Sir Hon. Okonkwo Vitalis N. was born in Ojjor Community, Uzo-Uwani L.G.A. (14 November 1978) and trained in industrial welding and public administration. He built a career spanning oil & gas operations, construction, agribusiness and hospitality and now leads multiple companies including OKO VITALIS NIG LTD, VIEMMACO OIL LTD, ABOKI AYIKI (NIG) LTD and MOISTEX NIG LTD while directing community initiatives through VIEMMACO Hotel and other enterprises.
A committed public servant and political leader, Sir Vitalis has served in advisory and transition roles at the local and state level and has coordinated election logistics and boundary/landwork that protect local interests. His development work emphasizes durable infrastructure (roads, bridges, electrification), vocational training for youth, support for education, and humanitarian relief including community road grading, donations of laterite and transport support to enable economic activity. His philanthropic approach seeks practical, measurable outcomes that improve daily life for residents.
1978 —Born in Ojjor Community, Uzo-Uwani.
Technical & OND training in industrial welding and quality control; B.Sc Public Administration (University of Port Harcourt).
2000s —Career in oil & gas (MEC-Corrosion, MAZCO Nig Ltd), roles at DAEWOO/AGIP and managerial positions.
2010–2011 —Incorporated OKO VITALIS NIG LTD, VIEMMACO OIL LTD, ABOKI AYIKI (NIG) LTD and MOISTEX NIG LTD.
2013–2023 —Active political leadership and community development roles; appointed senior special assistant/adviser and transition vice-chair responsibilities.