1n 1963, lgwe Achebe was admitted the prestigious Standford University in California, USA, where he took a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. He later bagged a Master's degree in Business Administration from Columbia University in New York City, also in the USA.
In 1979, Igwe Achebe was nominated to the maiden set of the Senior Executive Course of the National institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos,
In 1972, Achebe returned to Nigeria to begin a long and fulfilled career with the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, were he worked for over 30 years. He was eventually appointed to the board of directors of Shell Nigeria barely nine years after joining the company. This was a record achievement that has remained unpararelled in the company.
On reaching the normal retirement age of 55 years in 1996, the company requested lgwe Achebe to continue to provide his invaluable experience and expertise to the organisation by a special arrangement. He was transferred to Shell International in London, where he effectively acted as ambassador at large for Shell Nigeria with the title of Senior Corporate Adviser until his coronation as Obi of Onitsha
The Igwe has travelled and lectured widely, including universities and professional organisations, and featured on international electronic and in print media, including CNN, BBC and Reuters.
Igwe Achebe is the Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba
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