In recognition of his outstanding philanthropy and commitment to community development, Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, Ph.D., has been crowned Ebubedike 1 of Unweka Ancient Kingdom during the Unweka Day celebration in Ikwo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. The event, organized by the Unweka General Assembly (UGA), represents the communities of Ekpelu, Eka-Awoke, and Ekpaomaka.
As the CEO of C-Sagas Group of Companies, Chief Nwali oversees diverse enterprises in hospitality, construction, and real estate, including Cirenes Hotels in Abakaliki, Exclusive Serene Hotels in Enugu and Abuja, and C.Sagas Luxury Homes Ltd. His businesses employ over 2,000 people, and he is widely regarded as a mentor and leader in these industries. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, he holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and an honorary doctorate in Entrepreneurship from the American-European University.
Key Contributions
Chief Nwali’s philanthropic impact is both extensive and transformative:
- Donated transformers for rural electrification and constructed community town halls.
- Funded scholarships for secondary and tertiary students.
- Facilitated skill acquisition programs for youths to promote self-reliance.
- Built homes for senior staff and donated over 50 vehicles to employees and NGOs.
- Constructed buildings for churches and community centers, including a 2-story edifice for the Redeemed Christian Church of God
Celebrations and Testimonies
- Prof. Kenneth Nwekpa, UGA Secretary, lauded him as “a transformative leader who turns dreams into reality.”
- HRH Eze Nwigboji Nwokwa described him as “a philanthropist committed to uplifting the less privileged.”
- Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Chief Franklin Ogbuewu, hailed him as “a young achiever empowering Ebonyians and Nigerians.”
Unweka Day 2024 attracted notable guests, including Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, and former Governor Chief Martin Elechi. The event celebrated not just the cultural heritage of the Unweka communities but also Chief Nwali’s remarkable achievements.
