
Dr. Charles E. Orbih
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Charles E. Orbih stands as a beacon of excellence in the fields of travel, learning and development, and technology. A visionary entrepreneur, he is the esteemed Founder of Jacoo Travels and the dynamic Co-Founder of Cyber Training & Consulting Services. A cofounder of African Education and Research Foundation (AERF), pioneers of the early email communication between the US and Nigeria in the 1990s, his expertise and pioneering spirit continue to redefine the boundaries of innovation and consultancy in his fields.
Dr. Orbih boasts an impressive academic and professional pedigree, underpinned by a relentless pursuit of excellence. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, and a Master of Business Administration in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. He holds a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management from EdSea Business School (Open Christian University), embodying a perfect blend of technical expertise, strategic acumen, and was recently appointed as the Professorial Chair for EBS HIBC College of Entrepreneurship and ICT Innovation.
He is a certified Stanford University Project Manager (SCPM), a Cisco Systems certified White Belt and Green Belt Security Ninja, and a Proofpoint Certified Ransomware Expert.
Dr. Orbih believes that in the 21st Century, Community service is an opportunity to show our care for the underrepresented which can help in healing communities. He believes that technology will shape how humans and businesses interact to build sustainable systems in healthcare, politics, and social exchanges (travel & tourism).
Dr. Orbih has been cited and honored with awards that include Global Legacy Leadership award, Black History Achievement Hall of Magnum Opus Inductee, Government College Ughelli Distinguished Mariner, African Community Services Award, and Nigeria Impactful Leaders Award.
Dr. Orbih is married and blessed with 5 children.