Frank Onyedika Okidi

Frank Onyedika Okidi is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic business leader with over three decades of experience in enterprise development, cross-border trade, and industrial operations. As the Co-Founder of Greenrise Energy Ltd., Mr. Okidi brings a wealth of hands-on business insight, operational leadership, and market intelligence to the company’s mission of delivering reliable, scalable solar energy solutions across Africa.

With a professional journey that began through a rigorous six-year business apprenticeship, Mr. Okidi quickly established his own thriving local enterprise before expanding into the importation and manufacturing sectors. His extensive international exposure — with business engagements across Europe, Asia, and multiple African countries — has equipped him with a global perspective on commerce, supply chain management, and sustainable business practices.

In 2004, Mr. Okidi relocated to the United Kingdom to broaden his academic and entrepreneurial skillset. Upon returning to Nigeria in 2010, he pursued formal training in Business Management and Marketing at the Open University, deepening his capacity for structured business leadership.

As CEO of Maconik International Company Ltd., he has led ventures in agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and trade consultancy, including the establishment of a palm oil production facility in Aba that continues to operate today.