ANIOMA WATCH ANIOMA PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER, 2024
Soaring on the Wings of Philanthropy: A Biography of Dr. Mrs. Doris Ochei
By Emeka Esogbue
The title above captures the core of Dr. Doris Ochei’s philanthropic work and legacy, emphasizing her selflessness and dedication to the Anioma nation, in a fitting and compelling biographical tone.
Making a big difference, Dr. Mrs. Doris Amaka Ochei, FCNA, FCTI, FCFCN, masterfully captures the essence of love, generosity, and compassion that fuels her philanthropic endeavors. She has undoubtedly had a good impact on Anioma society during her incredible journey.
Born on February 10, 1971 to Nwaefulu family of Udo Quarters of Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria Dr. Mrs. Doris Ochei, after completing her elementary school in Ubulu-Uku, Delta State
attended Ezemu Girls Grammar School in the same community from 1981 to 1986.
After that, she continued on to the University of Lagos in Akoka, Lagos, where she graduated with a bachelor’s in accounting. Happily, Dr. Mrs Ochei furthered her educational pursuit in University of Wales, United Kingdom where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the institution.
She graduated with a doctorate in Forensic Accounting and Auditing at Charisma University, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies.
Dr. Mrs. Doris Ochei is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Findrex Group of Companies also inclusive of Findrex Travels and Tours, one of Nigeria’s fastest growing travel agencies with globally spread tentacles.
Anioma philanthropist, Dr. Mrs Ochei, highly professional, is a Fellow and Member, International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (IICFIP) USA, Association of National Accountant of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Finance and Control (CIFCN); Nigerian Institute of management, among others.
Regarded as one of the finest philanthropists from the Anioma nation, Dr. Doris Amaka Ochei through her Foundation, DAO Foundation has implemented numerous charitable projects in various forms.
In 2022, she was reported by Ubulu Ezemu to have commissioned Dr. Doris Ochei Multipurpose Hall built by her Foundation which she later presented to Ezemu Girls Grammar School, her Alma Mata.
Another significant pet project that Dr. Doris Ochei enjoyably completes is helping the infertile men and women in her community feel loved and fruitful.
As reported by Chukwudi Abiandu, Williams Ugbolue and David Diai, discovered that the road leading to Onicha-Olona market was in bad shape and out of sheer compassion, rebuilt the road in the community, which was later commissioned by her. The road was subsequently named after her.
Her largest charitable contribution may have been the reconstruction of Onicha-Olona Market, which had its grand inauguration on Tuesday, April 10, 2023. Approximately 20 years ago, Mr. Callistus Nwawolo, the Local Government Chairman at the time, built the market. However, it had become run-down and overgrown with weed, making it difficult for people to conduct business there. This changed when Dr. Mrs. Doris Ochei took up the task of rebuilding the market.
After the required rites were carried out by the late Omu of Anioma and Nneoha, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu, trade transactions resumed in the market, reviving raucous business activity in Olona, the home of Ras Kimono, and Rosemary Adams.
Dr. Ochei has been characterized as clever with a compassionate demeanor, modest, and home-thinking. She is also mentally and resourcefully gifted.
According to The Guardian Newspaper, the former Secretary of the Nigerian Diplomats Wives Association discussed corruption in the nation at a speech, seeing it as a sign of inadequate fiscal policies and weak economic governance impeding the nation’s ability to thrive economically.
Respected in her Anioma homeland, Dr. Mrs. Ochei has won numerous honors, including the Living Legend International Award from the UK, the Nigerian Selfless Service Gold Award, and the Woman of Merit Gold Award.
Dr. Mrs. Doris Amaka, wife of Major General Raymond Ochei, described as a ‘philanthropic Anioma family,’ in consideration of her philanthropic contributions is considered the Anioma Watch Social Association’s Anioma Personality of the Month for September, 2024, closing following Prof Fred Osy Osadebe, the immediate past recipient of the honour.
