Obonganwan Imoh Isemin (1952–2017) was a prominent Nigerian banker, economist, and women leader who served as the Chairperson of LARNAGOLD Limited. She was the wife of Obong Akpan Isemin, the first civilian governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Born on May 12, 1952, she held a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Lagos and an M.Sc. in Economics from New York. Her career included roles as a Clerk at the Central Bank of Nigeria and Senior Manager at Century Merchant Bank Ltd. She was recognized for establishing Uforo Community Bank, reportedly the first women-owned bank in Nigeria.
Key recognitions and roles included:
Queen Amina Prize for Womenhood (1993).
Best Banker award from the National Board for Community Banks (1994).
Chairperson of the Akwa Ibom State Women in the Federation.
Member of the Nigerian Association of Women Entrepreneurs.
She was the President of UYOCCIMA and a Board of Trustee for the Akwa Ibom CSOs Forum prior to her death in 2017.