Olori Aderonke Ogunwusi Educates Women Entrepreneurs at Eloy Foundation Awards Business Shower in Ife

Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi the founder of the Upcoming Africa Fashion Week London, played host to the Eloy Foundation Awards Business Shower, held for women Entrepreneurs in Ile-Ife Osun state, last Saturday.

The Chief Convener of the Event and Founder, Eloy Awards Foundation, Dr. Tewa Onasanya in her remark, expressed appreciation for Olori Aderonke’s support and partnership in hosting the event.

Tewa Onasanya, Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Olori Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi
Tewa Onasanya, Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Olori Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi

Speaking on the topic, “Cultivating the Mindset for Success”, Onasanya stressed the ultimate secret of success in the mind. She urged women in business to always prepare their minds and be determined to break through in whatever they do.

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Addressing the gathering, Olori Aderonke who is also the Founder, Adire Oodua Textile Hub, Ile-Ife; Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, London and Cofounder, Africa Fashion Week Brazil, commended the Convener, Dr. Tewa for putting the event together and particularly for taking it to Ile-Ife the source.

Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi Founder Africa Fashion Week London, wife of Osun State Governor, Her Excellency Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, and Tewa Onasanya founder of Eloy Awards Foundation
Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi Founder Africa Fashion Week London, wife of Osun State Governor, Her Excellency Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, and Tewa Onasanya founder of Eloy Awards Foundation

The foremost Queen while sharing her personal experience in her speech titled “Brand Visibility for Small Businesses” urged aspiring female entrepreneurs never to be overshadowed by their passion.

She noted that it is important for young starters to do thorough research and have a clear view of the business ideas they want to venture into in order to fully prepare for possible challenges.

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On her contribution to women and youth empowerment, Olori Aderonke unveiled opportunities available at her Adire Oodua Textile Hub in Ile-Ife among other women-centered initiatives.

According to her, the Hub has with the support of her husband, the Arole Oduduwa, empowered over 5000 women and youths through its various free training and empowerment programs.

In her contribution, a representative of First Bank, also a contributor to the event, Dr. Idowu Akintokun, emphasized the need to support female entrepreneurship in the country.

Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi Founder Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria, wife of Osun State Governor, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, and women at the event.
Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi Founder Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria, wife of Osun State Governor, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, and women at the event.

According to Dr Akintokun, it is imperative for a Country like Nigeria to have a fair sharing of gender empowerment given the nature of our population distribution.

She noted that her Bank through its FirstGen program is enabling women in business with business loans of only 9% per annum.

Similarly, The Arole Oduduwa, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife whom the team paid a courtesy visit to after the event reaffirmed His commitment to always be in support of women empowerment.

The Ooni who is equally the founder, Queen Moremi Ajasoro International, an initiative geared towards empowering women and youths, commended the team led by the First Lady of Osun State, her excellency Erelu Ngozi Adeleke for the initiative.

The First Class monarch thanked the First Lady for her presence and role in supporting women-centered initiatives in the state.

 

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