Emem Aniekanabasi Alban | |
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| Occupation(s) | Agronomist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist |
Emem Alban, (born November 19, 1984) is an agronomist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the CEO of Emani Farms Giant Ltd. [1] [2] [3]
She was awarded the JOMCA and Paul Harris fellow (Rotary international). [4] [5]
Emem Alban grew up in Lagos and had her early education at the Nigerian Navy Nursery and Primary School in Navy Town, Ojo Cantonment and Command Day Secondary School, Ojo Military Cantonment, and later the University of Uyo, where she earn a degree in Brewing Science and Technology. [6] [7]
Emem is an ambassador of Girls and Women Speak by Peace Ambassadors Advocacy Network—an organization affiliated with the United Nations. [8] [9] She is the founder of End Hunger Humanitarian Initiative, a Non-governmental organization fighting hunger and malnutrition in rural areas. [10] [11] [12]
Emem is one of the largest private-sector exporters of agricultural products in Nigeria and the 5th largest private exporter of livestock feed in Akwa Ibom. [3]
She championed an innovative approach to sustainable agriculture and logistics systems. [13]
In 2017, she pioneered a business model focused on creating sustainable, community-driven solutions that restore the environment while uplifting local livelihoods. [13] [4] [14]
In 2018, she pioneered an eco-friendly toilet designed to conserve water, reduce waste, and offer a hygienic solution for communities. [3]
Emem Alban was awarded the JOMCA and She is a Platinum fellow of the Institute of Leadership labour manpower and Development, Paul Harris fellow (Rotary International). [5] [4]