Innocent Chukwuma is a Nigerian business magnate and astute entrepreneur. He is the Chairman and founder of Innoson Group of Companies, and also the man behind Africa’s first indigenous motor brand, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing.
Innocent Chukwuma started his small business as a trader in motorcycle spare parts. He has since grown into a force in the auto manufacturing sector in Nigeria. His story is inspiring and a lesson to every young African. A lesson that show that with determination you can achieve the unimaginable.
Background of Innocent Chukwuma
Innocent Chukwuma was born on 1st October, 1961 into a humble family in Uru-Umdim, Nnewi, Anambra State. His father, Chukwuma Mojekwu was a junior civil servant while his mother, Martina Chukwuma was a stay-at-home mum. He is last of the six children, four boys and two girls.
Fate Or Destiny?
He had his primary and secondary education in his hometown, Uru-Umudim in Nnewi. After Innocent completed his secondary education in 1978, he dreamt of becoming an engineer. He applied to study Engineering at the university but couldn’t get in that year because he did not make the cut-off mark.
Before then, he was assisting his elder brother in his medicine store while he awaited the admission result. During this process, Innocent discovered that he has a natural talent for trading.
His Apprenticeship
When he didn’t meet the admission cut-off, he easily moved on since he has a flare for trade. His brother, Gabriel took him to Chief Romanus Eze Onwuka, popularly known as Rojenny where he served as an apprentice for a year.
His master, Chief Romanus Eze Onwuka is a motorcycle spare parts dealer and also the founder of the first private stadium in Nigeria, Rojenny Stadium in Oba near Onitsha.