Eno Essien
Nigerian technology entrepreneur
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Eno-Obong Essien is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur and chief executive officer at Rheytrak Limited, a Vehicle Tracking and Recovery company, which she started in 2007.[1] In 2012, she was nominated as the Future Awards Entrepreneur of the Year (Technology)[2][3] and the only female CEO in the Vehicle Tracking Industry in Nigeria.[4][5]
May 13, 1982
Eno Essien | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eno-Obong Essien May 13, 1982 |
| Education | University of Calabar |
| Occupation | Technology Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Founder Of Rheytrak Limited |
Early life and education
Essien was born on 13 May 1982 to Nsikak and Naomi Essien.[6] She did her Secondary School education in Chrisland Schools[7] before proceeding to University of Calabar where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Microbiology.[8] She has a postgraduate diploma from the National Open University of Nigeria and alumnus of the Lagos Business School.[9]
Career
Awards and recognition
- (2012) Entrepreneur of the Year – The Future Awards.[13]
- (2019) Ladies who inspires - Exquisite Ladies of the Year (ELOY) [14][15]
- (2019) Guardian News listed Essien as one of the top 10 women who inspire of 2019.[16]
- (2019) Technology Woman of the Year - Her Network.[17]