My mission is to make textile, apparel, and fashion a pathway to prosperity in Nigeria (and West Africa) by strengthening regional value and supply chains.
HOW I CHAMPION MY MISSION
My experience spans the private, public, and development sectors. Through my work, I address value chain gaps and demonstrate how functional local & regional textile & apparel value 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, and I also lead the National Cotton, Textile & Garment Industrial Transformation Programme (NCTG-ITP), driving policy development, project design & implementation, and institutional alignment for sector growth.
National Coordination Expert, PCP
UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (UNIDO)
I serve as the Coordination Expert, supporting the implementation of UNIDO’s Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) in Nigeria, with integrated textile parks as one of the priority projects.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CCO
ONCHEK
I co-own a textile and apparel manufacturing company: We produce and wholesale affordable, high-quality cotton apparel using a 100% regional supply chain.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CAFET
I co-founded a fashion value-chain development practice: We provide services to help African fashion industry players create, extract, and retain value.
CONVENER/PATRON
UFORO
I established a fashion-focused NGO: We provide skill development, enterprise development, and digital literacy training for female fashion business owners.
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 commerce
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 eme@cafet.africa
