Born on June 10, 1958 in Port Harcourt, Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji is a medical doctor turned astute businessman with serious involvement in the oil, gas and marine sector. A graduate of University of Lagos Medical School, the prestigious Lagos Business School and McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA. He also obtained a Certificate in Corporate Governance and undertook Executive Management programme in building leaders and capacity in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. He is a recipient of the “Award of Excellence of the Nigeria Institute of Management”.
He is the Chief Executive Officer of a culmination of sister companies in the Elshcon Group. He is a one-time commissioner for Health and also Special Adviser on Privatization and Investment to the Rivers State Government including Chairman West African Glass Industry PLC.
Currently, Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji is the President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Governing Board Member – Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) and University of Port Harcourt Business School, Trustee – Marine Equipment Owners Association (MEOLAN), a fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), a Director at Fate Foundation, Member – Petroleum Technology association of Nigeria (PETAN) and Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN).