{"id":316,"date":"2026-01-08T14:20:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:20:43","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>About Us<\/h1>\n<p>Learn more about our non-profit organization and our mission to make a positive impact on the world through our charitable initiatives<\/p>\n<p>Making a Difference!<\/p>\n<h2>About Us..<\/h2>\n<p>MIPLG is an Africa-focused non-governmental organization with the mandate to actively respond to the growing needs of developing economies by promoting awareness and supporting capacity development in intellectual property (IP) and competition law in Africa. We do so by designing transformative initiatives and projects implemented across Africa. Our beneficiaries include African youths, academics, government officials, private sector professionals, creators, innovators, business leaders and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>Established in 2019, we take pride in our impact in Sub-Saharan Africa and reach to thousands of young persons across Africa with targeted projects including the first-ever Annual IP International Debate Competition, our Career Development and Mentorship Scheme (CDMS), MIPLG Professional Development (PD) Series, IP Fellowship for Early Career Professionals, IP Awards Project. <\/p>\n<p>We have sensitized over 500 children from rural or community schools in Africa on our IP for Kids Campaign, publishing IP training and learning materials in over 5 African languages for these outreaches. Our IP compendium is a one-stop shop for IP and related laws in African countries. The MIPLG library provides resource materials by industry experts around topical issues for personal training and development.   <\/p>\n<p>We are committed to building respect for creativity and innovation, making IP and Competition work for Africa. We are built for Africa by Africans. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin Us<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Who are We?<\/h3>\n<p>MIPLG is a network of African Intellectual Property (IP) and Competition Law Advocates leading and propagating IP education for implementation of IP and Competition laws in developing countries.<\/p>\n<h6>Founded<\/h6>\n<p>Founded on the 29th of November, 2019, with the vision to support the creation of an Africa where creativity and innovation supports economic stability.\n<\/p>\n<h6>PD Series<\/h6>\n<p>Our first professional development (PD) series was held in February 2020. We have since organized over 34 sessions of the series on topical issues across IP and Competition Law sectors with a wide audience in Africa.\n<\/p>\n<h6>CDMS<\/h6>\n<p>MIPLG CDMS was established in March 2020. We have produced over 500 beneficiaries in the last 6 years with the support of very seasoned professionals across the world.\n<\/p>\n<h6>MIPLG Debate<\/h6>\n<p>MIPLG annual debate competition was launched on 26th July, 2020. Every year, we engage hundreds of students with a participating record of over 60 tertiary institutions across Africa.\n<\/p>\n<h6>IP for Kids Publication and Outreaches<\/h6>\n<p>we published our IP for Kids Book and launched the IP for Kids Campaign. Our first outreach on this campaign was held on the 6th of December, 2021 in Sokoto, Nigeria.<\/p>\n<h6>IP Awards<\/h6>\n<p>MIPLG is the lead convener of the intellectual property (IP) awards. The maiden ceremony was held in Lagos on the 29th of January, 2025. IP Awards is designed to reward excellence in IP, encourage creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-for-Kids-Outreach.jpg\" alt=\"ip for kids outreach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-for-Kids-Outreach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-for-Kids-Outreach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-for-Kids-Outreach-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-for-Kids-Outreach-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-for-Kids-Outreach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-for-Kids-Outreach-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"About Us\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CDMS-2025-Call-for-Mentees-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"cdms 2025 call for mentees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CDMS-2025-Call-for-Mentees-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CDMS-2025-Call-for-Mentees-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CDMS-2025-Call-for-Mentees-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CDMS-2025-Call-for-Mentees-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CDMS-2025-Call-for-Mentees-150x150.png 150w, 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https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP-Debate.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" title=\"About Us\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MIPLG-IP-Awards-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"miplg ip awards\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MIPLG-IP-Awards-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MIPLG-IP-Awards-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MIPLG-IP-Awards-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MIPLG-IP-Awards-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MIPLG-IP-Awards-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MIPLG-IP-Awards-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"About Us\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M248 8C111.03 8 0 119.03 0 256s111.03 248 248 248 248-111.03 248-248S384.97 8 248 8zm0 432c-101.69 0-184-82.29-184-184 0-101.69 82.29-184 184-184 101.69 0 184 82.29 184 184 0 101.69-82.29 184-184 184zm0-312c-70.69 0-128 57.31-128 128s57.31 128 128 128 128-57.31 128-128-57.31-128-128-128zm0 192c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h5>Mission<\/h5>\n<p>To actively respond to the growing needs of African economies by raising awareness and building capacity around Intellectual Property and Competition Law sectors. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M572.52 241.4C518.29 135.59 410.93 64 288 64S57.68 135.64 3.48 241.41a32.35 32.35 0 0 0 0 29.19C57.71 376.41 165.07 448 288 448s230.32-71.64 284.52-177.41a32.35 32.35 0 0 0 0-29.19zM288 400a144 144 0 1 1 144-144 143.93 143.93 0 0 1-144 144zm0-240a95.31 95.31 0 0 0-25.31 3.79 47.85 47.85 0 0 1-66.9 66.9A95.78 95.78 0 1 0 288 160z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h5>Vision<\/h5>\n<p>An Africa where creativity and innovation supports economic stability.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M248 8C111.03 8 0 119.03 0 256s111.03 248 248 248 248-111.03 248-248S384.97 8 248 8zm0 432c-101.69 0-184-82.29-184-184 0-101.69 82.29-184 184-184 101.69 0 184 82.29 184 184 0 101.69-82.29 184-184 184zm0-312c-70.69 0-128 57.31-128 128s57.31 128 128 128 128-57.31 128-128-57.31-128-128-128zm0 192c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h5>Core Values<\/h5>\n<p>We are guided by our commitment to: <br \/>\nLeadership, Education, Respect, Innovation, Diligence and Integrity.\n<\/p>\n<h2>MIPLG DIRECTORS<\/h2>\n<p>MIPLG has continued to pull giant strides within the few years of its creation. The MIPLG&#8217;s achievements are attributable to all members of our team over the years, especially our executive committee members who continue to deliver innovative ideas and lend their support to all our programs and initiatives.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Victoria-Onyeagbako.jpg\" alt=\"victoria onyeagbako\" title=\"About Us\"><\/figure>\n<h5>VICTORIA CHIGOZIRIM ONYEAGBAKO<\/h5>\n<p>FOUNDER<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.941 216H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v56c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h301.941v46.059c0 21.382 25.851 32.09 40.971 16.971l86.059-86.059c9.373-9.373 9.373-24.569 0-33.941l-86.059-86.059c-15.119-15.119-40.971-4.411-40.971 16.971V216z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Charles-Emejuo.jpg\" alt=\"charles emejuo\" title=\"About Us\"><\/figure>\n<h5>CHUKWUEMEZIE CHARLES EMEJUO <\/h5>\n<p>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.941 216H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v56c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h301.941v46.059c0 21.382 25.851 32.09 40.971 16.971l86.059-86.059c9.373-9.373 9.373-24.569 0-33.941l-86.059-86.059c-15.119-15.119-40.971-4.411-40.971 16.971V216z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christaian-Anikwu.jpeg\" alt=\"christaian anikwu\" title=\"About Us\"><\/figure>\n<h5>CHRISTIAN ANIUKWU FIMC CMC KSP<\/h5>\n<p>DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.941 216H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v56c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h301.941v46.059c0 21.382 25.851 32.09 40.971 16.971l86.059-86.059c9.373-9.373 9.373-24.569 0-33.941l-86.059-86.059c-15.119-15.119-40.971-4.411-40.971 16.971V216z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tolu-Olaloye.jpg\" alt=\"tolu olaloye\" title=\"About Us\"><\/figure>\n<h5>TOLU <br \/> OLALOYE <\/p>\n<\/h5>\n<p>DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.941 216H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v56c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h301.941v46.059c0 21.382 25.851 32.09 40.971 16.971l86.059-86.059c9.373-9.373 9.373-24.569 0-33.941l-86.059-86.059c-15.119-15.119-40.971-4.411-40.971 16.971V216z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/myiplawguide.com\/test\/our-people\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur People<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Learn more about our non-profit organization and our mission to make a positive impact on the world through our charitable initiatives Making a Difference! 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