At the golden age of 50, the story of Fubara Dan-Jumbo is that of a journey from the lecture halls abroad to life-changing impacts in Nigeria.
It is about his journey from the lecture halls of Coventry University in the United Kingdom where he was a Research Assistant, to where Dan-Jumbo made a foray into business back in Nigeria. Now, almost 20 years later, he has marshalled job opportunities, career development vistas, and sustainable social impacts. Through these, he has transformed lives, homes, and circumstances.
He chased, secured and executed diverse contracts from oil and gas firms across Nigeria and eventually grew his company to what is now known as ‘DavFub Group of Companies’ with The Gibs Hotel, Casachem and B ‘n’ B Hotel in Bonny as subsidiaries. This was at the time most indigenes queued up for handouts. He paved his own stones and made a road that many now have passed through.
Those close to him say the business ventures cover a range of deliverables including engineering, procurement and construction services, chemical processing, warehousing and supplies, hospitality, and logistics supplies. With over 1,000 workers across the various subsidiaries, the business magnate has successfully created opportunities for Nigerians from diverse regions.
Fubara Dan-Jumbo, who is the Chief Executive Officer of The Gibs Hotel, a high-profile hotel located in the high-brow GRA axis of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), and Chairman, Board of Directors of DavFub Group.
He is known for his leadership in business and philanthropic efforts, especially in STEM education through the Gibson Dan-Jumbo Foundation, which awards scholarships and donates books to students. He’s also recognized for his support of Bonny Kingdom and community development.
Dan-Jumbo was conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) in 2024 for his expertise, leadership, and dedication to mentoring youth and national development.
He is also a respected figure in his home Bonny Kingdom, where he is celebrated as a worthy ambassador and supporter of local initiatives. He is also regarded as a promoter of national unity, especially during independence celebrations, emphasizing collective progress.
Since its establishment in 2023, The Gibs Hotel has benefitted from Fubara Dan-Jumbo’s business acumen, leadership qualities and understanding of the underpinnings of the hospitality industry. The Gibs Hotel Limited under his watch has continued to offer a charming retreat with a daily manager’s reception, coffee shop, and indoor pool. Guests at the Hotel can connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or restaurant, and take advantage of laundry facilities. Previous guests have praised this hotel for its warm hospitality.
Philanthropy is like a hobby to him, having imbibed it from his late father, Elder Gibson Dan-Jumbo, who during his lifetime spent considerable amount of funds to sponsor young people in education, empower many to start businesses and cater to orphans, widows and even widowers.
Dan-Jumbo has sustained his father’s legacies through multiple philanthropic initiatives such as the G30 Ibani Voice Annual King/Queen of Mathematics Contest, outreach to the Elderly, donation of Mathematics textbooks to secondary schools, Mathematics Quiz in secondary schools, and support to widows and other less privileged persons.
Over time, he has reiterated his devotion to God Almighty, saying his life’s principles are founded on his belief in God. He always exudes compassion, discipline, humility and forthrightness in his dealings. His sense of patriotism remains profound as he always expresses his belief that Nigeria will be better.
Background:
Around the world, Dan-Jumbo is indicated as a Nigerian engineer, businessman (CEO), and leader (Bonny Graduates Forum, NDDC). He is known to emphasize national unity, sustainable development (especially flood control in Bonny), and inclusive growth, advocating for structured planning, good governance, leveraging Niger Delta resources for national benefit, and youth empowerment, with key focus on infrastructure, community welfare, and aligning with national goals like the “Renewed Hope Agenda”.
He has key postulations to his credit including National Unity & Progress, which calls for collective effort and unity for Nigeria’s growth, celebrating national milestones. The other is ‘Sustainable Development’ which focuses on practical solutions, such as his committee’s work on flood control and drainage in Bonny, stressing structured planning for lasting relief. To his credit is also ‘Inclusive Governance’, which supports effective leadership that prioritizes public welfare, like the NDDC’s role in upliftment.
Others are ‘Youth & Community Empowerment’ which thinks about use of foundations and forums to support education and local development, aiming to uplift the Niger Delta. There is the ‘Strategic Infrastructure’ which backs key projects in the Niger Delta to ensure the region benefits from its resources, aligning with national development.
In essence, Dan-Jumbo advocates for pragmatic, structured development, focusing on local community needs while contributing to broader national progress, driven by engineering expertise and strong community leadership
Little wonder Dan-Jumbo is very popular in Bonny and is hugely appreciated in his home town.
On his birthday, Adolf Ransom Pepple, Director of Media and Publicity, Bonny Kingdom Ogbobiri Asawo, issued a touching statement declaring thus; “It is supporters like you who help us turn our vision into reality, and we are excited about what we can achieve together in the future.
“Your support and encouragement have not only lifted our organization, but have advanced our kingdom and inspired many as well.
“Thank you once again for your kindness and support. We look forward to continuing this journey with you. One again, we say congratulations sir on this remarkable milestone.”
