Ossy Prestige

Nigerian businessman and politician (1965–2021)

Ossy Chinedu Prestige

Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria for Aba North/South
In office
9 June 2015 – 6 February 2021
Preceded by| Uzo Azubuike
Personal details
Born| (1965-01-24)24 January 1965
Died| 6 February 2021(2021-02-06) (aged 56)
Nationality| Nigerian
Political party| APGA
Relations| Married
Children| 5
Residence(s)| Aba, Abuja
Alma mater| Abia State University
Occupation| Legislature
Profession| Businessman
Religion| Presbyterian
Website| http://www.ossyprestige.com

Ossy Chinedu Prestige (24 January 1965 – 6 February 2021) was a Nigerian businessman and politician who served in the 8th House of Representatives.[1]

Ossy Prestige was a member of the APGA and has served as the House of Representatives member for Aba North/Aba South Nigeria Federal constituency of Abia State since 2015.

Prestige was a member representing Aba North/Aba South federal constituency in the House of Representatives died on 6 February 2021, in Germany, at the age of 56.[2]

## Background

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Hon. Prestige Ossy hailed from the Agboji community of Abiriba in Ohafia L.G.A of Abia State. He held a B.Sc degree in Government and Public Administration from the Abia State University, Uturu, an MBA in Shipping and Logistics from the Lloyds Maritime Academy London, United Kingdom, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Commonwealth University in Belize, South America amongst other academic qualifications.[3]

## Career

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Hon. Prestige Ossy was a seasoned customs broker, maritime services provider, shipping consultant and importer of diverse merchandise. His business has been so diversified that it transverses all sectors of Nigerian economy making him a major employer of labour.

He was the treasurer of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Onne Sea Port Chapter, 2002, its Secretary 2003 – 2008 and Chairman 2008 – 2014. He was the 1st Deputy President of the Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).[4]

Hon. Rtn. Prestige Ossy was an Elite member of the Rotary International, renowned for his Global Humanitarian outreach and has risen to become a Privileged 2nd Level Major Donor of the organization having donated well over Twenty Five Thousand U.S. Dollars ($25,000) to the cause of charity.

He was President of the Rotary Club of Eziukwu Aba 2007/2008 and Assistant Governor of Rotary District 9140, 2009/2010. He was a sports enthusiast and promoter, and a Hall of Fame Silver Card Holder of the prestigious Aba Sports Club.

## Charity

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Honourable Ossy Prestige ran two foundations of which he was President:

* Prestige Ossy Foundation (President)
* The Favoured Initiatives (President)

### Constituency projects

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As part of his 2016 constituency project, Hon. Prestige distributed "keke-napepe", motor cycles, electricity generating sets, grinding machines, sewing machines, hairdressing dryers etc. to the people of his Federal Constituency.

In 2017, Hon. Ossy Prestige and the Federal Government National Directorate of Employment gave the unemployed young men and women from his Federal Constituency of Aba North and South skills acquisition training to create employment for themselves and others.

The two phase training was on Catering/Confectionery, Cosmetology and Basic Business Training (BBT) otherwise known as Entrepreneurship.[5]

## Personal life

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Prestige was married to Rotary Ann Precious and they had five children. He was a Christian and member of the Presbyterian Church denomination.[6]

## References

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1. ^ Assembly, Nigerian National. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
2. ^ "Abia lawmaker, Ossy Prestige, is dead". Vanguard News. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
3. ^ "Biography of Prestige Ossy". www.nigerianbiography.com. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
4. ^ "Ossy Prestige | The People's Representative". www.ossyprestige.com. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
5. ^ Baric, Bar (25 February 2017). "Honourable Ossy Prestige Empowerment Programme - BAR BARIC Nigeria News". BAR BARIC Nigeria News. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
6. ^ MAN POWER, Bar (22 October 2018). "Honourable Ossy Prestige Biography - MAN POWER Nigeria". MAN POWER Nigeria News. Retrieved 22 October 2018.