Obi Cubana after receiving the award, took to his Instagram page to thank the tertiary institution for honoring him and seized the opportunity to re-introduce himself to netizens
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular businessman and night club owner, Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana, recently trended on social media after he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration by a Nigerian University.
Obi Cubana was conferred with the award on Saturday, November 26, 2022, by the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).
One of the dignitaries at the event was the Enugu state governor, Lawrence Ifeanyi Uguwanyi, who personally handed over the certificate to him.
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After receiving his award, the 47-year-old businessman and philanthropist took to his Instagram page to thank the tertiary institution and the state governor for honoring him.
He also seized the opportunity to re-introduce himself to netizens and his fans, saying he wishes to be addressed as Dr. Obinna lyiegbu. Okpataozueora 1 going forward.
He wrote ” Ladies and Gentlemen…….
“You may wish to address me henceforth as Dr. Obinna lyiegbu.
Okpataozueora 1! (Dr. Of Business Administration)
“Thank you the mgt, staff and students of Enugu State University (ESUT).
“Thank You Your Excellency Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.”
Obi Cubana owns a series of nightclubs and hotels named Cubana club and Don Pablo respectively in Lagos, Abuja, Anambra, Imo and Enugu states.
Prior to the award, he was regarded as one of the richest Nigerians under the age of 50. He has now added a new feat to his illustrious career after being awarded an honorary doctorate degree.
After the now-viral post made the rounds on the internet, his fans, followers and other netizens trooped to the comment section to congratulate him for bagging a doctorate degree.