Orji Uzor Kalu (born 21 April 1960) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is the senator representing Abia North Senatorial District. [1] He served as governor of Abia State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.

Dr Orji Uzor Kalu was born in April 21, 1960 to the family of Mr. Johnson Uzor Nsiegbe Kalu and Mrs Eunice Kalu. He is the chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria, who served as the governorof Abia State, Nigeria from May …

Orji Uzor Kalu, a Nigerian millionaire businessman and politician, is set to launch a chain of boutique hotels across Nigeria. For the first time, Nigeria is home to more of Africa's...

Young, ebullient and enterprising Orji Kalu is an enigma meaning different things to different people. His rise to national and international limelight was quite meteoric, making him one of the most visible businessmen, politician, philanthropist and humanist in Nigeria today.

Apr 6, 2018 · Orji Uzor Kalu was born in April 21, 1960 to the family of Mr. Johnson Uzor Nesiegbe Kalu and Mrs Eunice Kalu. He is the chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria, who served as the governor of Abia State, Nigeria from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007.

Sep 13, 2024 · Orji Uzor Kalu's business portfolio spans media, shipping, finance, and more. Here are seven key ventures that define his success as a Nigerian entrepreneur.

Feb 11, 2025 · Orji Uzor Kalu is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and former governor of Abia State who has played a significant role in Nigeria’s political and economic landscape.

Apr 20, 2024 · True to predictions of those good gone years, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is celebrating on April 21, with a bagful of accomplishments, having attained the age of 64. A man of innovation whose ideas birthed successful business chains; a man whose influence knew no bounds; a man who from becoming the Chairman of Borno water board at 25 to becoming ...

Apr 3, 2023 · Orji Uzor Kalu is the founder of Slok Holding, a West African conglomerate with interests in shipping, banking, oil trading, manufacturing, and the media. He got his start in business at age 19 after being expelled from a Nigerian university for spearheading a …

Apr 23, 2024 · Right from his days at Government College Umuahia (GCU) known as the Eton of the East, Kalu has been a leader who has demonstrated courage, resilience, punctuality, and strong character in dealing with people.