Educator | Political Leader | Businesswoman | Philanthropist
Former Vice President of the Senate, Cameroon
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Senator Nkeze Emilia Kalebong is a distinguished Cameroonian leader whose impact spans education, governance, entrepreneurship, and social development. With a degree in Zoology and a diploma in Biology Education, she began her career as an educator before rising to serve in the Ministry of Secondary Education, where she championed quality learning nationwide.
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
- Former Vice President of the Senate of Cameroon, shaping key legislative discourse.
- Member of the Senate’s Economy and Social Affairs Committee.
- Cameroon’s representative to the International Union of Parliamentarians (IUP).
- Vice President of the Grand National Dialogue, contributing to national reconciliation and unity.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS
- Founder & CEO of EMI Class Company, a real estate and hospitality group including EMI Class Restaurant.
- Proprietress of Divine Providence Bilingual College, Yaoundé.
- Advocate for women’s empowerment through cooperatives and small-scale enterprises.
PHILANTHROPY & SOCIAL IMPACT
- Supports an orphanage and women’s empowerment groups across Cameroon.
- Promotes education, entrepreneurship, and social development through charitable initiatives.
CURRENT ROLE
- Board Chair, GreenSprings Digital University, Yaoundé – advancing digital education and innovation across Africa.
NETWORKS & AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Cameroon Business Women Association
- Member, GFAC
- Member, African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO)
PERSONAL LIFE
Senator Emilia is a devoted wife and proud mother of four. Her leadership, vision, and resilience continue to inspire a generation of African women to lead with courage and purpose.
