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PROFILE OF MATTHEW OBONO

Born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Obono on the 1st of June 1976 at the Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, DC. USA; Matthew Obono lived his cradle days in America till he returned to Nigeria with his parents at the age of three.

He attended the Command Children’s School Jos and later went on to attend Community Secondary School Ugep in his home town as his father’s way of getting him to learn the language and culture of his people. He proceeded to the University of Calabar Cross River State where he first obtained a Diploma in Theatre Arts and later a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts in 2000.

Matthew’s passionate devotion to human development came to the fore when he worked as the Director of Schools Rochas Foundation Colleges, Director,  Rochas Foundation Volunteer Corps, and Staff Adviser, Rochas Foundation Old Student’s Association. He has travelled over 30 African countries providing humanitarian services to less privileged children Across Africa.

He has served as Personal Assistant to the Executive Governor of Imo State, was latter appointed Executive Assistant Operations and then ICT to the Executive Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha. Currently, he is Special Assistant to the Governor and the Imo State Liaison Officer, Abuja.

Matthew  commendably combines his busy schedule with philanthropy and business as the Chief Executive Director of MFI Xquisite Koncepts Limited, a public relations and event management company. He is Chief  Executive Officer, Xquisite Wifi,  Chief  Executive Officer Mob Shoes, Chief Executive officer, Mob Clothings, Chief Executive Officer,  Mob Scents, and the Chief Executive  officer Gospel Music Africa; a conglomerate of Gospel based brands. (Www.gmarealitytvc.com) Chief Executive Officer, GMA Records, GMA Entertainment Television and Radio, He is also the Chairman, MOFoundation, a foundation that seeks to cater for the wellbeing of less-privileged children and widows.

Matthew Obono has over the years distinguished himself as a servant, a philanthropist, a ”Peoples Person”, a motivator, a positive change agent, and an astute lover of God.

He is a business man, a politician, an actor, a singer, a creative director, and an events planner.

He has received numerous International and Domestic awards notable of which are:

World Habitat Award for Global Excellence in Advocacy on the Girl Child Education and community Development.

Ghana – Nigeria Achievers Impactful Leader Award

He is blessed with a son.

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you.

Matthew Obono