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Eno Essien | |
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| Born | Eno-Obong Essien May 13, 1982 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar, Lagos Business School, Chrisland College |
| Occupation | Tech-Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Organization | Rheytrak Limited |
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| Website | www.rheytrak.com |
Eno-Obong Essien (born 13 May 1982) is a Nigerian tech-entreprenuer. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Rheytrak Limited[1].
In 2012, She was nominated as the Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology category at the 7th edition of the Future Awards Africa among many others.[2]
Early Life
[edit]Childhood and Family
[edit]Eno was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on 13th May 1982 to Nsikak and Naomi Essien from Uruk Uso in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. She grew up with two siblings.
Education
[edit]She studied Microbiology at the University of Calabar obtaining a BSc and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from National Open University. She is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School.
Professional Career
[edit]In 2007, at the age of twenty-five, Eno-Obong founded Rheytrak Limited, the first female owned vehicle tracking company in Nigeria with no prior work experience.[3] [4].
She is the Public Relations Officer of the Association of Telematics Operators of Nigeria[5] and a member of the Governing Council of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA)[6].
Awards and Nominations
[edit]Essien’s commitment, diligence, and dedication to a job she absolutely loves, has earned her several awards and nominations.
• In 2019, Eno Essien was recognized by The Guardian Newspaper as one of the women who made impact.[7]
• She was also awarded in 2019 and 2021 as the Exquisite Ladies of The Year ( Award ELOY) for Woman Who Inspires.[8] [9]
• In 2020, She was recognized by the Akwa Ibom State government, her home state, as an outstanding indigene.[10]
• In 2012, She was also nominated as Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology category at the 7th edition of the Future Awards.[11]. Also, Her Network Technology Woman of the Year 2019[12].
Personal Life
[edit]Essien is the daughter of Nsikak Essien, the Former Editor of National Concord Newspapers.[13] [14]
References
[edit]- ^ "I believe one needs to be persistent in whatever one does". The Guardian. Tobi Awodipe. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "TFAA 2012 NOMINEES". The Future Awards Africa. 18 February 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "First Female Car Tracker _ Eno Essien - Hello Nigeria". Youtube. Wazobia Max TV. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "I believe one needs to be persistent in whatever one does". The Guardian. Tobi Awodipe. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "Association of Telematics Operators of Nigeria Berths". Society Reporters. Sunday Adebayo. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "LBS Alumni Association". Lagos Business School. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Women who made impact in 2019". TheGuardian. Guardian Women. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "ELOY Awards 2019: Full List of Nominees". The Herald. News Agency Of Nigeria.
- ^ "The Nominees for Exquisite Ladies of the Year (ELOY) Awards 2021 Are…". Bella Naija. BellaNaija.com. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Akwa Ibom honours Ray Ekpu, Enyeama, others". Premium Times. Cletus Ukpong. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "TFAA 2012 NOMINEES". The Future Awards Africa. 18 February 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Her Network Announces Nominees, Special Honorees for 3rd Annual Woman of the Year Awards". Her Network. Her Network. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Nsikak Essien in the university of my journalism: A 70th birthday tribute". The Cable. LANRE AROGUNDADE. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Buhari Felicitates with Veteran Journalist, Nsikak Essien, at 70". This Day. Deji Elumoye. Retrieved 12 October 2022.