Emmanuel Anabueze | |
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 Emmanuel Anabueze In an event | |
| Born | (1993-08-10) August 10, 1993 Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupations | Public relations strategist, media personality |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Organization | Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine |
Emmanuel Anabueze (born 10 August 1993) is a Nigerian public relations strategist, media personality and humanitarian advocate. He is the founder of Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine.[1]
Early life and education
Emmanuel Anabueze was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, and is originally from Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. He attended Foundation Bilingual School for his primary education before relocating with his family to Lagos State, where he completed his secondary education at Amuwo Senior Grammar School and obtained his West African Senior School Certificate Examination.[2]
Career
Anabueze began his career as a blogger in 2014. In 2016, he ventured into media Services.[2][3] In 2022, he launched the Nigerian Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine, an annual event and publication aimed at recognizing contributions in humanitarian service.[2][4]
In 2024, He later founded the Humanitarian Achievement and Outreach Foundation (HAOF),[5] a nonprofit organization focused on humanitarian initiatives, community development, and social impact advocacy, and later South East Student Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference (SESEI Conference),[6][7] formed from previous "South East Campus Awards".[8][9] He Also serves as the Convener of Empower Her Voice Conference, established in 2025.[3]
In January 2026, Emmanuel was appointed by the "International Forum for Peace and Diplomacy" as Head of Media and Communications.[10][11]
Accolades
- Southern Awards - Award of Excellence in Public Relations (2023)[2]
References
- Okafor, Chinedu. "Emmanuel Anabueze: Creative Force Behind Humanitarian Awards and Magazine Event". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- Adesina, Michael (2024-11-20). "Meet Nigerian media entrepreneur and humanitarian advocate Emmanuel Anabueze". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- Adewoyin, Adeniyi (28 May 2026). "Emmanuel Anabueze Expands Media, Humanitarian Work Across Nigeria". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- Ibeh, Ifeanyi (29 August 2024). "Emmanuel Anabueze: The Visionary Behind Nigeria's Humanitarian Awards". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- Ajayi, Faith (14 June 2025). "How Emmanuel Anabueze merges media with impact". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- Akinsanmi, Sola (2025-07-01). "600 students attend SESEI 2025 conference on entrepreneurship, innovation". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- Ukanwa, Ezra (2025-06-24). "SESEI 2025: 40 Young Entrepreneurs Receive ₦4m in Startup Grants". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- "Accolades As South East Campus Awards Recognised". This Day.
- "Group shortlists 120 students for campus awards". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- "IFPD Appoints Emmanuel Anabueze as Head of Media Communications". This Day. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- Shojobi, Abisola (13 January 2026). "Emmanuel Anabueze Joins IFPD Leadership Team As Head Of Media & Communications". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 May 2026.