Background
Ekhomu, Ona was born on March 26, 1955 in Irrua, Nigeria. Came to the United States, 1975. Son of Augustine Ogbeni and Cecilia Edowaye Ekhomu.
Ekhomu, Ona was born on March 26, 1955 in Irrua, Nigeria. Came to the United States, 1975. Son of Augustine Ogbeni and Cecilia Edowaye Ekhomu.
Diploma, Nigerian Institute Journalism, 1974. Bachelor summa cum laude, Voorhees College, 1977. Master of Arts, Iowa State University, 1979.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1985.
Sub-editor Bendel Newspapers Corporation, Benin City, Nigeria, 1974-1975. Program planner Iowa Department Transportation, Ames, 1978-1979. President Pittsburgh Trading Company, 1986, Trans-World Consultant, Inc., Pittsburgh, since 1978, Trans-World Security Company, Pittsburgh, since 1984.
Managing director Trans-World Consultant, Ltd., Benin City, since 1978. Board directors Pandora Corporation, Pittsburgh.
Member National Fire Protection Association, American Management Association, American Society Industrial Security, Academy Security Educators & Trainers, East Liberty (Pennsylvania) Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Phi Alpha (certified achievement 1977), Omega Psi Phi (certified achievement 1977). Lodges: Rotary.
Married Victoria Omonigho Esangbedo, December 19, 1981. Children: Isi, Ona Junior, Omonigho.