Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako is the Chairman and co-founder of SEPLAT, a leading Nigerian independent oil and gas company listed on the London and Nigerian stock exchanges with a strategic focus on the Niger Delta of Nigeria.
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Dr ABC Orjiako profile
Ambrose Bryant Chukwuemeka Orjiako was born in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, on the 2nd of October 1960 to the late Mr Daniel Obiesie Orjiako and late Mrs Rebecca Orjiako from Umuchima, Uli Anambra State
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| Full Name | Dr Ambrose Bryant Chukwuemeka Orijako |
| Date of Birth | 2nd of October 1960 |
| State of Origin | Uli, Anambra |
| Know For | Seplat Energy |
| Yearly salary | $1.2 billion |
He has steered the company, in the space of five years, to steadily emerge as a global brand while attaining its remarkable growth aspirations. Under his watch, the company pioneered the dual listing of its shares on the Nigerian and London stock exchanges in 2014. In recognition of the company’s achievements, SEPLAT recently won the Best Africa listing 2014 award by Africa Investors (Ai), the “Mid-Cap Company of The Year 2014” award by the Oil and Gas Council and was named a “Global Growth Company 2014” by the World Economic Forum in 2014.
Education
He had his primary and secondary education in Uli in 1978 in his state of origin Anambra State, Nigeria.
Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako was a brilliant student and led his class in secondary school. He gained admission into the University of Calabar to study Medicine and also graduated in 1985 as one of the best students. As a student, he was the Director of the international federation of medical students, African Region and also a chairman of the Standing Committee of the African Medical students Association.
After obtaining an M.B.B.Ch. degree in 1985 from the College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria, he trained as a General Surgeon at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos.
He later sub-specialised in orthopaedic and trauma surgery and became a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons in 1996. In 2006, he completed the OPM program at Harvard Business School.
Business
Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako established and managed various companies in the upstream, downstream and service sectors of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
In 2009, his company Shebah Exploration and Production Company and Platform Petroleum Limited co-founded SEPLAT. Since its inception, he has remained the Chairman spearheading new business development and providing leadership on strategy and stakeholder relationships. Under his leadership, the company has become a highly reputable Nigerian Independent recording several milestones comprising successfully closing landmark acquisitions, growing the company’s oil and gas production exponentially and becoming a well-run company with strong and transparent governance.
SEPLAT Energy PLC is an oil and gas exploration and production company. The Company focuses on the Niger Delta area of Nigeria.
Dr ABC Orjiako has been the chairman of SEPLAT Energy until 17 November 2021, Seplat Energy plc announces that its co-founder and pioneer Chairman, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako has decided to step down as Chairman and from the Board of Directors of Seplat Energy Plc at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2022. In order to ensure an orderly transition, Dr A.B.C. Orjiako will remain the Chairman of Seplat Energy until the AGM, when he was succeeded by Roger Thompson Brown
Dr ABC has also performed very well in companies like Abbeycourt Trading Company Limited, Abbeycourt Energy Services Limited, Zebbra Energy Limited and Shebah Exploration and Production Company Limited. He also has other business interests in construction, real estate development, pharmaceuticals and shipping. He went into a full-time business in 1996 after eleven years of active medical practice.
Source of wealth
A businessman par excellence, Dr ABC Orjiako holds multiple positions and stakes in different companies today. In addition to being the former chairman of SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company, he is also the chairman of Zebbra Energy limited, the CEO of Ordec Group, Helko Marine Services and Shebah Exploration and Production Co. Ltd.
Dr ABC Orjiako also has investments in other sectors like real estate, banking, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Fact about Dr. ABC
Dr ABC Orjiako is on the board of companies in various sectors; he is the chairman of Neimeth Pharmaceutical International plc, which is listed on the NSE; a director of MPI, which is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris and a director of Leadway Assurance Company Limited. By invitation of the London Stock Exchange, he became a founding member of the London Stock Exchange Group’s Africa Advisory Group (“LAAG”), a select group working towards generating and channelling ideas and problem solutions towards the issues affecting the African continent from a commercial and social perspective.
Consolidating his firm commitment to philanthropy, he founded the Daniel Orjiako Memorial Foundation (‘‘DOMF’’) in 1996 in honour of his late father, Chief Daniel O. Orjiako. Since its inception, the DOMF has executed numerous programmes in rural Nigerian communities in education, healthcare services and economic empowerment through agriculture aimed at providing welfare and breaking the poverty cycle.
In recognition of his services to humanity, Pope John Paul II 2003 bestowed on him a Knighthood of the Order of St. Gregory the Great (KSGG).
He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his service to humanity and his entrepreneurial achievements. Some of these notable awards include the Distinguished Alumnus Award and Doctor of Sciences (D.Sc. Honoris Causa) by the University of Calabar, Nigeria in 2001; Platinum Award of the West African College of Surgeons in 2006; National Honours as an Officer of the Federal Republic (“OFR”), conferred on him by the President of Nigeria in 2012; the coveted Zik (Nnamdi Azikiwe) Prize in the Professional Leadership category by the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC) and African Business Executive of the Year 2014, by the Oil and Gas Council.
Dr ABC Orjiako was born and raised in Nigeria. He is happily married with four children.
Dr. Bryant (ABC) Orjiako Private Jet
The former Chairman of SEPLAT Oil is another man on the list of private jet owners in Nigeria. The former medical doctor’s entry into oil was phenomenal.
Bryant (ABC) Orjiako Net worth
ABC Orjiakor is one of the richest men in Nigeria with a net worth estimated at $1.2 billion
Bryant (ABC) Orjiako Cars
Dr orjiako is not a man of the internet, but he loves luxury and a rich lifestyle, if h can afford a private jet and maintain it then he can afford any car of his choice. The oil magnet and former medical doctor have severally been spotted with below cars, mostly at public events.
- Rolls Royce Phantom
Dr ABC has been spotted with different rolls Royce model but mainly on this phantom, we also believe he owns two different years of this model.
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
For most of his official appearances, he is always on this latest Toyota Land cruser Prado including meetings, offices etc. Land cruiser Prado is always a pick for comfort mainly because of the space, you can easily relax to host meetings as the car moves, and continue from where you stop at the office.
Dr ABC also owns several other cars like Toyota Hilux, Lexus LX etc but the above mention is his best rides
Dr Ambrose Bryant Chukwuemeka Orijako, popularly known as ABC Orijako is one of them. He is a medical doctor turned business mogul and billionaire with holdings in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, shipping, banking and insurance, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Currently, Roger Thompson Brown is Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Seplat Energy Plc after Dr ABC Orjiako stepped down from the position.
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