Maryam Aminu
Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Charles Chima Chukwu, has been honoured with the Youth Empowerment & Community Development Leadership Award of Excellence by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth development, entrepreneurship and humanitarian service.
The award, presented during the North-East Youth Multi-Stakeholders’ Security Summit on April 2, 2026, celebrated Chukwu’s consistent efforts in creating opportunities for young people, supporting vulnerable communities and driving grassroots development across Nigeria.
Charles Chima Chukwu, a native of Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was born on January 15, 1995. He began his educational journey at Jehovah Shammah Nursery and Primary School, Ojo, before proceeding to Kristal Secondary School, Ojo for his secondary education.
Driven by a passion for learning and excellence, he later gained admission into Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, where he studied Accounting.
He also furthered his academic pursuit in 2017 by studying Economics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
Today, Charles Chima Chukwu is a thriving entrepreneur with interests in furniture production, home interior designs and importation business. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shiptanec Ventures Furniture Company and also serves as the Vice President of GSP @ Horeb Constructions Limited, a leading engineering and construction company in Nigeria.
Beyond business, Chukwu has earned admiration for his generous philanthropic footprint, especially in Ebonyi State and Lagos State, where he resides. In his hometown of Isikerenu, Okposi, and within communities in Alimosho, Lagos, he has spearheaded several impactful projects.
These include road rehabilitation, construction of boreholes, installation of streetlights and community support programmes aimed at improving living standards.
He is also known for providing yearly assistance to the poor and less privileged, extending support to orphanage homes around Iba Local Government Area, and offering employment opportunities to youths to help them become financially independent.
Many residents and beneficiaries describe him as a man with a heart for service whose actions continue to transform lives and inspire hope.
With this latest recognition from CONYSSA, Charles Chima Chukwu has further cemented his reputation as a business leader committed not only to profit, but to people, progress and community advancement.
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