Valentine Chineto Ozigbo, popularly known as Val Ozigbo or 100% Valiant, was born on July 20, 1970. He hails from Amesi in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He is the last child of Chief Andrew Nwafor Ozigbo (a retired school headmaster and educationist) and Mrs. Christiana Ozigbo (a small businesswoman and farmer).c6148b
He is widely regarded as a self-made man who rose from humble beginnings through hard work, academic excellence, and professional competence.

Education
Ozigbo’s academic journey is outstanding:
He attended Christ the Redeemer College for his SSCE.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 1994 — graduated as the best student in both the Department of Accounting and the Faculty of Business Administration, winning six academic awards.
MBA in Banking and Finance from UNN in 2000.
MSc in Finance (with Distinction) from Lancaster University, United Kingdom in 2004, under the prestigious British Chevening Scholarship.


Professional Qualifications:
Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
Fellow, Institute of Credit Administration (ICA)7b87cb

Business Career
Ozigbo built a stellar career in Nigeria’s banking and corporate sectors:
Spent over 17 years in banking, working with top institutions including NAL Merchant Bank, Diamond Bank, Continental Trust Bank, FSB International Bank, Standard Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and Bank PHB.
Served as Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc (operator of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja and other properties).
Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) from 2018–2020, overseeing a diversified conglomerate with interests in hospitality, energy, and agribusiness.1ac607
Under his leadership, Transcorp Hotels recorded significant growth and received multiple industry awards. He is respected for his strategic vision, operational excellence, and ability to turn around complex organizations.

Political Career
Valentine Ozigbo is a prominent political figure in Anambra State and Southeast Nigeria:
In 2021, he contested and emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Anambra State Governor.
Later joined the Labour Party (LP) in 2022.
In 2025, he moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he was a leading governorship aspirant.eaf58e
He is known for his #KaAnambraChawapu slogan (Let Anambra Shine/Develop), emphasizing good governance, infrastructure, youth empowerment, security, and economic development. Many view him as a competent, visionary, and “fresh” alternative in Anambra politics.

Philanthropy and Social Impact
Founder of the Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation, which focuses on youth development, education, skills acquisition, women empowerment, and community support.
Strong advocate for freestyle football — recognized as one of the biggest promoters of the sport in Africa through @feetandtricks.
Regularly organizes skills acquisition programs, empowerment schemes (e.g., tailoring, shoemaking with startup capital), and educational initiatives in Anambra communities.4fd8ad
Recent Recognitions (as of 2026)
Conferred with the prestigious traditional title “Ugo Igbo Ji Di Ebube” during the 2026 Igu-Aro Festival at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

Delivered lead paper at the Southeast Nigeria Regional Development Summit 2026.
Continues active community engagement in Amesi and across Anambra State.

Public Persona and Influence
Ozigbo is active on social media:
Instagram: @valyntino
Facebook: @ValentineOzigbo
X (Twitter): @valentineozigbo

He projects an image of a modern, inspirational, results-driven leader — often described as intelligent, articulate, resilient, and people-oriented. Supporters see him as a bridge between corporate excellence and public service.
In Summary, Valentine Chineto Ozigbo is a rare blend of academic brilliance, corporate success, political ambition, and philanthropic commitment. From a village background to the helm of one of Nigeria’s biggest conglomerates, and now a major player in Anambra politics, his journey embodies resilience, excellence, and service. He remains a strong voice for good governance and youth development in Nigeria’s Southeast.

Valentine Chineto Ozigbo, popularly known as Val Ozigbo or 100% Valiant, was born on July 20, 1970. He hails from Amesi in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He is the last child of Chief Andrew Nwafor Ozigbo (a retired school headmaster and educationist) and Mrs. Christiana Ozigbo (a small businesswoman and farmer).