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Breaking: Chief Christian Asaga Nwali awarded PhD in Architecture by University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Samuel Oghene
A popular hotelier, architect, philanthropist and Chairman of C-Sagas Group of Companies, Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture by the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, who earned a B.Sc in Architecture from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) and M.Sc in Architecture from UNN, was awarded the Ph.D in Architecture on Saturday, 21 December 2024, during the 53rd convocation ceremony of UNN.
Speaking with our reporter, the Chairman, C.Sagas Group, who equally has a Ph.D Honoris Causa in Entrepreneurship and International Business Management from American-European University and a CFIAR Fellow (Honoris Causa), Institute of Chartered Administrators of Nigeria (ICAN), said he has never deviated from the tenets of architecture from his undergraduate days as he always knew what he wanted to study right from his day one in the university.
Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, who is also a Member, Ebonyi State Hall of Fame, Member, Nigeria Institute of Architects, expressed gratitude to everyone who made it possible for him to earn a PhD in Architecture from UNN.
“I am honoured to announce that I was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture today, December 21st, 2024, at the 53rd Convocation ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). I give all the glory to God Almighty and express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported me throughout this journey of achieving the milestone of being awarded a Ph.D in Architecture.
“If you look critically, you can see that I studied Architecture right from day one in the university at UNIZIK, then my M.Sc. in the prestigious UNN and now PhD from the same UNN. That is to show you that all my life, it has always been Architecture. This has made me focused and determined to continue growing and improving as a core professional,” he said.
Furthermore, Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, whose endless philanthropic activities and provision of succour to downtrodden Nigerians have earned him chieftaincy titles such as the Ebubedike 1 of Unweka Ancient Kingdom of Ebonyi state, 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, advised Nigerian youths, especially students, to be dedicated to their studies.
“School is not a scam. Don’t let anyone deceive you. Once you are focused on your studies as a student and get well educated, you can create jobs and be an employer of labour after graduation, instead of complaining of unemployment. It is important to know what you want in life and put your energy into it, you will surely achieve your heart desires,” he said.
Similarly, Chief Asaga Christian, who 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, advised Nigerians to be intentional and moderate while celebrating the yuletide and not spend above their means.
About Dr AsagaArc. 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 empowerment, 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, he bought and distributed 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.
Just on December 14, he built and donated two units of 6-bedrooms duplexes and a 4-bedroom bungalow to three different families in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi State, including his Manager, Engr Imeze Obinna, his elder brother, Mr. Nwali Nnamdi Asaga and a community elder, Mr. Chukwuma Ngwuta.
Also, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Chief Christian Asaga 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).
Many beneficiaries of his magnanimity are presently thanking the hotelier for lifting them from poverty in different ways.
Politics
Wike’s Loyalists in PDP Suspend Acting Chairman Damagum, Spokesman Ologunagba, Others
Cyril Ogar
The Peoples Democratic Party has plunged deeper into crisis as fresh divisions emerged within its leadership, with a faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announcing the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee.
Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday on behalf of the factional NWC, the PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, announced the party’s National Vice Chairman (North Central), Mohammed Abdulrahman, as the Acting National Chairman.
He stated, “First of all, we want to commend the judiciary over the judgment of yesterday, which is a victory for the entire PDP members all over. Nobody can claim victory over the judgment of the court. It is a judgment against impunity, against illegality. We promote unity, peace, and cohesion in the party.
“Having said that, the party did not overlook the activities of some members of the NWC who have already decided to cause disaffection in the party, which has made most of our leaders and governors leave the party in droves. I would say that this is the time to arrest such a situation and call it to order.
“On this note, after the emergency meeting, we decided, as a party, to suspend Ambassador Damagum, the National Chairman of the party, for incompetence, misappropriation of party funds, and flagrant disobedience of court judgments. We decided that we should suspend him for one month, and we will send him to the Disciplinary Committee for him to be able to answer questions.
“Secondly, we have overwhelming evidence against the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. We have seen the frequent press releases by the National Publicity Secretary which was confirmed that even at a point, the then National Vice Chairman suspended him for appearing or defending the party because of the unapproved frequent press releases. For us to have sanity in the party, we have suspended him.”
Anyanwu also announced the suspension of the National Deputy Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, accusing him of failing to properly advise Damagum against engaging in anti-party activities and reckless behavior.
He continued, “On that note, he is also suspended for 30 days. Now, we talk about the National Financial Secretary, Daniel Woyenguikoro. We have discovered that in the last few days and months, there have been congresses and sales of forms meant for our congresses, which were bought and paid into two different accounts controlled by the National Financial Secretary. So, on this note, he has been suspended, and we are sending him to the Disciplinary Committee. We are also going to involve the financial agencies to look into those activities.
“Again, the Youth Leader, Sulaiman Kadade, PDP Youth all over, if you watched yesterday, the youth leaders all over the country met and said that they don’t want Mohammed Kandede to be their youth leader again because he has never activated the youth wing of our party, and that wing has been abandoned. For that reason, he has also been suspended for one month.
“Finally, the Deputy National Secretary, Setonji Koshoedo who is supposed to be my deputy, is also suspended for one month. He resumed the office of the National Secretary illegally, signed all kinds of letters, especially to some states, where he has caused disaffection among our party members in those states. For that reason, he has also been suspended for 30 days.
“All of them are sent to the Disciplinary Committee to show cause why they should not be expelled from the party. The judgment of yesterday confirmed the reason why this suspension should be effective. In their place, especially the National Chairman, we are asking the National Vice Chairman (North-Central), Mohammed Abdulrahman to act as National Chairman. In the place of the National Publicity Secretary, we are going to ask the Director of Publicity of our party, Chinwen Nnorom, to take over all the activities of the party in terms of information.”
According to Anyanwu, ten members of the NWC were in attendance.
Earlier, the NWC under Damagum’s leadership announced the suspension of Senator Anyanwu, National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), and two other members.
Despite the scheduled National Elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, internal strife continues to grip the party.
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, remain dissatisfied with the leadership of the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum.
Their grievances revolve around unresolved disputes concerning the South-South zonal leadership and control of party structures in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Plateau States. In addition, disagreements over the micro-zoning arrangement ahead of the convention have further deepened divisions within the PDP.
These ongoing conflicts eventually escalated into a legal confrontation aimed at halting the planned convention. On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted an interim injunction restraining the PDP from proceeding with the convention until further notice.
In case number FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, the court ruled that the PDP must suspend its convention pending full compliance with its own constitution, the 1999 Constitution, and the Electoral Act of 2022.
The case was filed by three aggrieved PDP members Austin Nwachukwu, the Imo State PDP Chairman; Amah Abraham Nnanna, the Abia State PDP Chairman; and Turnah Alabh George, the PDP Secretary for the South-South zone.
They argued that the planned convention violated both the Electoral Act and the party’s internal regulations, citing the PDP’s failure to conduct valid congresses in 14 states before issuing the convention notice.
Justice Omotosho upheld their arguments, ruling that the PDP had indeed breached its constitution, the 1999 Constitution, and INEC’s guidelines by neglecting to conduct proper state congresses and failing to provide the mandatory 21-day notice to INEC.
Consequently, the court ordered the suspension of the planned convention until all internal irregularities are corrected in accordance with the law.
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