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Charles Dukwe is Africa’s, leading social entrepreneur and founder of its largest independent development machinery. The highly philosophical business mogul is the author and most vocal advocate of compassionate capitalism in the world. He is the founder and President of UCA as well as the chairman of [http://uk4africa.com/ UK4Africa], 11pillars4infrastructure and the Farmers Club. He is the patron or grand patron of countless charity organizations and associations sponsoring thousands of initiatives to help the people in dire need.
 
Charles Dukwe is Africa’s, leading social entrepreneur and founder of its largest independent development machinery. The highly philosophical business mogul is the author and most vocal advocate of compassionate capitalism in the world. He is the founder and President of UCA as well as the chairman of [http://uk4africa.com/ UK4Africa], 11pillars4infrastructure and the Farmers Club. He is the patron or grand patron of countless charity organizations and associations sponsoring thousands of initiatives to help the people in dire need.
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His academic prowess and intellectual endowment earned him admission into Federal Government College Okigwe. He is on record as having scored the highest marks in Nigeria in 1985. The chick that will grow into a cock can be spotted the very day it hatches as the Igbo say and this was the case with Charles Dukwe. In school he held various leadership positions; he was the President of the drama club, vice-President of the press club, secretary of the literary and debate society. It was during this stage in life that he wrote his first play, ‘When the Samba Broke’ at a tender age of sixteen! He moved on to further write another book ‘Wait Until Dawn’ at the age of 19.
 
His academic prowess and intellectual endowment earned him admission into Federal Government College Okigwe. He is on record as having scored the highest marks in Nigeria in 1985. The chick that will grow into a cock can be spotted the very day it hatches as the Igbo say and this was the case with Charles Dukwe. In school he held various leadership positions; he was the President of the drama club, vice-President of the press club, secretary of the literary and debate society. It was during this stage in life that he wrote his first play, ‘When the Samba Broke’ at a tender age of sixteen! He moved on to further write another book ‘Wait Until Dawn’ at the age of 19.
 
Determination knows no barrier and Charles Dukwe excelled and got an admission to [[Enugu State University of Science and Technology]] to undertake a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management. He had offers to study medicine but declined since has preferred business, a decision that has paid off. His dissertation has been hailed as innovate and was lauded by none other than Professor Udeagha, Nigeria’s first professor in marketing who termed the thesis ‘Incredible and Astonishing’. This was three years before the world’s first professor for marketing management, [[Philip Kotler]], agreed to the concept of marketing for non-profits in his later book.
 
Determination knows no barrier and Charles Dukwe excelled and got an admission to [[Enugu State University of Science and Technology]] to undertake a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management. He had offers to study medicine but declined since has preferred business, a decision that has paid off. His dissertation has been hailed as innovate and was lauded by none other than Professor Udeagha, Nigeria’s first professor in marketing who termed the thesis ‘Incredible and Astonishing’. This was three years before the world’s first professor for marketing management, [[Philip Kotler]], agreed to the concept of marketing for non-profits in his later book.
  Charles Dukwe graduated and proceeded to the [[Regent's Business School London]], where he pursued a double Masters in International Management and Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
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  Charles Dukwe graduated and proceeded to the [[Regent's Business School London]], where he pursued a double Masters in International Management <br>and Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
    
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Doing the right thing is not negotiable, it must be done, and this is the driving ideology behind Charles Dukwe’s philanthropy and works of charity. Just like the Biblical servant, he feeds those who are hungry, cares for the sick and aged and provides shelter to the homeless.  
 
Doing the right thing is not negotiable, it must be done, and this is the driving ideology behind Charles Dukwe’s philanthropy and works of charity. Just like the Biblical servant, he feeds those who are hungry, cares for the sick and aged and provides shelter to the homeless.  
[[File:Charles giving food supplies to women in Kibera kenya.jpg|thumb|Dukwe giving food supplies to women in Kibera Kenya.]] [[File:Charles Dukwe giving SUV to his staff.JPG|thumb|Charles Dukwe giving SUV to his staff]]
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[[File:Charles Dukwe giving food supplies to more women in Kibera Kenya.jpg|thumb|Dukwe giving food supplies to women in Kibera Kenya.]] [[File:Charles Dukwe giving SUV to his staff.JPG|thumb|Charles Dukwe giving SUV to his staff]]
 
This is a mission he believes is in line with the work of the Lord, a God who is a provider for all and who shows kindness to the less fortunate.  
 
This is a mission he believes is in line with the work of the Lord, a God who is a provider for all and who shows kindness to the less fortunate.  
 
Charles Dukwe has fed families in Kenya especially in Kibera slums, [http://www.africaonemedia.com/we-rise-by-lifting-others-charles-dukwe-donates-1000-bags-of-rice-to-poor-women-in-nigeria/ given 1000 bags of rice to poor women in Nigeria], [http://techmoran.com/charles-dukwe-builds-government-road-with-his-money/#sthash.PbCW59Tv.dpbs built a government road using his own money], [http://www.ghafla.co.ke/blogs/tv/4115-lanes-employer-buys-12-pricey-suv-s-for-his-staff#!award_nite_2 bought 12 vehicles for his staff] and given funds to Port Harcourt prison.
 
Charles Dukwe has fed families in Kenya especially in Kibera slums, [http://www.africaonemedia.com/we-rise-by-lifting-others-charles-dukwe-donates-1000-bags-of-rice-to-poor-women-in-nigeria/ given 1000 bags of rice to poor women in Nigeria], [http://techmoran.com/charles-dukwe-builds-government-road-with-his-money/#sthash.PbCW59Tv.dpbs built a government road using his own money], [http://www.ghafla.co.ke/blogs/tv/4115-lanes-employer-buys-12-pricey-suv-s-for-his-staff#!award_nite_2 bought 12 vehicles for his staff] and given funds to Port Harcourt prison.
[[File:Before Construction.jpg|thumb|New Nation Close, Mgbuoba Port Harcourt before construction]]<br> [[File:After Construction.jpg|thumb|New Nation Close, Mgbuoba Port Harcourt After construction]] <br>
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[[File:New Nation Close, Mgbuoba Port Harcourt before construction by Charles Dukwe.jpg|thumb|New Nation Close, Mgbuoba Port Harcourt before construction]]<br> [[File:New Nation Close, Mgbuoba Port Harcourt before construction by Charles Dukwe.jpg|thumb|New Nation Close, Mgbuoba Port Harcourt After construction]] <br>
 
In addition, Charles Dukwe has called for the involvement of the private sector so as to improve the collapsing the education sector in Africa, released unjustly held prisoners in Nigeria, called for elderly support and protection and provided low cost medical services for the elderly.
 
In addition, Charles Dukwe has called for the involvement of the private sector so as to improve the collapsing the education sector in Africa, released unjustly held prisoners in Nigeria, called for elderly support and protection and provided low cost medical services for the elderly.
  
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