Ifeanyi Ubah: A Look at Three Major Businesses Owned by the Late Nigerian Senator

The news of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s death on Saturday has reverberated throughout Nigeria.

According to NIGERIA NEWS 247, Ubah passed away in his hotel room in London. His death was confirmed by former senator Ben Murray Bruce.

Before his passing, Ubah was a senator representing Anambra South under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He first entered the Senate in February 2019, winning the Anambra South Senatorial District election on the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) before later defecting to the APC.

Born on September 3, 1971, Ubah died at the age of 52.

NIGERIA NEWS 247 highlights some of the businesses owned by Ifeanyi Ubah:

Capital Oil and Gas

Ifeanyi Ubah founded Capital Oil in 2001 before venturing into politics. He was the chairman of the oil company until his death.

Authority Newspaper

In 2015, Ubah established Authority Newspaper, a national daily. He also owned Authority Television and Radio.

Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club

The late business mogul founded Ifeanyi Ubah FC, which has made a significant impact in the Nigeria National League. The club’s home ground is the Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium in Nnewi, Anambra State.