August 04, (THEWILL) – It is hard to believe that Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, who has achieved so much as a businessman, is just 40 years-old. The entrepreneur and Chairman of Stanel Group clocked 40 a few days ago and quite unlike many of his peers who would opt for a grand celebration, he rather chose a unique way to celebrate his landmark age. He organised an afternoon of praise and worship at his luxury 5-star hotel. The Delborough which had only close friends and family in attendance and thereafter, lunch was served.
The accomplished man received goodwill messages from world leaders, such as former Presidents, Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ghana’s John Dramani Mahama, and Benin Republic’s Thomas Boni Yayi.
Nigeria’s vice president Kashim Shettima; former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim; Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, and former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha also sent him their best wishes. They all praised him for his achievements in the oil, gas, and hospitality industries, and lauded his philanthropic efforts through the Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation. They particularly noted his dedication to excellence and his significant contributions to the African business landscape, especially the success of The Delborough Hotel in Lagos.
They also didn’t fail to recognise that he achieved far more in his 30s than many achieve in a lifetime with Mahama urging him to open a branch of The Delborough in Ghana. These messages underscore the high regard in which Stanley is held across the continent. It is on this note he was appointed a member of the Governing Council of the Igbinedion University in Edo State, making him the youngest member of the governing council in the history of the university. He is also a member of the board of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Business School.
From an obscure background, to setting up mega businesses, Stanley without a doubt has done quite well for himself. Just as he firmly has his money spinners on lockdown, so has he also firmly secured the home front. The gangly dude is married to Irene, daughter of former minister of women affairs, Pauline Tallen. Both were at some point allegedly separated due to circumstances beyond their control, but they are reportedly back together as man and wife.
