Residence Abuja, Nigeria | Nationality Nigerian | |
Known for Rights of persons living with disabilities Title Chief executive officer | ||
Lois Auta (born 29 April 1980) is the founder and chief executive officer of Cedar Seed Foundation. She has received awards for her role in promoting disabled sport globally in the U.S. She was hosted among 30 Nigerians by President Mohammadu Buhari for technology innovation and creativity.
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Education
Auta holds a diploma in public administration from the University of Abuja and is presently a Bachelor of Science (final year student) undergraduate in public administration from the same university.
Career
Auta is the founder and Executive Director of Cedar Seed Foundation, and a support staff member with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Advocacy
Auta has advocated for the betterment of persons with disabilities in Nigeria for over five years. Her positions and roles include:
She has held meetings with world leaders including John Kerry, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Assistant Secretary of State on African Affairs. Ambassador Rice, US senators, the Nigerian president, Nigerian senators, ministers, and Chief Executive Officers of world recognized companies and organizations.
Awards and recognition
She is a Mandela Washington Fellow, and Vice President of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association, Nigeria.