Dr. Marcel Ofomata is a Visionary Leader, Entrepreneur,
Mentor and Philanthropist of inestimable value to
his community, the country and the world at large.
His leadership approach is built on a powerful,
yet simple, philosophy that life and businesses
flourish when it add true value to the lives of
other people.
The Harvard trained Entrepreneur is a holder of an
Honorary Doctorate degree from Muskegon University,
Indianapolis, USA, an Alumnus of Harvard Business School,
United State of America, Aberden University, United Kingdom,
Abia State University, Uturu where he bagged his first and
second Masters degrees in Business Administration and Entrepreneurial
Studies as well as Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting respectively.
He is currently undergoing an Entrepreneurial Masters Programme (EMP)
at the foremost Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States of America.
The business guru has attended many local, National and International
Advanced Training, conferences and symposiums to breast-up with contemporary
skills needed to handle the emerging vicissitudes of entrepreneurship especially
in a formal workplace and board room experience. He is a graduand of the 2018
Global Leadership Academy at White House, Washington DC, United States of America
and similar businesses and leadership Summits at Toronto, Lebanon, Corolado,
Munich, etc. He has travelled to over 42 countries of the world in different continents.
As at today, he is overseeing the activities and offering strategic entrepreneurial
direction to Africa’s Leading Asset Financing Company: AMAECOM GLOBAL LIMITED as
the MANAGING DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and presides over Board of Directors
with SEVEN (7) business REGIONS and THIRTY (30) operational branches in Nigeria as
well as offshore branches at the Republic of China, Ghana and Cameroon where
beneficiaries enjoys the popular Amaecom Buy now, Pay later Scheme.
The Amaecom Chief Executive is also the Chancellor of Mitchell and Michelle Business School,
Nigeria: the first innovative, practical and hands-on-desk business school in Nigeria that
trains and mentors businesses/businessmen, budding entrepreneurs and leaders.
1. OFOMATA is currently the Real Exchange Deal Ambassador of Entrepreneurs Organization
for West Africa. He was the President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Abuja Chapter
in the 2017/2018 regime. He is a member of many strategic, professional, certified and
philanthropic organizations some of which he plays leading roles. He is a member of
the United States Commercial Department since 2010, Nigerian–German Business Association
since 2011, Asian Business Forum, Member of African President Forum of Entrepreneurs’
Organization (EO), Fellow, Chartered Institute of Economics of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of
Leadership, Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management, Member, Nigerian Association
of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Major Donor of Rotary Club
International, Patron, Police Officers’ Mess Association, Nigerian Red Cross Society,
Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International, Member, Ibom Golf Club, Jerusalem
pilgrim and Justice of Peace among others. These are in recognition of his philanthropic
magnanimity and contributions to the development of Nigeria especially in the areas of
employment creation, economic development, growing of SMEs and progressive philanthropy
for socio-economic progress.
The Philanthropist has traveled to over 42 countries of the world in different continents
and has received over 103 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE, HONOUR, and RECOGNITION within and outside
Nigeria ranging from the International Peace Medal from United Nations, May 2015, United
States Commercial Department, Lean Beirut at Lebanon, Mumbai at India as well as from
respectable organizations and ministries in Nigeria ranging from the Nigerian Youth
Service Corps, Nigeria Red Cross Society, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Nigerian Television
Authority, Nigeria Police Force, Peace Corps of Nigeria, Voice of Nigeria, Association of
Federal Civil Service Staff Union of Nigeria, Rotary Club International, Hoteliers Association
of Nigeria, Fouani Group: producers of LG products, Bajaj International, Aguata Legislative
Council, Anambra State, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Catholic Youths
Organization, Churches, NGOs amongst others.
As the Founder of Marcel Ofomata Foundation, which core target covers Academic Scholarship,
Free Medical Mission, Women/Youths Empowerment, Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Schemes
to the most needy. He is always at the forefront of humanitarian campaigns for inclusive
social order in the society.
Dr. Marcel Ofomata holds the following honorary Chieftaincy Titles: ONWA ISUOFIA in Igbo Land,
South East Nigeria, AKPA K’IDOMA by Idoma Kingdom in Benue State, North Central and OBONG UNWAM
AKWA IBOM STATE in South South Nigeria, to his credit in acknowledgement of his contributions
to the socio-economic, academic, cultural and social development of the country. He is a TWO term
Chairman of a foremost Youth Group in Anambra State: Odiraa Chukwumma Age Grade with impressive
track record of service delivery and servant -leadership style including the building of a cottage
Hospital for his community in his tenure as the Chairman.
He is married and the family is blessed with children. He enjoys playing Golf.
