About
Meet Dr. Eric Opah.
Entrepreneur, logistics expert, philanthropist, and transformational leader with decades of experience in global trade, business leadership, and community development.
Dr. Eric Opah is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur, logistics expert, philanthropist, and transformational leader with decades of experience in global trade, business leadership, and community development.
He is the Founder and CEO of Fortune Global Shipping and Logistics Limited, and currently serves as Chairman of the Nigeria-America Chamber of Commerce, Abia State Chapter — positions that have placed him at the intersection of trade, investment, and policy for over two decades.
He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria (IODN), President of the Eric Opah Foundation, and Founder/President of the Mbubo Transformation Group.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration — University of Calabar
Career Journey
Two decades. Three continents. One mission.
Panalpina World Transport Group
Began his career in logistics and freight forwarding, building deep expertise in international supply chains.
China Southern Airlines Nigeria
Served as Director of Cargo Operations, contributing to aviation cargo logistics in Nigeria.
Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Ltd.
Built a respected logistics and shipping enterprise serving regional and international clients.
Nigeria-America Chamber of Commerce, Abia Chapter
Drives bilateral trade engagement and investment promotion between Abia and the United States.
Leadership Philosophy
Principled. Pragmatic. People-first.
The values that guided a career of building institutions, growing teams, and serving communities — values that will guide the next chapter of Abia State.
Transparency
Open books, open doors. Every naira accounted for.
Accountability
Outcomes measured, leaders responsible, citizens informed.
Industrial Growth
Manufacturing-led prosperity rooted in Abia's historic strengths.
Youth Empowerment
Capital, skills, and platforms for the next generation.
Strategic Governance
Data-driven decisions and disciplined execution.
Economic Transformation
A globally competitive Abia, by design.
Philanthropy
The Eric Opah Foundation.
For years before politics, Dr. Opah has been quietly building the social infrastructure of opportunity — scholarships, humanitarian outreach, healthcare programs, and community development across Abia State.
- Scholarships & education support
- Humanitarian outreach
- Youth empowerment programs
- Healthcare initiatives
- Community development
- Economic empowerment