A popular hotelier, architect, philanthropist and Chairman of C-Sagas Group of Companies, Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture by the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, who earned a B.Sc in Architecture from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) and M.Sc in Architecture from UNN, was awarded the Ph.D in Architecture on Saturday, 21 December 2024, during the 53rd convocation ceremony of UNN. 

Speaking with our reporter, the Chairman, C.Sagas Group, who equally has a Ph.D Honoris Causa in Entrepreneurship and International Business Management from American-European University and a CFIAR Fellow (Honoris Causa), Institute of Chartered Administrators of Nigeria (ICAN), said he has never deviated from the tenets of architecture from his undergraduate days as he always knew what he wanted to study right from his day one in the university.
 
Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, who is also a Member, Ebonyi State Hall of Fame, Member, Nigeria Institute of Architects, expressed gratitude to everyone who made it possible for him to earn a PhD in Architecture from UNN.

“I am honoured to announce that I was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture today, December 21st, 2024, at the 53rd Convocation ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). I give all the glory to God Almighty and express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported me throughout this journey of achieving the milestone of being awarded a Ph.D in Architecture.

“If you look critically, you can see that I studied Architecture right from day one in the university at UNIZIK, then my M.Sc. in the prestigious UNN and now PhD from the same UNN. That is to show you that all my life, it has always been Architecture. This has made me focused and determined to continue growing and improving as a core professional,” he said. 

Furthermore, Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, whose endless philanthropic activities and provision of succour to downtrodden Nigerians have earned him chieftaincy titles such as the Ebubedike 1 of Unweka Ancient Kingdom of Ebonyi state, Odozie Obodo 1 of Ameka Ikwo, Uzochukwu Wara 1 of Ekpelu Kingdom in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi state and Ide Jiulo 1 of Izzi Land, advised Nigerian youths, especially students, to be dedicated to their studies. 

“School is not a scam. Don’t let anyone deceive you. Once you are focused on your studies as a student and get well educated, you can create jobs and be an employer of labour after graduation, instead of complaining of unemployment. It is important to know what you want in life and put your energy into it, you will surely achieve your heart desires,” he said.

Similarly, Chief Asaga Christian, who is the owner of establishments like Cirenes Hotels in Kpiri-Kpiri, Abakaliki, Exclusive Serene Hotel and Suites in New Haven, Enugu and Exclusive Serene Hotel and Suites in Wuye, Abuja and C.Sagas Luxury Homes Ltd, advised Nigerians to be intentional and moderate while celebrating the yuletide and not spend above their means.
 
About Dr Asaga
Arc. Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, Ph.D, the CEO/MD of C-Sagas Group of Companies Limited, hails from Ameka in Ekpelu community, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He is a visionary leader, renowned philanthropist, exceptional entrepreneur, hospitality and tourism expert and a construction guru. 
 
He holds a Master's degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and an honorary Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in Entrepreneurship and Strategic International Business Management from the prestigious American-European University. 
 
In his early forties, Chief Asaga Christian has demonstrated exceptional leadership ability through building a conglomerate of over 2,000 employees. He has trained and mentored numerous young professionals in hospitality and building industries. 

He has contributed to urban planning and infrastructural development in many states across Nigeria through his construction company, C-Sagas Projects Limited. He has enhanced vacation experience for tourists by building magnificent and eco-friendly hotels across Nigeria. 

Chief Asaga's generosity has impacted the lives of people through donation of transformers and gadgets for rural electrification to various communities, building and donating a townhall to Ameka Ikwo women and also the construction of a 2-storey building for Redeemed Christian Church of God and communities. 

He has donated over 50 cars to staff and NGOs, including building and donating befitting homes for senior staff. He has enrolled many youth into skill acquisition centres and empowered them to be self-reliable thereafter.
 
Apart from building and donating an edifice to Deeper Life Bible Church, he has built market structures for some communities and also established a scholarship scheme for secondary and tertiary institution students.
 
Architect Chief Christian Asaga Nwali is particularly popular for having the interest of his staff, family and those around him at heart, whether in Enugu, Abakaliki or Abuja, apart from also lifting numerous people from poverty by establishing businesses for them or building houses for them.

Following his philanthropic activities and humanitarian interventions, Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali, has in his employment over 2,000 Nigerians in his establishments, taking in his stride scholarship programs, youth empowerment, support to his employees, among others.

It is an annual culture for the hotelier to distribute cars to his staff and those around him. In 2019, he bought and distributed 8 cars to members of his staff. 

Again, in December, 2023, Architect Asaga Nwali, also distributed exotic cars to his staff in Ebonyi State, in appreciation of their contributions to the successes of the C-Sagas Group.

In March, this year, the C-Sagas Group built and donated a church building to Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC), Ameka, Ikwo, Ebonyi State. 

Just on December 14, he built and donated two units of 6-bedrooms duplexes and a 4-bedroom bungalow to three different families in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi State, including his Manager, Engr Imeze Obinna, his elder brother, Mr. Nwali Nnamdi Asaga and a community elder, Mr. Chukwuma Ngwuta.

Also, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Chief Christian Asaga built and gifted a newly constructed, state-of-the-art 4-bedrooms bungalow, with boy's quarters, properly fenced with gate, to his Project Engineer from Izzi LGA of Ebonyi State, Engr Donatus Azunku (aka MTN).

Many beneficiaries of his magnanimity are presently thanking the hotelier for lifting them from poverty in different ways.