Reminiscences: Life And Times of Ben Ofungwu Sr.

About the Book

Reminiscences chronicles of life in colonial and early post-colonial Nigeria, delving into the trauma and vicissitudes of a young man. It is a story that emphasizes the need for quality education and training, preparatory for adult life, and the emergence of a mature mind, willing to take on family responsibilities bequeathed to him. There is the usual executive warfare that is quite common in most local and international organizations and the triumph thereof. The story of ISN Products Nigeria Ltd is that of hope and tenacity in building a new organization. ISN is today a market leader in the medical diagnostic products marketing and distribution and has now passed to the next generation. There is a lesson on the spiritual aspect of business. We must accept that we just cannot achieve success doing it alone all by ourselves. We always need help from above and should continuously ask for it.

About the Author

Ben Ofungwu studied medical laboratory science at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, in the early sixties. He spent some years in the laboratory before opting for a career in the sales and marketing of medical diagnostic products. He worked for Ames Company Division of Miles Laboratories Pty for eleven years. Miles Laboratories was a leader in Urinalysis products with headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Ben founded ISN Products Nigeria Ltd and nurtured it from a small one room company to a market leader in Nigeria. He retired from his position as the founder and pioneer Managing Director in 2020 and now serves as Executive Chairman. He lives in Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos, with his wife, Theodora Ifeoma Ofungwu (nee Gbanite). Their four children have all left the nest. He is an avid golfer and a life member of Ikeja Golf Club, Lagos.