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Charles Ononuju Ofoegbu is a Nigerian geophysicist, academic, petroleum industry executive, and public administrator.[1] He was the managing director and chief executive officer of the Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company Limited.[2] He was also the Chairman of Anambra State Petroleum Energy Resources Limited. He is currently the Anambra State Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources.[3]
Charles Ofoegbu | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Petroleum and Moneral Resources | |
| In office 2026–Incumbent | |
| Governor-General | Charles Chukwuma Soludo |
| Preceded by | Barr. Anthony Ifeanyi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Ofoegbu |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA |
| Occupation | Geophysicist, Politician |
Early life and education
editInformation regarding Ofoegbu's date of birth, place of birth, and early education has not been widely published in reliable secondary sources. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)[4]. He received his MSc and PhD (awarded around 1982) from the University of Durham in the United Kingdom, specializing in Applied Geophysics[5].
Academic career
editOfoegbu has worked as an academic researcher in the fields of geophysics and earth sciences. His scholarly publications have focused on exploration geophysics, tectonics, seismic interpretation, and related geological studies. He has been associated with the Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, where he served in a leadership capacity.[1]
His research has attracted citations within the geosciences community, particularly in studies relating to Nigeria's sedimentary basins and resource exploration.
Business and industry career
editOfoegbu has been involved in Nigeria's oil and gas industry for several decades. He was associated with A-Z Petroleum Products Limited,[6] where he served as an executive director.
Public service
editUnder the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Ofoegbu served as managing director and chief executive officer of the Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company Limited. He was also appointed Chairman of Anambra State Petroleum Energy Resources Limited.
In this capacity, he participated in initiatives aimed at developing Anambra State's petroleum and mineral resources sector. In 2026, he stated that Anambra State had recovered several oil wells previously attributed to Delta State following verification exercises by federal authorities.
In May 2026, Ofoegbu was nominated and appointed Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources in Anambra State.[7][8] His appointment was welcomed by industry stakeholders, including the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN)[9]
Research interests
editOfoegbu's research interests include: Exploration geophysics, Applied geophysics, Petroleum geology, Tectonics, Seismic data interpretation and Natural resource development[10]
References
edit- 1 2 "Charles OFOEGBU | Director and Professor | Research profile". ResearchGate. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ Akintonde, Oluwasola (2026-03-06). "Anambra Reclaims Oil Wells From Delta, Boosting Revenue Prospects". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ Mubarak, Ganiyu (2025-06-19). "Repaint your houses, Anambra directs residents |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ "Charles OFOEGBU | Director and Professor | Research profile". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "Thaoke Saja Sudah Bermain & Pantau Livedraw Toto Macau di OLXTOTO". OLXTOTO. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ Report, Agency (2013-06-17). "EFCC, Customs clear A-Z Petroleum director over dollar possession". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ Chioma, Unini (2026-05-05). ""Soludo Nominates Two SANs" — Anambra Assembly Receives First Batch Of Commissioner Nominees". TheNigeriaLawyer. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ "Concerns in Anambra Petroleum Ministry as Soludo appoints Ofoegbu chairman of oil and gas". Surefoot Afrik. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ "IPMAN lauds appointment of Ofoegbu as petroleum, mineral resources commissioner in Anambra". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ www.tandfonline.com. doi:10.1080/10106049.2024.2339290#references-Section1 https://www.tandfonline.com/action/cookieAbsent. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
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