Lois Auta

Lois Auta was born on 29 April 1980. She hails from Kaduna State, Nigeria.[1] Lois Auta 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.[1] She was hosted among 30 Nigerians by President Mohammadu Buhari for technology innovation and creativity.[2]

Lois Auta
Born (1980-04-29) 29 April 1980
NationalityNigerian
Known forRights of persons living with disabilities
TitleChief executive officer
Websitecedarseedfoundation.org

Early life and family

Auta was born into the Auta Akok family of Kagoro, Kaura local government area of Kaduna State.[1]

Education

Auta holds a diploma and a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Abuja Nigeria.[1]

Career

Auta is the founder and Executive Director of Cedar Seed Foundation, and a support staff member with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).[3]

Advocacy

Auta has advocated for the betterment of persons with disabilities in Nigeria for over five years. Her positions and roles include:

  • President of FCT Disabled Sports Club, Abuja
  • Board Member of Federation of Civil Servants Staff with Disabilities Multipurpose Cooperative Society
  • Assistant National Coordinator of Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative
  • Board Member of Potters Gallery Initiative
  • Member of Joint National Association of Persons with disabilities
  • Founder of Ability Africa
  • President of Women on Wheels Multipurpose Cooperative Society

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.[4][3]

Awards and recognition

She is a Mandela Washington Fellow, and Vice President of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association, Nigeria.[3]

See also

References
  1. Ore, Dorcas Omolade (14 August 2016). "Auta: Disability is blessing in disguise". Guardian Newspapers. Guardian Newspapers. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. "President Buhari to host tech's brightest minds at Aso Rock". Nigerian Newspaper Toda. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Lois AUTA". SHE Forum Africa. 16 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  4. Peace (1 September 2015). "Women With Disabilities – The Introduction". Peace Ben Williams. Retrieved 16 October 2016.


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