A professional engineer, an educationist and successful entrepreneur, Oji has a doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Warsaw University of Technology in Poland. Prior to venturing into private business, he was a lecturer with The Polytechnic Nekede, now Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Octopol Nigeria limited, a conglomerate with interests in manufacturing (nails factory), mining (granites extraction and polishing), agriculture (poultry farming), imports and exports. Dr Abel’s 22 years’ experience in both the academic and business environments has been of tremendous benefit in shaping the strategic focus of Cowry Asset Management Limited.