How Chief Chika Emenike Influenced Damas – CEO DAMAS Events Bares It all

How Chief Chika Emenike Influenced Damas – CEO DAMAS Events Bares It all

My Name is Nzube Ngonadi, born and bred in Nnewi. Growing up, I wanted to be a Medical Doctor, however, because of divided attention of doing business in my brother’s shop and going to school, I couldn’t get the right Jamb score in my second and third seating that will gain me admission into my dream school, the University of Ibadan.

After the second and third failed attempts at passing Jamb, I left my brother’s business and relocated to Lagos in search of greener pastures.

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My first Employment;
While in Lagos, I changed my mind and returned back to Nnewi where I enrolled in ICI System Computers. In ICI System Computers, I was trained in Computer Engineering, after the training, they retained me.

After Working in ICI For sometime, i wanted new challenge, so i left.

Even though I received several Job offers from big companies, I opted for the Cyber World because I needed to have time to develop my own business and Cyber World was the place where i will be able to achieve this. At Cyber World, I managed software, did computer maintenance and networking for Companies in Anambra state which gave me a lot of experiences and exposure, which till today are of great value and I am grateful to Cyber world Computers for giving me a platform to kick start my career.

At Cyber World , I attained to the level of a manager, this managerial position came with its perks, It brought me in contact with high profile personalities like Mr. Chike Emenike, CEO Tummy Tummy Noodles.

After Four years of Working in Cyber World, I decided to set up my own company where I was into Computer Accessory Sales, Software maintenance and Networking.

My major setback came after I paid my wife’s bride price and about to wed, my shop was robbed and everything i had was made away with. I suffered depression but it didn’t deter me.

I went to my Chairman, Chief Chika Emenike who I had built a good relationship with during my stay at Cyber World to assist me with recommendation letter with which I can get a loan from the bank.

I remember what Chief Chika Emenike said to me, he said to me, “Nzube since you’ve built your business from the scratch before you were robbed, i think you should build it up again from the scratch,but if you insist on letter of recommendation, I will give you.First , you need to forgive those who robbed you, pray for them and bear no grudges against them. ”

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I went to uncle Mr. Humphrey Ngonadi to also tell him about my situation, and his reply was the same advice given to me by Chief Chika Emenike . I aslo went to my dad, briefed him about what I was going through and my plans,my dad said the same thing my uncle and chairman had also advised me.
Finally,I then decided I didn’t want the loan again and went to inform my uncle about my decision, to my greatest surprise, he was willing to assist me a 100 percent and asked me what I needed to bounce back, I told him the only thing i need was a motorcycle and nothing more, to get back up and on my feet again. He then asked me how much I need to purchase a new motorcycle since that was the only thing asked for.
He issued me a cheque of N150, 000, I purchased the motorcycle for N130, 000, I went back to return the remaining balance to him, he asked me to keep the balance.

I relocated from Nnewi to Ihiala, but still built up my business in Nnewi

How Damas Events Came About;
Organizing Events have always been a passion, I do it for fun. At Leisure times, I help my friends plan their events, like birthdays, weddings and my friends were always thrilled with the outcome of these events. My friends would even refer people to me to help plan their events, but i will decline because, to me, it was a hobby.

My chairman, Chief Chika Emenike was the person who advised to take up event planning as a job since I had the talent, I heeded to his advice.

My Big Break;
Prior to my big break, I was organizing events for different clients, but the big one came from My Chairman, Chief Chika Emenike. One day, he called me and gave me a massive event to organize, it involved a lot of money and logistics. Glory be to God, the event came out a huge success.

Challenges of Events Planning In Nnewi;
Nnewi is home to some of the richest businessmen in Nigeria. This city hosts a lot of events such as traditional ceremonies, wedding ceremonies, burial ceremonies, beauty pageant, music concerts, award dinners and lots more. In this city, the challenge in event planning is the awareness and the job description of event management to the public.
Most residents in this city and the Eastern part of Nigeria tend to mistake committee of friends to be the same as event management, both are different.

Conclusion;
Event planning also known as event management is the process of coordinating an event which can include budgeting, scheduling, site selection, decorating, acquiring necessary permits, coordinating transportation, parking, catering, security and lots more.
Event management makes everything easy for people to relax, get the best service, and enjoy an event without lifting a finger, everything required is at your comfort through our services.