Chief (Dr.) Sir, Felix C. Idiga (JAFAC) is a Nigerian Business
Mogul/Entrepreneur/Administrator and Politician. HE became a
billionaire at the age of 37. HE is the chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group of companies involved in
Dredging, construction, Aviation, Agriculture, Oil and gas,
Hospitality among others
Incorporated limited liability companies with staff
strength of 335.
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I. In the year 1989, he established and incorporated JAFAC Data Systems and Jafac Car Accessories, being his first two Companies.
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I. Felix incorporated JAFAC Motors in 1990; he also in 1990, ventured into Wine importation,
excelling in all. In 1997, he spread his business tentacles to Palmdale California, United States
of America, where he opened 98 cent Groceries store. The same year, the ship of JAFAC
Conglomerate birthed in Victory Boulevard,Los Angeles,California USA via JAFAC AUTO Inc. In
America, Felix found a home and carved a businesses progressed, as his chain of enterprise
flourished and expanded geometrically USA.
Encouraged by his business successes, he opened Lady J’s Beauty Spa (Hair Center) in
Palmdale California which eventually expanded to Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, Sunset
Boulevard West Hollywood, Lancaster, all in Southern California, USA.
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III. HUMANITARIAN SERVICES: In 1999, he founded a JAFAC FOUNDATION, a nexus through
which him and his wife, Lady Chinyere Ada Idiga extends caring arm of hope and
empowerment to the needy and less privileged.Offering scholarships to indigent students, from
primary to university level, providing free medical care, equipping the youth with skills and
capitals, empowering market men and women.
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IV. In 2001, Felix established American Unique Staff Provider, a staffing agency in three
different locations: City of Van-Nuys, City of Santa Anna and City ofSan Bernardino, all in
California USA. With a Staff strength of138, comprising of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses,
Elderly/Child Care Workers.
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V. AGRICULTURE: In Nigeria, Felix has also helped to develop a policy of achieving sustainable
agricultural food and security. In 2006, he collaborated with Niger Delta Development
Commission (NDDC) to cultivate and produce rice massively in Ini Local Government Area of
Awka Ibom.
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VI. In 2008, Felix opened Jafac Construction Company Ltd, with cooperate office at km. 18
Airport Road, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt. Today, the company has built very solid and durable
roads and bridges in Niger Delta States.
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VII. JAFAC OIL AND GAS: Felix is also a major player in the oil and gas sector, where his
company –SWAT Links Limited is a supportive instrument to both indigenous and multinational
oil companies, offering the following services: Dredging , Marine logistics, Offshore services,
Tug boats barges, Security boats, shore protection, Asphalt production and sales, Equipment
leasing, procurement, etc.
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VIII. AVIATION SECTOR: In 2013, the JAFAC consortium ventured into aviation-Aircraft leasing
and general aviation. The operational base of Global Private Jets Charter Limited is in the East
and West African Region and also in the United States of America.
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VX. In 2018 Felix incorporated an Advocates Support Group for good governance, GOGAN
(Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria), spread all over Nigeria with over 9000 members.
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Family:
Felix C. Idiga is the husband to his lovely wife Chinyere Ada Idiga (Managing Director
of Galpin Suites), and father to 4 children: Dr. Juliet O. Essilfie (Surgeon at UCLA Medical
Center, USA), Sandra C. Odunze (Founder of Corporate
Minority, @corporateminority), Felix I.
Idiga (Managing Director of Swat Technology, @fii3rd) and Dr.
Sharon O. Jensen-Cody (Award
winning researcher with PHD from Iowa State University, USA)