Nigerian technology entrepreneur
Eno Essien
Born Eno-Obong Essien
(1982-05-13 ) May 13, 1982 (age 42) Nationality Nigerian Education University of Calabar Occupation Technology Entrepreneur Years active 2007–present Known for Founder Of Rheytrak Limited
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]
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
In 2007, Essien founded Rheytrak Limited, the first female owned vehicle tracking company in Nigeria.[ 10] She is the Public Relation officer of the Association of Telematics Operations of Nigeria[ 11] and a member of the governing council of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association.[ 12]
Awards and recognition
Writing
In 2024, she authored her debut book titled Unstoppable: My Journey of Resilience and Overcoming Cancer, which documents her journey towards overcoming cancer.[ 18] [ 19] [ 20]
References
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^ "A full list of Future Awards nominees" . Channels Television . 23 August 2012. Retrieved 2023-02-01 .
^ Inyang, Ifreke (2012-07-18). "The Future Awards 2012: The Full Nominees' List" . Daily Post Nigeria . Retrieved 2023-02-01 .
^ " 'I believe one needs to be persistent in whatever one does' " . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2023-02-01 .[permanent dead link ]
^ RITA (2020-10-25). "Eno Essien: Life After Cancer" . Vanguard Allure . Retrieved 2023-02-01 .
^ "ENO ESSIEN; UNLOCKING A DREAM LIFE – THISDAYLIVE" . www.thisdaylive.com . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ "Alumni Profile: Eno-Obong Essien -" . Chrisland Schools . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-05-18). " 'I believe one needs to be persistent in whatever one does' " . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ "#LLAInterview: "Failure Shouldn't Mar You, It Should Make You" #LLA Meets Eno Essien, Founder, Rheytrak Limited – Leading Ladies Africa" . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ Wazobia Max TV (2018-11-27). First Female Car Tracker _ Eno Essien - Hello Nigeria . Retrieved 2025-01-01 – via YouTube.
^ admin (2017-09-04). "Association of Telematics Operators of Nigeria Berths" . SocietyReporters | Welcome to SocietyReporters.com ...News as it happens!!! . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ "Alumni" . Lagos Business School . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ TFAA (2013-02-18). "TFAA 2012 NOMINEES" . The Future Awards Africa . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2019-10-24). "ELOY Awards 2019: Full List of Nominees" . The Herald . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ BellaNaija.com (2021-11-07). "The Nominees for Exquisite Ladies of the Year (ELOY) Awards 2021 Are…" . BellaNaija . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-12-28). "Women who made impact in 2019" . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ "Her Network Announces Nominees, Special Honorees for 3rd Annual Woman of the Year Awards" . Her Network . 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ "ENO ESSIEN; UNLOCKING A DREAM LIFE – THISDAYLIVE" . www.thisdaylive.com . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (2024-12-14). "Eno Essien, breast cancer survivor harps on power of resilience in her book "Unstoppable' " . Businessday NG . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .
^ "Eno Essien's Book Launch Advocates for Early Cancer Detection – THISDAY Style" . Retrieved 2025-01-01 .