Birth
Born on 22 February in Ogbor Uvuru, Aboh Mbaise LGA, Imo State, as the ninth child of Nehemiah Akagburuonye Amuchie and Monica Nwafor Akagburuonye.
Leadership & Career
- Public Record
Career & Public Record
Chief Obioma Success Akagburuonye’s career reads as a timeline of steady, deliberate growth – from a first degree in law to national recognition as one of Imo State’s most prominent philanthropists and entrepreneurs.
1966
Early Years
Education
Completed secondary education across Imo and Benue States before proceeding to Kogi State University, where he earned LL.B and LL.M degrees in Law. He also served as President of the university's Igbo Students Association.
2005
Legal Milestone
Contributed to the landmark Court of Appeal decision in Obioma v. Nigeria, a case recognized for addressing prison overcrowding and bail conditions.
2012
Professional Recognition
Called to the Nigerian Bar and established O.S. Akagburuonye & Co. (Akara Ugo Chambers), Abuja. He also received the University of Nigeria Golden Jubilee Award.
Business
Entrepreneurship
Founded and chaired several successful businesses including Praco International Company, Psalm 127 Limited, Peace Be Still Hotels, Obisco Foods & Beverages, Lion of Judah Security, Aqua Refresh, Akaraugo Microfinance Bank and Divine Foundation Property.
Leadership
Community Service
Served as National President of Hope Rising for Imolites, President of Real Estate Developers Abuja, Chairman of Obasanjo Aku Success Movement and member of the Nigerian Bar Association Inter-Agency Committee.
Faith
A Lasting Legacy
Built Africa's first Noah's Ark Church in Ogbor Uvuru for the Assemblies of God Nigeria, leaving behind a remarkable symbol of faith and community development.
Recognition
Honours & Awards
Delivered the first Nnamdi Azikiwe Memorial Lecture at the University of Nigeria, received a Doctorate in Philanthropic Management from Freedom University (USA), the UN Humanitarian Service Award and was appointed Justice of the Peace.
2026
60th Birthday Celebration
Celebrated his 60th birthday with a series of community events across Imo State, including a novelty football match featuring Hope Rising FC and Super Eagles legends.
- Civic Leadership
Leadership & Nation Building
As a respected chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Obioma Success Akagburuonye is a strong advocate for equity, inclusive governance, and national unity — extending the same philosophy that guides his business and philanthropic work into the civic sphere.
Much of his nation-building work is delivered through direct investment in rural infrastructure across Imo State — electrification, boreholes, healthcare outreach, security, and educational support — paired with a belief in the power of sport to unite communities, as seen in the Hope Rising FC and Super Eagles Novelty Match marking his 60th birthday in 2026.
Engineering & Real Estate
Founder of Praco Nigeria Limited
Founder of Praco Nigeria Limited and a visionary who contributed significantly to the development of Abuja's real estate landscape through inclusive and community-focused projects.
2001
Telecommunications Pioneer
Facilitated the introduction of the first telephone services to Mbaise in 2001.
2005
Engr. Success Obioma vs. Federal Republic of Nigeria
Reforming bail conditions and supporting prison decongestion.
2010–2016
Praco Nigeria Ltd vs. FCT Administration
Protecting property rights and securing justice for marginalized communities.
2018
Akagburonye vs. Federal Mortgage Bank
Defending affordable housing and the rights of low-income earners.
Public Leadership
APC Chieftain & Imo Equity Advocate
Chieftain of the APC and advocate of the Imo Equity Agenda, promoting infrastructure, security, and inclusive governance.