Meet Chief/Sir S. O. S. Echendu,Iriji Mbaise Grand Patron Award Recipient
Meet Chief/Sir S. O. S. Echendu,Iriji Mbaise Grand Patron Award Recipient
Marital Status:
Happily married to Lady Ijeoma Echendu (Nee Ahaghotu). Together, they have children of both sexes.
Birth Place:
Obizi, Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.
Primary and Secondary Education
- Urban Primary School, Owerri and St. Andrew’s Primary School, Obizi.
- Community Secondary School, Amuzi, Ahiazu Mbaise, and Obizi High School, Obizi Mbaise.
Post-Secondary/Baccalaureate Institutions
- Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (35th Regular Combatant Course)
- Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colorado, USA
- University of Colorado, Denver
- Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
- Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
Academic Degrees/Programs
General Science (AS)
Biology (BS)
Nuclear Medicine Science (BS)
Business Administration (MBA)
Ph.D. – Doctoral Candidate
Professional Work Experience
Platoon Commander
Technical Officer – Corps Headquarters Company, Nigerian Army Armoured Corps
Armoured Commander – Dodan Barracks, Lagos
Technical Support Specialist
Laboratory Manager
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Associate Scientist
President/Chief Executive Officer
Health Care Entrepreneur
Philanthropist
Cultural Organizations/Affiliations
Mbaise Family Union of North Carolina
Imo State Association, North Carolina
Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, North Carolina
Amala Mbaise
Mbaise USA, Inc.
Elected/Appointed Positions (Past & Present)
Secretary, Mbaise Family Union, North Carolina
Secretary, Mbaise USA Board of Delegates
Vice President, Mbaise USA
President, Mbaise USA
Chairman, Obizi Autonomous Community Caretaker Committee
Member, Board of Trustees of several organizations and corporations
Church Memberships/Positions
Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Obizi Mbaise
Emmanuel Anglican Church, Raleigh, North Carolina
Titles/Honors/Awards
Knight of St. Christopher (KSC)
Dikeoha Chieftaincy Title
Ochiagha Mbaise Chieftaincy Title
International Institute of Leadership and Governance Award for Exemplary Leadership
International Human Rights Organization Award for Exceptional Humanitarian Service
Numerous other awards, recognitions, titles, honors, trophies, and medals
Professional Courses/Seminars
Young Officer’s Course
Platoon Commander’s Course
Tank Commander’s Course
Franklin Covey Leadership Workshops
Dale Carnegie Training Institute Leadership/Professional Training Series
Stanford University Leadership Workshop Series
Several professional courses in Nuclear Medicine and Radiologic Technology
Member of several professional bodies, associations, and certifications in specialized scientific and technical industries.