIC COMMITTEE LAGOS 2011. 17. DONATION OF 500. PIECES BIBS TO MAIGIDA TALENT HUNT TEAM 2011. 18. DONATION OF 50 PIECES BRANDED T.SHIRTS TO SWAN MEDIA GAMES KWARA 2011. 19. SPONSORSHIP SECOND EDITION KWARA STATE PILLAR OF SPORTS UNDER 16 SOCCER COMPETITION IN LAFIAGI, Kwara State 2011 20. DONATION BOXING COMPETITION, KWARA STATE 2011 21. SPONSORSHIP, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN STUDENTS’ GAMES, 2011 22. DONATION OF TABLE TENNIS BOARD AND KITS TO IDOFIAN FRCN 2012 23. SPONSORSHIP THIRD EDITION, KWARA STATE, PILLAR OF SPORTS UNDER 16 SOCCER COMPETITION IN OSI, EKITI LGA, KWARA STATE. 2012 24. SPONSORSHIP OF JOURNALIST TO LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 25.DONATION OF GIANT TROPHY AND FOOTBALL KITS TO NOTRE DAME GIRLS’ ACADEMY, AMOYO,2014 26 Solely SPONSORSHIP OF KFN PRESIDENT NATIONAL OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP, ILORIN, 2014