Lawrence Emareyo
Profession: Entrepreneur
Born: February 4, 1987
Age: 38 years old
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Delta State, Nigeria
Known for: CEO of IBILA Farms
Biography
Lawrence Emareyo is an award winning Nigerian entrepreneur who came to prominence as the chairman of IBILA Empire, which include several business ventures.
He was born in Ughelli part of Delta State and has a honorary doctorate degree with Leaders Without Borders Development Centre, with United Arab Emirates.
Emareyo had loved to have his own business but he just had to save up for that. Meanwhile, he worked as House Keeping Manager at Excel Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotels. He also worked with the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria as an Aviation Security Officer.
He left the Federal Airport Authoroty of Nigeria to start up to start a block factory and fish farm. He became known as the chairman of IBILA Empire which includes; IBILA Information Technology Institute, IBILA Farms, IBILA Transportation line and Logistics.
He is also a Philanthropist and has a Non profit organisation named Lawrence Emareyo Foundation. He was recognized by One Africa Foundation as Africa most celebrated youth Philanthropist youth influencer of the Year Award.
Lawrence is also married to Ibisiobia who is also an entrepreneur and chef.
Career Timeline
- 2014 – Employment with the Federal Ports Authority.
- 2017 – Chairman of IBILA Empire
- 2018 – Philanthropist youth influencer of the Year Award by One Africa Foundation.
- 2019 – Urhobo Network Awards of Excellence.
- 2020 – Leadership award in Business and Philanthropy from the Leaders Without Borders Development Centre United Arab Emirates.
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Lawrence Emareyo
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Reigion: Christianity
- Partner: Ibisiobia Lawrence Emareyo
- Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/lawrence_emareyo/?hl=en
Trivia
- He is originally from Oteri community in Ughelli North local local government area in Delta State.
- He has two degrees which include Mathematics at the University of Port Harcourt and a master of business administration from University of Abuja.
- His first wife, Ibisiobia, is an entrepreneur.
- He has four children with his wife.
- He owns the foundation TY Foundation.
- His net worth has not been made public but he is definitely among thr top entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
