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Prince Chinedu Ned Munir Nwoko (born 21 December 1960), commonly known as Ned Nwoko, is a wealthy lawyer, politician, philanthropist and businessman.
He is considered one of the most successful Nigerian businessmen of all time.
Even as a Prince from a wealthy family, Ned Nwoko still strives to become a better person while still pulling others around him.
He rose to fame after marrying famous Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels when she was a teenager.
Nigerian politician
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| First and last name: | Prince Chinedu Ned Munir Nwoko |
| Stage Name: | Ned Nwoko |
| Born: | December 21, 1960 (age 63) |
| Place of birth: | Idumuje Ugboko |
| State of origin: | Delta State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Nwoko family |
| Children: | Tarik Nwoko, Julia Nwoko, Naya Nwoko, Maya Nwoko, Amir Nwoko, Hayat Nwoko, Sultan Nwoko |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Regina Daniels, Lily Nwoko, Laila Charani, Lina Nwoko |
| Job: | Lawyer • Politician |
| Net asset value: | $1.2 billion |
Early life
Ned Nwoko is a prince born into the Nwoko royal family in Idumeje Ugboko village, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.
He was born on December 21, 1960 with the full name of Prince Chinedu Ned Munir Nwoko.
He grew up in his village as one of the princes of Idumeje Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.
Then moved to England to study.
Education
Ned Nwoko began his studies in Nigeria, then moved to the UK to pursue a BA in Law and History at the prestigious Keele University, located in Staffordshire, UK.
After graduating and obtaining his first degree, Ned Nwoko moved to Kings College, London where he obtained an LLM in Maritime and Commercial Law.
He was then called to practice as an English barrister at Lincoln’s Inn.
He was recognized and awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the Commonwealth University of Belize, UK.
He also received another honorary degree, this time in science, from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State.
Career
After obtaining all the necessary qualifications, Ned established and maintained one of the best law firms in the UK.
According to Ned Nwoko, he practiced as a solicitor in the High Court of England and Wales. However, there is no official record of him following the investigation. Ned is not listed in the database as a registered solicitor in the UK.
However, it can be officially confirmed that he is the general secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association in the UK and a visiting consultant to the Citizens Advice Bureau based in London, UK.
Ned Nwoko returned to his birth country of Nigeria in December 1998 with a mission to establish a viable democracy in Nigeria after the military withdrew from power following decades of military dictatorship.
Ned Nwoko’s political career saw him elected as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003 under the leadership of President Olusegun Obasanjo. He represented Aniocha North-South of Delta State and Oshimili North-South of Delta State, South-South Nigeria.
Ned Nwoko is also an influential business tycoon with interests in oil companies, real estate, arts and tourism in Nigeria.
Ned Nwoko is also a philanthropist with a foundation that contributes to youth empowerment and education in Delta State. He even donated $273,000 (100 million naira) in 2019 to restore a damaged road construction project connecting southeastern Nigeria to Abuja, the country’s capital, and in the same year, he pledged $200,000 (71.6 million naira) to UNESCO to support and develop sports in West Africa.
Awards and Recognition
Ned Nwoko’s achievements and good deeds have not gone unnoticed by those who care. On the contrary, his popularity and good deeds have earned him many awards on various occasions. Some of the awards include:
- African Values Award – Effective Leadership and Youth Empowerment (2018)
- Peace Achievers Award (2019)Delta Role Model Award – Humanitarian Service (2019)
- Prime Excellence Recognition Award – Man of the Year (2019)
- Abuja AR Reporters Awards – Man of the Year 2019 (2019)
- Suncity Champions of Democracy Award – Humanitarian Service (2019)
- 5 Star Award for Tourism Development in Africa (2019)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka Nigeria Philanthropy Award (2019)
- Anti-Corruption Fighter Award (2019)
- AFRIMMA Pan-African Music Awards – African Community Impact Awards (2019)
Social Media
Ned Nwoko is a busy man but still takes time to connect with his followers on social media.
His involvement in social media activities is partly due to the influence of his young wife, Regina Daniels, who is also passionate about social media.
You can connect with Ned at the following addresses:
- Instagram: @GreatPrinceNed
- Facebook: The Prince Needs Nwoko.
Personal life
Ned Nwoko, being a Muslim, has given him the right to marry more than one wife. The billionaire has 6 wives and several children. Ned Nwoko, a Nigerian tycoon, has made headlines for his unconventional family life. Married to multiple wives, his wives include Lawyer Lily Nwoko, Laila Charani, Regina Daniels and Lina Nwoko.
As the father of 21 children, his offspring are as diverse as his marriages. Among them are Tarik Nwoko, Julia Nwoko, Naya Nwoko, Maya Nwoko, Amir Nwoko, Hayat Nwoko, and Sultan Nwoko. Each child certainly brings their own unique qualities to this fascinating family dynamic.
The philanthropist lost his first son Tarik Nwoko, whose mother was from Morocco. The young man passed away at the age of 22 in his sleep in the early morning of December 8, 2014. He had a daughter named Julia Nwoko.
Before his death, he was a law student at the University of North Staffordshire in the United Kingdom.
His wives also include renowned Nollywood actress, Regina Fatima Daniels, one of the most sought after, influential and successful actresses/film producers in Nigeria.
Ned Nwoko controversially married Regina Daniels when she was just 18. She now has a son with him, born on June 29, 2020.
He had another wife named Laila Charani and four other wives.
Net asset value
Ned Nwoko amassed money from his string of businesses, both local and international. He invested in Nigeria and abroad, including – Oil, Real Estate, Tourism, Agriculture and the Arts.
All these projects have made him one of the richest men in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
He also earns income for serving his beloved country Nigeria as a politician and receives royalties for being an official member of the Nwoko family in Idumeje Ugboko community, Delta state.
Easterner Ned Nwoko owns several houses in Nigeria and dozens of expensive cars. The biggest of these is a private jet worth $54 million, which when converted to Nigerian currency is N20,7749,425,000.
