Emmanuel Obayagbona, also known as Scientist Emma, is a Nigerian inventor and scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering. Born in Delta State, Nigeria, Obayagbona’s journey into science was inspired by the persistent power outages and epileptic power supply in Nigeria and other African countries, which he believes hinders economic growth and development.

Innovations and Achievements

Obayagbona’s innovations include ¹ ²:

• Thunder Lightning Energy Converter: a power-generating plant that can trap, harness, and convert lightning energy into usable electricity for up to 5 years and 30 days per strike. This project, conceptualized in 2004, aims to provide a lasting solution to Africa’s energy challenges.
• Solar Inverters: built from scratch to convert DC current from solar panels into electricity for homes and shops.
• Power Optimizer: a device that helps manage energy consumption and reduce energy waste, specifically designed for prepaid meter users.
• Sustainable Energy Wall Clock Lighting System: a system that illuminates homes for 12 hours and charges USB devices using solar energy.
• Emma High Voltage Surge Extension Socket: an extension socket that automatically switches off electronics during high voltage and turns them back on when the voltage stabilizes.

Breakthroughs and Recognition

Obayagbona’s achievements have earned him recognition both locally and internationally ²:

• Rated fourth best inventor among top five solar energy inventions from Africa in 2017 by DW Germany.
• Awarded one of the 50 most influential young people in Enugu State.
• Prestigious Award of Model Personality by Model Path Magazine Enugu State.
• Featured on various national and international media platforms, including BBC World Service, DWTV Germany, and Channels TV UK.

Education and Background

Obayagbona is a graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu State, where he studied Electrical Engineering (Power Option). He served his country Nigeria at Ebonyi State Abakaliki under the Ministry of Power between 2018 to 2019. He is the C.E.O of Spirate Engineering and also the founder of Spirate Tech Foundation, committed to imparting teenagers with technical skills ² ¹.

Challenges and Future Plans

Despite his achievements, Obayagbona faces challenges in sourcing materials locally and limited funding. He hopes to partner with foreign scientific organizations to further his research on power generation and improve the lives of Africans suffering from blackouts and epileptic power supply ¹.

Contact Information

For inquiries and potential collaborations, Obayagbona can be reached at ‪+234 703 2399 435‬ or ‪+234 803 5136 076‬. His inventions, including the Sustainable Energy Wall Clock Lighting System and Emma High Voltage Surge Extension Socket, are available.