Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo

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Born (1985-06-19) 19 June 1985 (age 40)
OccupationEntrepreneur
Yearsactive2008 - Present
Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo
Born (1985-06-19) 19 June 1985 (age 40)
Alma materParis School of Business
OccupationEntrepreneur
Years active2008 - Present
OrganizationMichael Agbonifo "Shoe a child" foundation
SpouseOshiolene Agbonifo
ChildrenOsamagbe, Osazemen and Eghosasere Michael
Websitehttp://www.eteknotions.com/

Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo[1], also known as Etek Notions,[2][3] is a Nigerian businessman and serial entrepreneur from Benin City.[4]

Eghosa was educated at Emotan Primary School, Benin City from 1991-1997. He later proceeded to Negbenebor International School for his secondary education between 1997- 2003. He received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Benson Idahosa University between 2009-2014. He obtained a master’s degree in Luxury and Fashion Management from the prestigious Paris School of Business in Paris, France.[5]

Business career

Etek Luxury[6] was established as a luxury firm in 2008 in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. Today, its operations have expanded to Lagos, and other cities. Etek as a brand has also expanded into real estate, automobile, and luxury. Etek Luxury dominates the luxurious market in Nigeria and is a major seller of top global brands like Gucci, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, Fendi, Dior, Nike, Burberry, Hermes, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Balenciaga, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Zara, Calvin Klein and a host of others.

Etek as a global brand has diversified into real estate and has sold, rented, and leased out quality properties to clients.[citation needed]

Agbonifo is the Chief Executive Officer of Etek Global Resources.[2]

Philanthropy

Agbonifo helped found the Michael Agbonifo Foundation, which has impacted the lives of people, especially in Oredo West Local Government and Edo State, by providing food, shoes, empowerment to people. He has been described as a philanthropist whose charity has touched lives.[2]

Political career

In 2019, Eghosa contested for the Oredo West Constituency seat in the Edo State House of Assembly under the umbrella of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as its flag bearer and emerged second in the main election. He is still active in politics in Edo state.[7][8][9][10][11]

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