Chiedozie Akwiwu (born 11 February 1988) is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. He is a co-founder of the online energy bill payment platform Paynergy.
Early Life and Education
Akwiwu grew up in Warri, Delta State. He attended DSC Primary and Secondary School, Warri, and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 2005.
He proceeded to Imo State University, where he graduated in 2009 with a degree in Accountancy. He completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos State.
Career
Akwiwu began his career in agribusiness, founding Doak Integrated Resources Limited, a company engaged in construction, real estate, and agricultural commodities.
He later founded: - Nigeria Made Hub - Puragon Oil and Gas Distribution
In 2018, he co-founded the online energy bill payment platform Paynergy alongside Akinyele Tobi.
Philanthropy
In December 2019, Akwiwu launched a malaria eradication project, which provided support for 150 children in Kuchigoro community, Abuja.
Awards and Recognition
- The Most Enterprising Personality of the Year – 2020 Nigeria Entrepreneur Awards
Personal Life
Akwiwu was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He hails from Ogwuaga Abba community, Nwangele LGA, Imo State, Nigeria.