Paul Onwuanibe, born on June 29, 1965, is a British-Nigerian business magnate widely recognized as the MD/CEO of Landmark Africa Group, an African-focused real estate company.
Early Life and Education
Onwuanibe was born in Paddington, London, to George and Dorothy Onwuanibe, who are of Nigerian descent. He has one elder sister, Angela, and one elder brother, Anthony. His father was a diplomat and wanted his children to stay in touch with their Nigerian roots, so Paul and his siblings education would be a mix of both countries and cultures.
He attended primary and part of his secondary school in the United Kingdom with a brief stint at Eton College for boys. At 16, he was admitted into the University of Nigeria where he obtained a BSc (Hons) in Architecture.
Onwuanibe returned to London after his first degree and proceeded to South Bank University, London in 1989 for a Masters in Construction Project management followed by a Masters in Environmental Design and property development from Imperial College, London in 1990. Paul Onwuanibe also obtained an MBA from the London Business School in 1993.
Career Highlights
Paul Onwuanibe's career includes several significant roles:
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- 1988 - Project Architect - Anthony Barber Associates (Chartered Architects) UK.
- 1991 - Development Director for Beacon Housing UK.
- 1994 - Executive responsible for Property and Logistics team Regus Plc - a global serviced office company.
- 1997 - Chief Executive Officer Landmark Group.
In 1991, he became the Development Director for Beacon Housing UK.
Paul Onwuanibe aka PaulO sits on several boards across Europe, America and Africa - such as MTN’s subsidiary Fintech Yellow Digital, Cancer Care Federation for West Africa, Lakeshore Medical Centre, Brookstone Properties, Kimberly Ryan, Carbon Micro Finance Bank & Stanmore Real Estate. He serves on the board of many companies in Africa including One Finance(a Micro Finance bank in Africa) and Federation for Cancer Care West Africa. He is also, the founder and past president of the prestigious charity; The Human Race Foundation (HRF). A charity dedicated to providing young men with a chance in life.
Personal Life
Paul Onwuanibe originally hails from Imo State, Nigeria but he was born in Paddington, London. He is a native of Imo, Igbo by tribe and a Christian by religion.
Paul Onwuanibe is from a family of 5, comprising of his parents and their 3 children - 2 sons and 1 daughter. He is the last child of his parents and family.
In 1993, Paul Onwuanibe married Dr. Ikunna Onwuanibe, a medical doctor. They got married in 1993 and currently have 2 children - a daughter named Ugochi Onwuanibe and a son named Chika Onwuanibe.
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Paul Onwuanibe and his wife have been married for 31 years as at 2024. They celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary on 26 November 2024.
The names of Paul Onwuanibe's siblings are, Angela Onwuanibe and Anthony Onwuanibe.
Paul Onwuanibe is 59 years old as at 2024. He celebrates his 59th birthday on 29 June 2024.
His Landmark Beach resort is valued at over $200 Million which is about ₦200,000,000,000 Billion Naira as at 2024.
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Family Details
His parents are both from Nigeria. His father was a diplomat from Imo State.
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The names of Paul Onwuanibe parents are George Onwuanibe (father) and Dorothy Onwuanibe (Mother). His father was a diplomat.
The name of Paul Onwuanibe wife is Ikunna Onwuanibe. She is a medical Doctor and a mother of 2 children. She was born on 28 June.
The names of Paul Onwuanibe children are, Ugochi Onwuanibe and Chika Onwuanibe.
The name of Paul Onwuanibe's daughter is Ugochi Lanesra Denise Onwuanibe. She was born on 11 January 1996. She is 28 years old as at 2024. She is currently not married.
Paul Onwuanibe's first child and daughter graduated from Warwick Business School in July 2017 with a first class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
The name of Paul Onwuanibe son is Chika Onwuanibe. He was born on 10 May 1998. He is 26 years old as at 2024.
Paul Onwuanibe's only son Chika graduated from University Of Manchester in April 2022.
Net Worth and Assets
Paul Onwuanibe has a net worth of about $450 Million US Dollars as at 2024. He is one of the richest Igbo men in Lagos, Nigeria. Paul Onwuanibe is one of the richest men from Imo State.
Paul Onwuanibe net worth in Naira is estimated at about ₦450,000,000,000 Billion Naira as at 2024.
Paul Onwuanibe has houses in Lagos, Imo State, Nigeria and in London.
Paul Onwuanibe: Profile Summary
Here's a summary of Paul Onwuanibe's key details:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian, British |
| Place of Birth | Paddington, London |
| State of Origin | Imo State |
| Tribe | Igbo |
| Date of Birth | 29 June 1965 |
| Age (2024) | 59 years old |
| Occupation | Real Estate Executive, Businessman, Investor |
| Net Worth (USD) | $450 Million |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Onwuanibe |
| Siblings | Anthony Onwuanibe, Angela Onwuanibe |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Ikunna Onwuanibe |
| Children | Ugochi Onwuanibe and Chika Onwuanibe |
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