Oluyemisi Obe has been recognized with a 2024 Global Recognition Award for her significant contributions to agribusiness and food security in Africa. Through her company, Prothrive Astute Heights Ltd, she improved traditional meal preservation while delivering economic and nutritional benefits across multiple continents. The selection committee recognized her innovation, leadership, and mentoring achievements, noting her exceptional performance across all evaluation criteria.

Business Innovation

Developing commercial production methods for shelf-stable traditional foods, Obe modernized Nigeria’s food processing sector by creating a new method for converting pap into powder form. Her company introduced bio-fortified maize grain for commercial pap production, establishing new nutrition and food preservation benchmarks in West Africa. This innovation helps reduce food wastage and post-harvest losses while preserving cultural food traditions.

This approach gained recognition internationally, expanding product distribution throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Grandios Pap’s availability on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Carrefour shows the broad market acceptance of Obe’s innovation. The company secured trademark registration and packaging design protection, demonstrating strong business development practices.

Industry Leadership

Beginning with direct sales from her car, Obe developed a successful enterprise now employing over 30 staff members. She shaped industry standards by working with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria to establish specifications for corn, sorghum, and millet flour processing. Her expertise benefits food processing and SME sectors through regular participation at significant events, including the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and Africa Food Conference.

Prothrive Astute Heights maintains high-quality standards under Obe’s direction, resulting in strong customer satisfaction rates. Her focus on quality and innovation helped establish Grandios Pap as a market leader in Nigeria and international markets. The company’s growth created sustainable employment opportunities while setting new industry benchmarks for product excellence.

Final Words

Through regular volunteer work, Oluyemisi Obe mentors and develops future entrepreneurs in various development programs. Her approach combines practical business knowledge with hands-on guidance for emerging business leaders. These efforts strengthen Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem while creating pathways for new business innovation.

The selection committee highlighted Obe’s exceptional performance in addressing global challenges and market development. Her work improves African food processing methods while supporting new entrepreneurs through proven systems. These achievements demonstrate the significant impact of combining traditional knowledge with modern business practices.