Ayiri Emami

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Chief Ayiri Emami
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Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom
Born26 April 1975 (1975-04-26) (age 49)
Nigeria
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseAsba Jite Emami
ParentLate Chief Akonu Emami &Mrs. Felicia Emami Nee Ogunfeyimi
Website ayirimiemami.com

Chief Ayiri Emami ( born April 26, 1975) is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and philanthropist, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A & E group, a company with investments in oil and gas, construction, haulage, entertainment and the hospitality industry.

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His first title "Akulagba of Warri Kingdom" was conferred on him by the Olu (king) of the Warri kingdom, Olu Atuwatse II. When his successor Ogiame Ikenwoli ascended the throne, he conferred on Ayiri Emami the title Ologbotsere (prime minister) of the Warri kingdom. [1] He was illegal suspended on 30 March 2021 as Ologbotsere by the Ginuwa 1 Ruling House, and on October 5 2021, the Olu Ogiame Atuwatse III whose case is still in court for the illegal ascension to the throne of Warri Kingdom as the 21st Olu of Warri recalled his right to the title Ologbotsere. However, Prince Yemi Emiko who was instrumental in paving the way for Ogiame Atuwatse III to become king has openly come out to say Emami's suspension was done in error. [2] [3] [4]

Early life

Chief Ayiri Emami was born in Warri North local government area of Delta state, South-South, Nigeria to the family of late Chief Akonu Emami & Mrs Felicia Emami nee Ogunfemi.

He attended Ikengbuwa primary school and Yonwuren College both in Warri before proceeding to Delta State University where he acquired a bachelor's degree in political science.

Work and career

He was one of the youngest founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Warri, Delta State, and was the party chairman in Warri South-West local government area.  He left the party and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State in April 2015, [5] becoming one of the party's leaders in the state.

He has served on the board of directors for Nigeria Cat Construction Company, and was the Chairman of the Delta State Waterways Security Committee, [6] set up by the state government to reduce kidnapping and armed robbery in the Niger delta.

Philanthropy

As a philanthropist, he has helped students finance their academic studies, and aided the financing of small-scale businesses for members of his community. [7]

Personal life

In 2009, he married Asba Jite Emami. The couple have two children. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Gogo, Jackie (25 November 2017). "Ayiri Emami's emergence as Ologbotsere should not divide Itsekiri nation – Olu of Warri". TODAY. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  2. ↑ Amodu, Taiwo (6 July 2023). "Suspension of Ayiri as Ologbotsere done in error — Prince Emiko". Tribune Online. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Agba, George (7 July 2023). "Olu of Warri stool: Ayiri's Suspension Of As Ologbotsere Done In Error - Emiko" . Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. ↑ Balogun, Yemi (6 July 2023). "Olu of Warri stool: Suspension of Emami as Ologbotsere done in bad fate - Emiko". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  5. ↑ Obiajuru, Nomso (8 April 2015). "JUST IN: PDP's Chieftain, Ayiri Emami Defects To APC In Delta". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  6. ↑ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (8 April 2015). "Ayiri Emami joins APC". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Billionaire Ayiri Emami Full Biography". TIN Magazine. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  8. ↑ "Ayiri Emami". Naija.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
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