About Our
Mission &
Network
Building a legacy of faith and excellence in the Ethiopian marketplace through the Evangelical Businesses Network.
Legally Registered under E.E.B.C
A Stronger Network
for Supportive Growth
Founded in September 2024, EBN was born from a collective vision to create a supportive community for evangelical business owners in Ethiopia.
As a legally registered entity under the Ethiopian Evangelical Believer's Council, we bridge the gap between corporate excellence and spiritual devotion, ensuring that our businesses serve a higher purpose.
The Future
Our Vision
"To empower evangelical business professionals in Ethiopia through collaboration, ethical business practices, and spiritual fulfillment, providing resources, networking opportunities, and professional development to achieve success and make a positive impact in their communities."
The Mission
Grow • Go • Glorify
Grow
Spiritual Growth: Maintaining steadfastness through 2 Timothy 3:17 and Philippians 3:13-14.
Competence & Excellence: Equipping leaders to master operational excellence and industry leadership.
Go!
Business as Mission (BAM): Integrating faith into enterprise as a tool to advance God's Kingdom.
Transforming communities through job creation, ethical practices, and intentional faith integration.
Glorify
Existing for the praise and glory of God in every professional endeavor, as reflected in 1 Corinthians 10:31.
"We were created to glorify God... He Himself gives all men life and breath." (Acts 17:25)
What We Do
At EBN, we unite faith and integrity to empower ethical business excellence among our members across Ethiopia.
Encourage Entrepreneurs
Helping Christian entrepreneurs build ventures that align with their faith and values.
Empower Local Churches
Partnering with churches to establish business ministries for holistic transformation.
Networking Events
Connecting professionals through structured events for collaboration and partnership.
Youth Training
Equipping students and graduates with practical skills and faith-based leadership.
Youth Support
Mobilizing resources to help young entrepreneurs transform ideas into reality.
Promote Ethics
Advocating for integrity, transparency, and responsibility in every industry.
Policy Advocacy
Collaborating with stakeholders to create a conducive environment for entrepreneurs.
Kingdom Enterprises
Building businesses that achieve financial success while advancing the mission.
Faith, Family &
Leadership Excellence
Fitsum Nigusse is deeply committed to his faith, having served as youth pastor, and currently a bi-vocational pastor, preacher and trainer at Bible Army International Church and in all Ethiopian Eritrean evangelical churches.
In addition to his spiritual dedication, Fitsum is a devoted husband and father of two children. Professionally, he is a founding partner of Ethio African Consult and Trading and brings over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, project management, and leadership roles in both government and private sectors.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and possesses extensive expertise across diverse industries, including FMCG products, cement, garment manufacturing, and distribution, with a particular focus on Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies.
Corporate Leadership
Senior Executive Director at East African Holding Share Company, one of Ethiopia's leading conglomerates, recognized as a platinum tax player and top employer in the country.
Major Achievement
Key role in managing construction of a $600 million cement plant with 10,000 TPD capacity, the largest of its kind in Africa.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Fitsum is a prominent judge on a national startup competition show with over 80 million viewers. He is highly respected within the business community and maintains a strong network with government entities, using his platform to mentor the next generation of Ethiopian entrepreneurs with biblical integrity as the cornerstone of business success.
"We are called to master the marketplace not just for profit, but for the advancement of the Gospel through ethical excellence."
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Fitsum Nigusse
Managing Partner, Ethio African Consult
Deputy Chairperson
Dawit Hailu
CEO, Wuddassie Business Group
Secretary
Barnabas Getu
Senior Pastor, Bible Army Golden Chapel
Member
Hilina Mezgebu
CEO, Qawa Coffee Export
Member
Zena Sewuye Asabu
CEO, ZEW Vet Plc
Member
Dawit Hailu
CEO, Haftam PLC
Member
Sara Mohamed
CEO, Next Design
Member
Markos Tadesse
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board brings together distinguished leaders from church, business, and international networks to guide EBN's mission.
Solomon Alemseged
"Prominent Business Figure, Elder, Founder & former Chairperson for Birhan Bank, and Founder of Aser Realestate."
Pastor Tsadiku Abdo
"President at Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia (ECFE)."
Apostle Yohannes Girma
"Leader at Zetseat Apostolic Reformation Church, and Vice President for Ethiopian Gospel Believer Churches Council."
Lemma Degefa
"Author, trainer, inspirational speaker, & executive coach for professional leaders."