Carmen Uwaila Ibie was born on January 29,1972,on a beautiful sunny afternoon in the boisterous town of Surulere in Lagos state, Nigeria, to her dear parents the renowned Late Dr. Cromwell O. Ibie of the Edo Kingdom and his beautiful wife, HRH the Late Mrs. Ekpoawan Lilian Ibie of the Efik Dynasty, Calabar Kingdom.

From birth, Carmen’s parents always knew that she was a special child, as she displayed from an early age, qualities of love, philanthropy, Kindness, compassion as well as showcasing a deep resentment for any form of injustice and oppression to others.

It was no surprise that after Carmen completed her first degree in Zoology from the Ambrose Alli University (then known as Bendel state university) and a masters degree in IT from the University of East London in the United Kingdom, Carmen went on to obtain a Masters degree in Social work from Middlesex University, UK to enable her  pursue her passion of helping others and being an advocate for the vulnerable and otherwise depraved in the society.

Her natural empathy blossomed into a lifelong commitment to social service and ministry, and for over 20 years, Carmen has dedicated her time to social work, supporting children and families who would otherwise have been disenfranchised due to trauma, family dysfunctionality and exposure to other societal ills.

Carmen is also a safeguarding champion, and  she has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and welfare of those at risk, advocating for their rights and creating spaces where they can thrive. She is also a UNICEF volunteer to ensure that children around the world are safe and in good health.

As a Minister of God, Carmen is involved with Missionary work and evangelism around the world, promoting the message of salvation, love and hope to hard to reach places within Nigeria and around the world.

As a philanthropist, Carmen has a simple ethos of giving back by paying it forward . This is evident in the various corporate social responsibilities she has promoted through her company Agape4all Limited such as the quarterly community outreach programmes held in different parts of the United Kingdom where food and welfare supplies are shared out to those in need.

She has championed various initiatives under the Cromwell and Lilian Ibie Foundation where she supports the education, rehabilitation, vocational training as well as the general welfare of children and women in Nigeria with plans to expand to other parts of Africa as well as the world.

In addition to her ministry, Carmen is the founder of Agape4all Limited, a company renowned for its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The most notable of these is the quarterly community outreach program, which provides food and essential supplies to those in need. This initiative has become a beacon of hope for many, exemplifying Carmen’s unwavering commitment to uplifting others.

Through her work, both as an Enterpreneur and a philanthropist, Carmen Ibie continues to inspire and make a lasting difference in the lives of countless individuals. Her legacy is one of compassion, service, and unwavering faith.