Manager, Business Development & Partnerships 

Emonena Abenabe Akwara leads the Business Development & Partnerships team at M&B Trade Group. Emonena is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and Mandela Washington Fellow, she brings a wealth of leadership experience and a global perspective to driving the company’s growth.

With a proven track record in building ventures and forging strategic alliances, Emonena plays a key role in expanding M&B Trade Group’s market presence and strengthening its partnerships across Africa and beyond. She combines her expertise in strategic growth and innovation with a passion for community empowerment, ensuring that every business relationship creates long-term value.

At M&B Trade Group, Emonena is dedicated to opening new opportunities, cultivating strong client and partner relationships, and delivering solutions that improve lives through sustainable access to water filtration and essential services.