December 22, 2024 - 11:34 PM Africa/Lagos
His Royal Majesty Igwe Ogbu Ifeanyi is the Eze Odenigbo II of Nara Unateze Kingdom. His father HRM Eze Nathan Ogbu was the Eze Odenigbo I. Igwe Ifeanyi Ogbu assumed as the traditional ruler in 2019 upon conferrment and coronation by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Governor Lawrence Ugwuanyi. HRM is the chairman/managing director of IAEGO Agric. Ventures Ltd. He is also the Country Director of Praxis Africa Limited in Nigeria since December, 2023. Given his leadership and visionary support in agriculture, Igwe was honoured as the Patron of the National Fish Association of Nigeria, South East Region (NFAN) in 2022. HRM studied in Pittsburg University, Pennsylvania United State of America. HRM can contacted via email - [email protected], or [email protected]
His Royal Highness Dr. Adaobi Ogbu is the vice chairman and director of IAEGO Agric. Ventures Limited. She is the Kpakpando of Nara Unateze Kingdom. HRH is a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She is a practicing pyschiatric doctor in the United States of America. HRH has profound passion for local human capital development and humanitarian support in her community. She is the deputy director of Praxis Africa Limited in Nigeria. HRH can be reached via email - [email protected] or [email protected]
Delore Zimmerman is the Founder & President of Praxis Africa Limited. He is the founder, President and CEO of Praxis Strategy Group, an economic research, policy, strategy and development company. He has over 30 years experience working with leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in business, government, higher education and the non-profit sector to develop and implement action oriented initiatives and business ventures. Delore co-founded Praxis Africa in Ghana in 2009, Liberia Praxis Africa in 2016, Praxis Solutions in Tanzania in 2020, and Praxis Africa in Nigeria in 2024. He is the Development Chief (Nkosuhene) for the Awutu Mankessim Traditional Area in Ghana. His stool name is Nai Awuah Kotoko, i.e. the porcupine warrior. In Liberia he is known as Chief Kozie, i.e. our own. Delore Zmmerman is a shareholder in IAEGO Agric. Ventures Limited which is an affiliate of PraxisAfrica Limited.
Chief Patrick Ihenacho Mbah is the President of the Enugu State Graduate Framers Cooperative Society. He is an renowned agriculturist and consultant. Chief Mbah is the Secretary of the National Fish Association of Nigeria, South East Nigeria. His passion and leadership has many achievements and success in Agriculture and AAgro-industralisation in Nigeria.
Mr. Ugochukwu Aneke is the company secretary of IAEGO Agric. Ventures Ltd. He is barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria specialised in Alternative Dispute Resoution (ADR), Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Intellectual Property, Business and Economic Development, and Agribusiness operations. Mr. Aneke is a passionate proponent of diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and the rights of peoples with disabilities. He is a seasoned change facilitator for sustainable development, innovation and diplomacy. Barrister Aneke can be reached via email - [email protected]; or [email protected]
Hon. Afam Ngene is a leading agricultural consultant based in Enugu State Nigeria. Hon. Ngene has developed and powered so many agricultural projects in Nigeria, in relation to international agricultural support from institutions or organizations like World Bank Projects such as APPEALS, IFAD etc. Hon. Ngene is currently consulting for the Livestock Productivity & Resilience Support Project (L-Pres).
Amb. Mrs Azuka Nwofor-Obute is the cooperatives coordinator and public relations officer at IAEGO. She is passionate about women and youths welfare. She is a Social Worker, Anti- Corruption and Development Advocate with focus on sustainable livelihood needs of rural women and youths. She has attended workshops seminars and conferences Supported by USAID. She facilitates humanitarian projects including multicultural projects with various donors agencies, resulting in outstanding sustainable results. Amb. Mrs. Azuka Nwofor is an Enugu State native from Udi LGA, dedicated to improving the local environment. With over fifteen years of experience, Amb. Nwofor-Obute is a Fine and Applied Artist from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and a Para-Social Worker certified by the American International Health Alliance and various social work institutions. She has successfully managed numerous humanitarian projects and collaborated with diverse donors, achieving sustainable outcomes. Amb. Nwofor has conducted research for the International Centre for Migration Policy Development and is an active member of the Clean Technology Hub Volunteers Network, contributing to projects in Enugu State. Her expertise lies in project design, implementation, management, program coordination, finance management, monitoring, and evaluation. Continuously updating her skills, she has attended executive programs, workshops, seminars, and conferences globally. Passionate about integrating Information, Documentation, and Communication Technology into development work, she founded the Agriculture for Youths and Women Socio-economic Empowerment Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Limited and is a member of various organizations including the Ambassadors of UN SDGs Network and Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland. Formerly the Treasurer for Enugu State Network of Civil Society, she has held positions in NGOs and consultancy firms, contributing to projects focused on poverty alleviation, waste management, and community development. Currently, as the Director of Poverty Alleviation, WASH, and SDGs for Women Support Women Community Network, Amb. Nwofor continues to make significant contributions to societal development while embodying Christian values and teamwork. She can be reached via email on [email protected]
Engineer Okechukwu is both an ICT and agriculture consultant with many awrads and recognition in IAEGO Agric. Ventures Ltd. Engr. can be reach via email on [email protected]
Collectively, we are united by our shared passion and commitment to advancing agriculture in Enugu State.