GABA Network Platform 

The GABA Network Mission Statement

Our mission is to foster sustainable economic growth by creating meaningful partnerships between African and U.S. businesses. Through our integrated platform, we unite business leaders, government officials, and technology innovators to facilitate strategic trade and investment opportunities. The GABA Foundation and GABA Marketplace Center Program serve as powerful catalysts, enabling entrepreneurs and communities to access global markets, embrace innovation, and build lasting prosperity through collaborative partnerships.

The GABA Network operates statewide in the State of Michigan. 

The GABA Network Board of Directors, while providing strategic oversight to the GABA Foundation and GABA Marketplace Center Program, maintains dedicated focus on key organizational priorities.

Strengthening Business Partnerships

  • Establishing agreements between African and U.S. businesses.
  • Organizing three strategic trade missions to key African markets to foster direct business connections.

Policy and Advocacy Initiatives

Working with key business and policymakers on legislation and representation of African-Caribbean Diaspora interests.

Market Development

  • Building sustainable trade corridors between the U.S. and African nations.
  • Prioritizing economic development in underserved communities across both continents.
  • Identifying and developing opportunities in high-potential sectors and markets.

This strategic framework focuses on creating measurable impact while fostering long-term economic partnerships between the African-Caribbean Diaspora and the United States.

GABA Network Board of Directors

Ms. O. Rerhi Onomake

Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Latina Roggero

Executive Vice President

Dr. Elizabeth Ajayi-Bridges

Board Director At-Large

Mr. Warren Winston

Board Director At-Large

Mr. Akindele Akinyemi

Board Director At-Large

GABA Network Global Business Advisor

Centrell Reed

Houston, Texas

GABA Foundation 

Ms. Rhonna-Rose Akama-Makia

Executive Director

GABA Marketplace Center

Mr. Akindele Akinyemi

Principal, GABA Marketplace Center