Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu
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Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu | |
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| Born | 28 April 1978 Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Grace Ofure |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Lifecard International Investment Limited, Founder, The Grace Ofure Foundation |
| Spouse |
Christopher Ibhakhomu
(m. 2003) |
| Website | https://www.graceofure.com |
Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu, also known as Grace Ofure, is a Nigerian economist, businesswoman, real estate expert, and philanthropist. She is the CEO of Lifecard International Investment Limited, proprietor and founder of Lifecard University, an online school, and the Grace Ofure Foundation, a charity organization.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Grace Ofure was born on April 28, 1978, in Ekpoma, Edo, Nigeria. She completed her primary and secondary education at University Primary School and University Secondary School in Ekpoma. She later received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Bendel State University (now Ambrose Alli University) in Ekpoma. Additionally, she received a degree in the Owner's Management Programme (OMP24) from the Lagos Business School.[2]
Career
[edit]Ofure's business career began in 2003 when she sold second-hand clothes, known as "Okrika," and was mentored by an old classmate to focus on real estate investment. In 2019, she launched the Lifecard Company and is currently its CEO. Under her leadership, the company has expanded into several countries worldwide.[3][4]
Philanthropy
[edit]In December 2020, Ofure created the "Nigerian for Nigeria Initiative Awards" as the managing director of Lifecard International Investment and established the Grace Ofure Foundation. The foundation supports and empowers women, children, and youths in society.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Foundation moves against crime, seeks youth empowerment-Guardian Ng". guardian.ng. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Grace ofure a profile of a businesswoman and entrepreneur – The Sun". sunnewsonline.com. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Meet Grace Ofure, the phenomenal woman driving real estate sector-Vanguard Ng". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Grace ofure from selling Okrika to running real estate company and thriving with lifecard university –Guardian Ng". guardian.ng. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ Nosike, Moses (2 January 2021). "NNIA: Real estate coy gives back to the society". Vanguard Nigeria.
- ^ "NNIA gives back to the society, rewards patriotism-Daily Times Ng". dailytimes.ng. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- 1978 births
- Living people
- Nigerian Christians
- Nigerian philanthropists
- Nigerian women philanthropists
- 20th-century Nigerian businesswomen
- 20th-century Nigerian businesspeople
- 21st-century Nigerian businesswomen
- 21st-century Nigerian businesspeople
- Nigerian women company founders
- Founders of charities
- Nigerian businesspeople in real estate
- Nigerian corporate directors
- Women corporate directors