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Ben Akak
[edit]Ben Etim Akak | |
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| Born | Ben Etim Akak 1 January 1970 Odukpani, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, Entrepreneur, Politician |
| Known for | Founding Ben Akak Foundation |
Ben Etim Akak is a philanthropist, businessman and the CEO and Chairman of Bengies Group of Company and Ben Akak Foundation, he is also a gubernatorial aspirant for 2023 Cross River State gubernatorial elections under the All Progressives Congress. Ben Akak is an engineer by profession. [1]
Background & career
[edit]Ben Akak was born on the 1st of January 1970, he is a native of Ito Idere Ukwa in odukpani local government Area in Cross River State, he is the chairman of bengies group, which has affiliates in the construction, oil and gas, and services sector. Services include bakeries, foods and beverages, Ben Akak claims he started his business with just 40,000 naira.[2]
Ben Akak is also the founder of Ben Akak foundation, a non governmental organization that provides medical care, educational support and equip young people to become change makers in the society[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ben Akak foundation flags health insurance for rural dwellers". Businessday NG. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "How I started Bengies Group with N40,000 — Chairman, Akak". Daily Trust. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ "What We Do". Ben Akak Foundation. Retrieved 2022-04-03.