Ned Nwoko is a renowned Nigerian billionaire, Lawyer, Politician and a successful businessman.
He was born a Muslim on the 12th of December 1959 into a Royal family of Idumuje-Ugboko in Anochia North Local Government Area of Delta State, in the south southern Nigeria.
Ned is a man who has made it big in politics and business. He has been described by many as well as in the media as a respected figure and the current husband of Nollywood teenage actress Regina Daniels and a husband of six wives. The news of his secret wedding with the Nollywood actress has generated lots of stirs and controversies because of religious background and age difference between them.
Educational Background
Ned Nwoko had his primary and secondary education in Anochia, Delta State. After obtaining the his first and secondary school certificates respectively, he went to Keele University in Staffordshire in the United Kingdom where he had a Bachelor’s degree in Law and History.
He went further to obtain a Master’s degree in Law from King’s College London and an honourary doctorate degree in Law from Commonwealth University in Belize, also in the United Kingdom.
His Achievements
Ned Nwoko has achieved laudable achievements both nationally and internationally worth mentioning.
He has since set up a Law firm in the U.K. as a practitioner and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.
On his return to Nigeria, Ned was elected a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003 under the Obasanjo regime representing Anochia North South and Oshimili Constituency of Delta State.
Again, he is said to have what many described as ‘Wonder Home’ on a large area of land in his Idumuje Ugboko in Anochia in Delta State. The fascinating edifice, popularly referred to as “Castle in the Air” by many, has the attributes of both Western and Arabian architectural designs, laden with a Royal traditional touch.
The mansion is not only beautiful but has become the much talked about structure that has tourist attractions.
The home has a Zoo with different animals ranging from Monkeys, Crocodiles, Rabbits, Horses, Sea Eagles and other species. In addition, the other portion of the land has a fish pond with over 50,000 Catfish and other species of fish.
The wonder home of Ned Nwoko also has a poultry numbering over 5000 Chickens and another area of land having palm trees. Other features include a Swimming Pool, a Standard Lawn Tennis and Table Tennis Courts and others, situated above 1000 feet above sea level. The beauty and the architectural designs have given it that uniqueness among several others as a standout structure in Delta State of Nigeria.
His Personal Life
Ned Nwoko is said to have married six wives with the teenage Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels inclusive in a secret wedding ceremony attended by few of his family members and friends.
The news of this development has grown viral in social media but yet to receive official confirmation from Ned Nwoko and family members.
Challenges
Ned Nwoko was said to have had a setback, having lost his son, Tarik, mothered by a Morrocan woman. The tragedy was said to have taken place in London where the said son, reading Law in North Staffordshire University in the U.K. where the young man slept and never woke up again in the early Monday morning on the 8th of December, 2014. Sad indeed!
His Net Worth
Ned Nwoko is an accomplished Nigerian businessman and a politician, rated one of the richest and most influential personality with a net worth of about $1.2 billion dollars.