Cecil Ezem Osakwe | International Real Estate Developer

Cecil Ezem Osakwe is a distinguished international real estate developer and legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience across Nigeria, the United States, and the United Kingdom. As Chairman and CEO of CEO Group Ltd, Cecil has developed over 500 units worth more than 150 million dollars, creating transformative communities that blend international standards with local needs.


EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

  • Harvard Law School — Mediation and Negotiation Program (1997)
  • University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus — LL.B Honors (1991)
  • Nigerian Law School — Called to Nigerian Bar (1992)
  • Christ the King College, Onitsha — Class of 1985


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Legal Career
  • Texas Department of Justice — Hearing and Supervising Counsel (1998 to 2001)
  • Gani Fawehinmi Chambers — Litigating Attorney (1993 to 1997)


Real Estate Development

  • Chairman and CEO, CEO Group Ltd (2001 to Present)
  • Portfolio Value: Over 150 Million Dollars
  • Units Developed: Over 500 Units


LANDMARK PROJECTS

United States Projects

  1. Tomball Village, Houston — 150-home gated community featured in Houston Business Journal
  2. Beverly Hills Lofts — 20-unit luxury development, Houston Galleria
  3. Durrett Place Villas — 6 custom Mediterranean patio homes

Nigeria Projects

  1. Ambassador Albert I. Osakwe House — Corporate headquarters, Abuja CBD
  2. Pinion Towers — Mixed-use commercial development, Abuja CBD
  3. Abeh Signature Apartments — Luxury serviced apartments
  4. Unity Estate, Nyanya — 92-unit completed community


INDUSTRY REFORM ADVOCACY

Cecil is a vocal advocate for contractor regulation and licensing in Nigeria, transparent property systems and digital land administration, tenancy law reform with specialized tribunals, and professional standards for real estate agents.


PHILANTHROPY

Through the Ezem and Uzoamaka Osakwe Foundation, initiatives include the CKC Onitsha ultra-modern boys hostel (2018), IBB Golf Club Abuja modern caddy shed (2023), and housing for over 500 families through affordable housing initiatives.


CONTACT AND CONNECT

  • Website: https://cecilezemosakwe.com
  • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cecilezemosakwe
  • Twitter/X: https://x.com/cecilezemosakwe
  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CecilEzemOsakwe
  • Email: info@cecilezemosakwe.com

Cecil Ezem Osakwe | CEO Group Ltd


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Location: Houston, TX, USA

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