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Yuletide: Again, Abuja hotelier Dr Christian Nwali donates houses to 3 families

Simon Ojo
In continuation of his philanthropic activities, the Chairman of C-Sagas Group of Companies, Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, Ph.D, has built and donated two units of 6-bedrooms duplexes and a 4-bedrooms bungalow to three different families in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi State.

The beneficiaries include his Manager, Engr Imeze Obinna, his elder brother, Mr. Nwali Nnamdi Asaga and a community elder, Mr. Chukwuma Ngwuta.
While Engr Obinna and Mr Nnamdi benefited 6-bedroom duplexes each, Mr Ngwuta received a 4-bedroom bungalow.
Recall that, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Chief Christian Asaga equally built and gifted a newly constructed, state-of-the-art 4-bedrooms bungalow, with boy’s quarters, properly fenced with gate, to his Project Engineer from Izzi LGA of Ebonyi State, Engr Donatus Azunku (aka MTN).
Speaking with our reporter, Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Christian Asaga said that his philanthropic activities is driven by his belief that small acts of kindness can collectively make the world a better place.
He said: “I believe the world will be a better place if we can show a little kindness to our fellow human beings wherever we find ourselves. Whatever we have, God gave us. That’s why I don’t hesitate to putting smiles on people’s faces whenever I have the opportunity.
“There is no better way of being grateful to God than to extend a helping hand to others whenever we have the opportunity. You may not know the extent your kindness will go on putting a smile on the faces of those you extended it to. For instance, this is not the first time I am completing and gifting buildings to people, churches and organizations. I just get this fulfillment when I see others happy because of me.
“My advice to people is to have faith in God and to be upright in their dealings. The economy may be bad and affecting families and businesses, but God will continue to make a name for himself. So, let’s continue doing our best and have faith in God and pray for and respect our leaders, things will definitely get better.”
Recall that, following his endless philanthropic activities and provision of succour to Nigerians, Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, PhD, was recently conferred with a chieftaincy title of Ebubedike 1 of Unweka Ancient Kingdom of Ebonyi state by traditional rulers, during the Unweka Day celebration by Unweka General Assembly in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi state.
The hardworking hotelier has previously been conferred with chieftaincy titles as Odozie Obodo 1 of Ameka Ikwo, Uzochukwu Wara 1 of Ekpelu Kingdom in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi state and Ide Jiulo 1 of Izzi Land.
Chief Asaga Christian is the owner of establishments like Cirenes Hotels in Kpiri-Kpiri, Abakaliki, Exclusive Serene Hotel and Suites in New Haven, Enugu and Exclusive Serene Hotel and Suites in Wuye, Abuja and C.Sagas Luxury Homes Ltd.
About Dr Asaga
Arc. Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, Ph.D, the CEO/MD of C-Sagas Group of Companies Limited, hails from Ameka in Ekpelu community, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He is a visionary leader, renowned philanthropist, exceptional entrepreneur, hospitality and tourism expert and a construction guru.
He holds a Master’s degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and an honorary Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in Entrepreneurship and Strategic International Business Management from the prestigious American-European University.
In his early forties, Chief Asaga Christian has demonstrated exceptional leadership ability through building a conglomerate of over 2,000 employees. He has trained and mentored numerous young professionals in hospitality and building industries.
He has contributed to urban planning and infrastructural development in many states across Nigeria through his construction company, C-Sagas Projects Limited. He has enhanced vacation experience for tourists by building magnificent and eco-friendly hotels across Nigeria.
Chief Asaga’s generosity has impacted the lives of people through donation of transformers and gadgets for rural electrification to various communities, building and donating a townhall to Ameka Ikwo women and also the construction of a 2-storey building for Redeemed Christian Church of God and communities.
He has donated over 50 cars to staff and NGOs, including building and donating befitting homes for senior staff. He has enrolled many youth into skill acquisition centres and empowered them to be self-reliable thereafter.
Apart from building and donating an edifice to Deeper Life Bible Church, he has built market structures for some communities and also established a scholarship scheme for secondary and tertiary institution students.
Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali is particularly popular for having the interest of his staff, family and those around him at heart, whether in Enugu, Abakaliki or Abuja, apart from also lifting numerous people from poverty by establishing businesses for them or building houses for them.
Following his philanthropic activities and humanitarian interventions, Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali, has in his employment over 2,000 Nigerians in his establishments, taking in his stride scholarship programs, youth emperment, support to his employees, among others.
It is an annual culture for the hotelier to distribute cars to his staff and those around him. In 2019, be bought and distrubuted 8 cars to members of his staff.
Again, in December, 2023, Architect Asaga Nwali, also distributed exotic cars to his staff in Ebonyi State, in appreciation of their contributions to the successes of the C-Sagas Group.
In March, this year, the C-Sagas Group built and donated a church building to Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC), Ameka, Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
Many beneficiaries of his magnanimity are presently thanking the hotelier for lifting them from poverty in different ways.
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Ogunlesi backs Tinubu reforms as FIRS chairman Adedeji highlights export-led economy

Joel Ajayi
After a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential mega investments across energy, aviation, and port sectors.
He was joined in that optimism by Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who stressed that the reforms were laying the groundwork for an export-driven economy.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies, tax reforms, and the revival of a refinery already exporting aviation fuel.
“We had an excellent meeting where we discussed how to put Nigeria front and center for international investment. The President was very encouraging, and we shared useful suggestions on driving economic growth,” Ogunlesi said.
Although he declined to reveal specific details, Ogunlesi confirmed that his firm is actively investing in Nigeria and assessing new opportunities.
“Watch this space. Nigeria is not yet the most exciting investment destination, but that’s what we are working on,” he teased.
Pressed on the sectors of interest, Ogunlesi highlighted energy, gas, aviation, ports, and renewables. Drawing on his firm’s experience with LNG projects in Texas and Australia, he noted Nigeria’s massive untapped gas reserves.
On aviation, he acknowledged his reputation as “the guy who bought Gatwick Airport” and signaled interest in similar ventures locally.
He also admitted that one of his companies operates ports in Cotonou and Lomé but none in Nigeria, a point Tinubu reportedly challenged him on.
“He forgave me but said, ‘you have to bring port investment to Nigeria,’” Ogunlesi recounted with a smile.
International investor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who was also present, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in Nigeria’s growth story.
“When Nigerians at home and abroad invest in Nigeria, it sends a strong signal to the world,” he said, lauding Tinubu’s policies for making the country “investable.”
Echoing the sentiment, FIRS chairman Adedeji described the reforms as the foundation for an export-led economy.
“We’ve done the fundamentals, and now it is time to deliver growth,” he said.
With global players signaling confidence, the momentum for Nigeria’s economic repositioning is gaining ground, setting the stage for transformative investments in key industries.
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