Tonye Rex Idaminabo
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Tonye Rex Idaminabo | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Glasgow Caledonian University |
Tonye Rex Idaminabo FRSA is a Nigerian lawyer and entrepreneur who is the founder of African Achievers Awards. He is recognized for his contributions to the media and tech industries in Africa.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Idaminabo was born in Nigeria and holds an LLM degree from Glasgow Caledonian University.[3][4]
Career
[edit]In 2011, Idaminabo founded the African Achievers Awards, he also co-founded the Young CEOs Business Forum and Reputation Poll International, where he serves as chief executive.[5][6][7] In the 2019 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Rivers State, Idaminabo ran for a seat in Rivers State as a candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).[8]
Recognition
[edit]Idaminabo has been featured in Forbes as one of '30 Most Promising Entrepreneurs in Africa' he was nominated for the 2023 Forty Under 40 awards, and he was named among the 100 Most Influential Young Africans and others.[9][10][11] He is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "Meet The Young Nigerian Entrepreneur Rewarding African Achievement". Forbes. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Ugwuanyi, Sylvester (14 February 2015). "I will not endorse any candidate, but I support most of Jonathan's economic policies - Rex Idaminabo". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "How This Nigerian Event Manager Built A Business Worth Over $1 Million Dollars - Africa's Young Entrepreneurs Organization". 9 February 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "TEDxUI | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo - The leading brand consultant connecting the dots between Africa and its diaspora". Fast Company. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Rex Tonye Idaminabo - Reputation Poll Intl". 9 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "African Achievers Awards Announces Schedule for 2023 Edition – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ https://www.inecnigeria.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PORT-HARCOURT-I.pdf
- ^ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa 2015". Forbes. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "WINNERS – Forty Under 40 Awards UK". Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Idaminabo among '100 Most Notable Peace Icons In Africa' - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (21 March 2022). "Nigerian Media and Tech Entrepreneur Tonye Rex Idaminabo appointed fellow of Royal Society of Arts". Vanguard News. Retrieved 29 January 2025.