LEADERSHIP PROFILES
Visionaries behind the craft. Architects of impact.
Mazi Dr. Sam Ohuabunwa, OFR, MON, NPOM
Chairman of the Board
A legend in Nigeria’s corporate and policy spheres, Dr. Ohuabunwa brings over 30 years of executive leadership across pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and manufacturing. As Chairman, he ensures Tristar’s strategy aligns with national economic goals, regulatory standards, and long-term impact. Former President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Advocate for private sector reform and social entrepreneurship, Passionate about ethical business and inclusive industrialization.
Obiomah Ogbonnaya Igbokwe
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Obiomah O. Igbokwe founded Tristar Beverages to reclaim the African brewing and distillation narrative. With over two decades of experience in business, Finance and entrepreneurship, he champions the use of African resources for global products. He has partnered with hundreds of farmers and businesses in creating a vibrant supply chain ecosystem. He is poised to create over 5000 jobs for Africans in Africa. He has worked with some notable financial institutions in Nigeria with roles at UBA and Ecobank amongst others. He is a member of Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) and also a member of various boards and organizations.
Sir Ejidoh Patrick
Independent Non-Executive Director
PATRICK A. EJIDOH HND, MBA, MSC, M. iod, MNIM
Patrick Anyibuofu Ejidoh hails from Ogbekenu Village in Onicha-Olona in Aniocha-Local Government Area of Delta State. His working career spanned 35 years starting with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Benin-City under the defunct Bendel State (2 years) 1985 January 1987. In January 1987, he joined the Heineken group- Nigerian Breweries Plc. Worked in Sales, and Corporate affairs. On August 2016, he was seconded to Champion Breweries Plc, Uyo as Managing Director/Chief Executive officer. He retired in January 2020 after 33 years’ meritorious service to the Heineken group. In his working career, he served as Member-Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, & Agriculture, Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture. He also served as a member-Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); Abia/Imo, Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom /Cross River States. He is a member of the Institute of Directors of Nigeria & Nigerian Institute of Marketing. Patrick A. Ejidoh is currently the Chairman Board of Directors, Sustraway Consultants limited, a Business Consulting outfit in Corporate Governance & Sustainability. He is the Chairman, Board of Directors “Speak for Life Cancer Prevention Initiative” a non- governmental organisation based in Kaduna. He is a devout Christian and a member of the order of the Knight of St Mulumba (KSM) He is a member of Olona Country Club, Onicha-Olona and was the pioneer National President of the Club. His great strides and enduring legacies have continued to propel the club to greater heights. He is currently the President General of his town union, Onicha-Olona Development Union. He is happily married with children. Enjoys the game of Golf.
Onyekachi Nwaoha
Onyekachi drives Tristar’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. From youth training to zero-waste systems, he ensures Tristar grows with integrity and community care. Built “Tristar Skills Academy”, Launched “Clean Water for Abam” borehole project, Spearheading zero-waste roadmap (2030).
Dr. Nneoma Idika
Dr. Nneoma Idika holds a Phd in Medical Microbiology from University of Lagos and also an expert in water management. She is a Non-Executive Director for Tristar Beverages Limited. Until recently, she was the Deputy Director, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos. She is a member of various National and International organizations including the Global Hygiene Council, African Society for Laboratory Medicine, Nigerian Society of Immunology, Nigerian Society of Pharmacology, Nigerian Water and Sanitation Association. She is the Chairperson of the Advisory Board of HEARTWELLS FOUNDATION.
Obiomah Nnennia Igbokwe
Obiomah Nnennia Igbokwe is a graduate of University of Nigeria Nsukka. She holds a BSc. Hons in Accountancy. She worked with MTN Nigeria where she horned her skills in Customer service and relationship management. She joined the services of Milan Group and rose to the position of Regional Accountant for South Eastern Nigeria. Milan Group is an FMCG company in Nigeria. In 2021 she joined the Advisory Board of HEARTWELLS FOUNDATION. She has over 20 years work experience working with various organizations.
Chief Surveyor Oku, Eyo Oboko
Chief Oku, Eyo Oboko is an Independent Non-Executive Director, Tristar Beverages Limited and a registered, career Surveyor, A former Surveyor General/Permanent Secretary, Office of The Surveyor General, Cross River (OSG-CR). He was the Senior Metocean Engineer heading the team responsible for Regional Metocean support in Shell Exploration and Production Africa. He worked with Aniyom Survey Nigeria Ltd, Schlumberger Geco-Prakla, Shell Petroleum Development Company Port Harcourt, Shell International Exploration & Production Netherlands, Shell Nigeria Explorations & Production Company Lagos. Chief Oku, Eyo Oboko, led the planning and establishment of the Meteorological and Oceanographic department of Shell. This initiative, saved Shell billions of dollars, and was critical in the design and installation of the biggest Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) in Africa in the Bonga Field. He also led the planning and restructuring of the erstwhile Survey Department of The Ministry of Land Housing Cross River State into an Extra Ministerial Department in the State.He is presently the Chairman Council of Chiefs for Eyo Honesty II Royal House, Member Surveyor Council of Nigeria (SURCON) and former Chairman Exams Committee in Council, Member Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS), former Chairman forum of State Surveyors-General of Nigeria (FOSSGON), former Member Governing Council of the Federal school of Surveying, Oyo State, Fellow Nigeria Institute of Public Relations and Chairman Board of Trustees Cross River Economic Summit Organization (CRESO).
Dr. John O. Egbuta
Dr. John O. Egbuta is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Tristar Beverages Limited. A retired UNICEF Nutrition Specialist who served in many countries of the world including Iraq, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Sudan, Pakistan, and Nigeria. Currently, he is a Consultant and Expert in all aspects of International Nutrition for Development; Micronutrients Deficiency Elimination, Community Management of Acute malnutrition, CMAM; and Infant and Young Child Feeding, (IYCF). He is a Senior Adviser, International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD). He was the World Health Organization Consultant to the Gambia on IDD (1999-2000). He was also United Nations World Food Programme Consultant on Nutrition, Dakar, Senegal, April to May 2015. He is an Alumni of St. Andrews University Scotland United Kingdom Dr. John O. Egbuta is member of several associations including: Nutrition Society of Nigeria; Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Nigeria. Currently he is the Africa Regional Coordinator for the ICCIDD as successor to Professor Daniel Lantum of Cameroon.
