Valentine Chineto “Val” Ozigbo is a Nigerian politician, business executive, and financial expert known for his leadership in corporate management and governance. He is the immediate past President and CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), a diversified conglomerate with investments in hospitality, agribusiness, and energy.
Valentine Ozigbo Age
Born on July 20, 1970, Valentine Ozigbo is 54 years old as of 2025.
Career and Business Leadership
Ozigbo has an extensive career spanning banking, hospitality, and corporate management. Before leading Transcorp, he served as the Managing Director and CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint across Nigeria. Under his leadership, Transcorp Hotels launched an N8 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2014, which was oversubscribed, reinforcing its status as Nigeria’s top hospitality brand.
His banking career spans over 17 years, working with leading Nigerian financial institutions such as:
- NAL Merchant Bank
- Diamond Bank
- Continental Trust Bank
- FSB International Bank
- Standard Trust Bank
- United Bank for Africa (UBA)
- Bank PHB
Ozigbo is also a chartered accountant and taxation expert, holding professional certifications from:
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) – 1998
- The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria – 2000
- The Institute of Credit Administration – 2015
Political Career
Valentine Ozigbo transitioned into politics and emerged as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2021 Anambra State Governorship Election held on November 6, 2021. In August 2022, he officially joined the Labour Party (LP) and was welcomed by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Dumps Labour Party
Erstwhile governorship aspirant of of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Mr Valentine Ozigbo has dumped the party.
Ozigbo, who is seeking to be governor of Anambra State, said he resigned from the party in line with his unwavering commitment to the greater vision for the state.
Though he did not disclose his next line of action, many say he is headed to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to actualize his ambition.
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Awards and Recognition
- In September 2018, he was honored as a Distinguished Alumni of Lancaster University, a prestigious recognition awarded during a convocation ceremony at the university’s Ghana campus.
- Renowned business media platform Nairametrics described him as a “village boy turned world-class CEO”, acknowledging his exceptional rise in the corporate world.
Valentine Ozigbo Net Worth
As of now, Valentine Ozigbo’s net worth is not publicly available.