Frank Nneji Explained

Frank Nneji
Party:All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
Birth Date:30 April 1960
Birth Place:Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:Lagos Business School, Lagos
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Occupation:Businessman

Frank Nneji (born April 30, 1960) is the Founder and Chief executive officer of Associated Bus Company (ABC) Transport Plc, the first transport company to become a Public limited company (PLC) and also popularized Coach (bus) service on the West Africa coast.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Career

Rapido Ventures Limited was founded by Nneji in 1983 after his NYSC was completed. When he was given a contract to supply the Federal University of Technology (FUTO) with a sizable number of white boards, his company was able to break even.[6] [7]

in 1991, Nneji prepared a comprehensive business plan and approached Diamond bank for a loan of 1.5 million Naira, which he used to lease five HiAce buses to start up his business, which he named The Associated Bus Company (ABC). The company became the first transport company to become a Public Liability Company (PLC) and also popularized luxury bus service on the West African coast.[8] [9]

Nneji also originated modern transportation in Nigeria with the founding of ABC Transport Plc on February 13, 1993; a division of Rapido Ventures Limited, ten years after the formation of ABC Transport. He launched COACH WEST-AFRICA on July 16, 2004.[10] [11]

Nneji is the chairman, Rapido Foods Ltd (Producers of Fibi Sausage Rolls), Transit Support Services Ltd (Assemblers of Baw vehicles, Shacman and Forland trucks in Nigeria), Mayfair Suites and Conference Centre, Egbu Road, Owerri, managing director (M.D), City Transit in, Abuja and Abuja City Sightseeing Tours, Nigeria.[12] [13]

Aside the State government, he is the largest employer of Labour in Imo State. He was named one of the Top 100 Tourism Personalities in West Africa.[14] [15] [16]

Politics

Nneji was a candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at the Imo State Gubernatorial election for 2019.[17] [18] [19]

Personal life

Nneji is married to Ngozi Nneji, also a graduate of Zoology of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and has four children.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Imo 2019 and Frank Nneji . sunnewsonline.com .
  2. Web site: Frank Nneji: the Man Imo Can Trust . thisdaylive.com . August 27, 2018 . May 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230507233026/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/05/26/frank-nneji-the-man-imo-can-trust/amp/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Mr Frank Nneji, MD/CEO ABC Transport Company. https://web.archive.org/web/20221025062038/https://cdnetng.org/?q=node%2F6784. usurped. October 25, 2022. cdnetng.org .
  4. Web site: ABC Transport Boss Gifts Two Staff Buses . theeagleonline.com.ng.
  5. Web site: Imo gubernatorial front-runner, Frank Nneji, expected at Igbo Catholic Church, Newark before reception at Clinton Manor, New Jersey . globalpatriotnews.com.
  6. Web site: How I Once Swallowed Coins – Founder of ABC Transport, Frank Nneji, Makes Startling Revelationm. tori.ng.
  7. Web site: From 500 Naira To Millions of Dollars: Heress The Success Story Of A Nigerian Transport Magnate . startuptipsdaily.com .
  8. Web site: 10 Inspiring Stories of Nigerians Who Quit Their Career, Pursued Their Passion and Became Successful. thespiritedhub.com. August 27, 2018. April 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428033316/http://thespiritedhub.com/10-inspiring-stories-of-nigerians-who-quit-their-career-pursued-their-passion-and-became-successful/. dead.
  9. Web site: Frank Nneji: the Man Imo can Trust . transportday.com.ng .
  10. Web site: Africa: Tourism Development Has to Be Deliberate- Frank Nneji . atqnews.com .
  11. Web site: Full Biography of Frank Nneji Uzoawuotu – ABC Transport Boss . naijanewspapers.com.ng .
  12. Web site: Frank Nneji, ABC Transport boss, joins Imo Governorship Race . citybusinessnews.com .
  13. Web site: Rapido Foods Limited Unveils its new Beef Sausage Roll "FIBI" – View Photos from the Launch. bellanaija.com .
  14. Web site: ABC Transport Owner, Frank Nneji Joins Imo Governorship Race. innonews.com.ng .
  15. Web site: I'm not stingy but prudent, says Frank Nneji. Puts monthly wage bill at N89M . nationalnewsbreak.org . August 27, 2018 . August 27, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180827205954/http://nationalnewsbreak.org/2018/05/16/im-not-stingy-but-prudent-says-frank-nneji-puts-monthly-wage-bill-at-n89m/?i=2 . dead .
  16. Web site: Frank Nneji, ABC Transport Boss, Gets West African Tourism Award . businesshilights.com.ng .
  17. Web site: 2019: Why I want to be Governor – Frank Nneji . oraclenews.ng . August 27, 2018 . August 27, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180827211514/https://oraclenews.ng/2019-want-governor-frank-nneji/ . dead .
  18. Web site: Imo guber: Over 20 aspirants jostle for APGA ticket . today.ng.
  19. Web site: Imo Youths' Unemployment, the Need of Industrialists Come 2019 . m.thenigerianvoice.com.