Chief arthur mbanefo biography of abraham

As he turns 90, I thought it appropriate to reflect not just on his accomplished life of impact and consequence in domains from the accountancy profession to top-tier corporate boardrooms, from independent government commissions and university councils to the world of international diplomacy, but, through that prism, on what he proudly and unapologetically represents.

The appointment was surprising — but impressive — to many in the diplomatic world in New York because Mbanefo was hitherto neither a politician nor a diplomat, but rather was an accomplished captain of an independent profession and the private sector. It was, however, the kind of insightful but out-of-the-box decision you could expect from a leader like OBJ.

The message was clear: order and discipline above sentiments.

CHIEF Arthur Christopher Izuegbunan Mbanefo, MFR, CON, Odu III, 90, is a rare breed personality.

I met with the chief on my next visit, prior appointment duly made. Moreover, the versatile Mbanefo turned out a very successful ambassador of Nigeria, one who commanded the respect and personal friendship of the late UN secretary-general Kofi Annan and several other world leaders. Arthur Mbanefo thus hails from a distinguished family.

Mbanefo married Jackie nee Egbuna daughter of the late Justice Egbuna, in They have one son, Arthur Mbanefo Jr, a former investment banker with Barclays International, and grandchildren.

Arthur Christopher Izuegbunan Mbanefo, Nigerian diplomat.

He went on to become a senior partner in Akintola Williams before resigning from the firm in and setting up his own management consulting firm, Arthur Mbanefo and Associates. Mbanefo, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, was President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and played a key international leadership role in the establishment of accounting standards across Africa.

A renowned corporate boardroom guru and stickler for sound corporate governance, he has served on the boards of directors of numerous blue-chip companies including UAC of Nigeria Ltd. Alongside his leadership role in the private sector, Mbanefo has played key and decisive roles in Nigerian public life. Arthur Mbanefo was a key player in the Gen.

Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu-led government of the short-lived Republic of Biafra.