ABAH EMMANUEL
Minna
Summary
Dynamic Social entrepreneur and visionary leader with a proven track record in renewable energy systems, including successful installations of hybrid wind-solar solutions. As Founder & CEO of Waste2Light Ltd, I secured a national patent and trained over 40 youths, Inspired over 200 Kids in Primary schools across Nigeria showcasing my expertise in renewable energy, project management and capacity building to combat energy poverty & Plastic and electronic wastes in Nigeria.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & CEO
Waste2Light Ltd
Minna
01.2021 - Current
- Designed, built, and deployed renewable energy systems (250W–5kW).
- Successfully installed a 1kW Hybrid Wind–Solar System.
- Led fabrication and testing of wind and hydro turbine prototypes.
- Trained over 40 youths in renewable energy and green skills.
- Founder of Waste2Light Ltd, delivering locally manufactured wind, hydro, and hybrid wind–solar systems using recycled materials to address energy poverty and environmental pollution.
- Installed 1kW Hybrid Wind–Solar System
- Selected among 772 African Climate Innovators at African Climate Summit, Addis Ababa (Sept 7–11, 2025)
- Secured National Patent for My Innovation Waste2light Wind Turnine
- Installed over 10 wind turbines in 4 Universities in Nigeria
- Represented Nigeria at AfricArena Grand Summit Cape Town, South Africa 2024
- 2nd Runner-Up, Coderina University Challenge 2025
- Winner, TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year Challenge 2024
- Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Alumni
Education
B.Tech - Educational Technology
Federal University of Technology
Minna12.2025
Skills
- Renewable Energy Systems (Wind, Hydro, Hybrid Solar)
- Circular Economy & Waste Recycling
- Prototype Design & Fabrication
- 3D Design and Printing
- Axial Flux 3Phase Generator Builder
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Youth Training & Capacity Building
- Startup & Social Enterprise Development
- Public speaking
- Training and mentoring
- Project management
- Visionary leadership
- Partnership building
- Innovation management
- Intellectual property
- Team building
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Industry expertise
- Risk management
Accomplishments
• Installed 1kW Hybrid Wind–Solar System
• Selected among 72 African Climate Innovators at African Climate Summit, Addis Ababa (09/07/25 - 09/11/25)
• Secured National Patent for My Innovation Waste2light Wind Turbine
• Installed over 10 wind turbines in 4 Universities in Nigeria
• Represented Nigeria at AfricArena Grand Summit Cape Town, South Africa 2024
• 2nd Runner-Up, Coderina University Challenge 2025
• Winner, TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year Challenge 2024
• Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Alumni
• Selected among 72 African Climate Innovators at African Climate Summit, Addis Ababa (09/07/25 - 09/11/25)
• Secured National Patent for My Innovation Waste2light Wind Turbine
• Installed over 10 wind turbines in 4 Universities in Nigeria
• Represented Nigeria at AfricArena Grand Summit Cape Town, South Africa 2024
• 2nd Runner-Up, Coderina University Challenge 2025
• Winner, TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year Challenge 2024
• Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Alumni
Certification
Patent – Recycled-Material Wind Turbine and Hybrid Renewable Energy System
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment – Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry (Nigeria) – 2025
(Covers the design and manufacturing methodology for wind and hybrid wind–solar systems using recycled plastic and electronic waste.)
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment – Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry (Nigeria) – 2025
(Covers the design and manufacturing methodology for wind and hybrid wind–solar systems using recycled plastic and electronic waste.)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Waste2Light Ltd
01.2021 - Current
B.Tech - Educational Technology
Federal University of Technology