Who Is Sir Adighibe Maduakolam?

Sir Maduakolam Kenneth Adighibe, FCNA, popularly known as IJERE, hails from Okwulaga Afaraukwu, Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. He is a committed Christian family man, blessed with a supportive wife, Lady Blessing Maduakolam Adighibe (CAN), a Senior Staff of the Bursary Department at Michael Okpara University, and their lovely children.

Educational Background

  • Union Primary School Afaraukwu (1973 – 1980)

  • Secondary Technical School Afaraukwu, Umuahia (1981 – 1986)

  • B.Sc. Accounting, Abia State University, Uturu (1999 – 2004)

  • Chartered Accountant, Nigeria College of Accountancy, Jos (2015)

  • Fellow, Certified National Accountant (FCNA), 2017

  • Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), 2019

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, UNN (in view)

  • M.Sc. Entrepreneurship, NOUN (in view)

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Professional Career

Sir M.K. Adighibe is a financial manager of proven integrity with decades of experience in financial institutions and academia:

  • Accounting Officer, Kanival Enterprise (1986 – 1990)

  • Progress Bank of Nigeria (1990 – 1996)

  • Presently Bursar, Trinity Theological College, Umuahia (affiliated to UNN)

  • Adjunct Lecturer, Trinity Theological College, Umuahia

Leadership & Impact

Beyond his professional expertise, Sir Maduakolam is a distinguished academician, administrator, and grassroots democrat who plays politics without bitterness. He is widely respected for his philanthropy and humanitarian projects that extend beyond his immediate community.

He is the Founder and CEO of IJERE FOUNDATION, dedicated to counseling, human empowerment, and development. Through initiatives such as Ijere Football Academy and Ijere Agric Farm, he has helped nurture sporting talents and empower youths with self-employment opportunities.

As an entrepreneur and community leader, he has earned the titles “A Pillar of Youth” and “Man of the People”, both in the Church and society.

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