My mission is to make textile and apparel a pathway to prosperity in Africa by strengthening regional value and supply chains.
HOW I CHAMPION MY MISSION
My experience spans the public and private sectors. Through my work, I address value chain gaps and demonstrate how functional local & regional chains create jobs, reduce import dependency, and promote exports.
SPECIAL ADVISER, COTTON, TEXTILES, AND GARMENTS (CTG)
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE & INVESTMENT (FMITI)
I serve as the Special Adviser to the Hon. Minister of State for Industry: As the CTG adviser, I oversee sector policy development and bridge the gap between government and private sector stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER (CCO)
ONCHEK
I co-own a textile, garment manufacturing, and retail company: We produce and sell affordable high-quality cotton apparel using a 100% regional supply chain.
CO-FOUNDER/PARTNER
CAFET
I co-founded a fashion value-chain development practice: We provide consultancy services and talent development training targeted at helping African fashion industry players create and extract value.
CONVENER/PATRON
UFORO
I established fashion-focused NGO: We provide skill development, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy training for female fashion business owners.
HOW MY EFFORTS COME TOGETHER
CAFET provides skills and knowledge for value-chain growth, ONCHEK develops supply and value chains to scale, and UFORO makes skills and infrastructure accessible to marginalized demographics. At the FMITI, we shape national strategies that enable industry-wide growth and sustainability. Together, these efforts transform Africa’s textile and apparel industry into a global powerhouse and create prosperity at home.
HOW YOU CAN WORK WITH ME
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HOW YOU CAN WORK WITH ME
For speaking, training, consulting or projects, please email eme@cafet.africa
Speaking/Training
I share my expertise on Africa's textile and apparel value and supply chains, trade agreements, and B2B commerce at your:
Conference, tradeshow, or fashion events
Online webinar or podcast
Workshop or training program
Consulting/Advisory
I provide tailored advice, strategies, and implementation plans for:
Optimizing textile & apparel value and supply chains
Entering international markets like the U.S. under AGOA and regionally under AfCFTA
Scaling production and managing cross-border logistics
Who It’s For: Industry Practitioners, Development Agencies, Think Tanks, Government Bodies & Fashion Brands.
Let’s Collaborate
I’m excited to work with development agencies, government bodies, and private-sector players who share the vision of transforming Africa’s textile and apparel industry into a globally competitive force.Please send an email to please email to eme@cafet.africa
