Oji Chukwuemeka Ifeanyichukwu

Oji "Donoji" Chukwuemeka Ifeanyichukwu (born 28 July 1981) is a Nigerian architect, entrepreneur, author and carpenter known for his carpentry training in Abuja. He is a co-founder and CEO of Dazzle Furniture Limited and currently serves as President, National Carpentry and Furniture Summit (NACAFS). Donoji holds master’s degree in architecture and an MBA in entrepreneurship. He is the author of the book, The Solepreneur: Grow your Business Faster and Smater.[1][2]

Oji "donoji" Chukwuemeka Ifeanyichukwu
Oji 'Donoji' Chukwuemeka Ifeanyichukwu during a Photo Shoot in Abuja, Nigeria
Born
Oji Chukwuemeka Ifeanyichukwu

(1981-07-28) 28 July 1981
Nigeria, Enugu
NationalityNigerian
EducationC. Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria
OccupationArchitect, Carpenter
Spouse(s)Mrs. Blessing A. Oji
ChildrenMs Oji Mercy C., Ms Oji Nadia O., Mr Oji Donoji Chukwuemeka
Parent(s)Rev'd Dickson E. Oji and Mrs Ruth Obiageri Oji
Websitewww.dazzlefurniture.com

Early life and education

Oji Chukwuemeka Ifeanyichukwu was born on 28 July 1981 in Enugu, Nigeria. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University before proceeding to the Institute for Transformative Thought & Learning, Doctoral Research Centre & University (ITTL-DRC) Arizona, USA where he obtained a master’s of business administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship. Donoji is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management.[3]

Career
Dazzle Farmstead construction ongoing
Koboinvest official assignment

Donoji began his entrepreneurial career in 2009, when he cofounded Dazzle Furniture Limited with Oji Chukwudimma Chukwudike.[4] Later, they established Dazzle Carpentry Training Limited and went into partnership with Turkish furniture makers to train young Nigerians carpentry.[5] As of 2021, Dazzle Carpentry Training had trained over 300 people.[6][7][8] Donoji is the CEO of Dazzle Furniture and Dazzle Training limited.[9] He is a co-founder of Rainermakers Dynamics Solutions LTD, the owners of Kobo Invest.[10][11]

Donoji is the current President of National Carpentry and Furniture Summit (NACAFS)[12] and serves as the PRO of Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN)[13] in affiliation  with International Federation of Interior Architects and Designers (IFIAD).

References
  1. Victoria, Bamas. "Veteran Actor Zulu Adigwe to youth "You have to be your own driver in life"". Daily Trust. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  2. Victoria, Bamas. "Dazzle furniture award carpentry scholarship to 20 youth". Daily Trust. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  3. "SME Heroes: A Carpenter's Carpenter". Ventures Africa. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. "Nanotechnology and Human Extinction". Issuu. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  5. Imaralu, Douglas. "SME Heroes: A Carpenter's Carpenter". Ventures Africa. Ventures Africa. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  6. Daily, Peoples. "Dazzle furniture marks independence with scholarship to 20 Nigerians". Peoples Daily. Peoples Daily. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  7. "My biography". Issuu. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  8. Daily, Peoples. "Dazzle Carpentry Limited Has Trained Over 300 Carpenters- Says Founder". Peoples Daily. Peoples Daily. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  9. "Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) Trains Residents on Furniture". www.aea.org.ng. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  10. "Kobo Invest – … Every kobo Counts". Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  11. "Dazzle Carpentry Training Limited Gym « HEYGYMS.COM.NG". heygyms.com.ng. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  12. "National Carpentry & Furniture Summit Set To Hold In Abuja". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  13. "Executive Council – Interior Design Association of Nigeria". Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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