Aisha Ochuwa
Aisha Ochuwa Tella | |
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| Born | 1994 (age 29–30) Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Babcock University |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Aisha Ochuwa Tella (born 22 April, 1994) is a Nigerian lawyer and entrepreneur. She is also the founder of EBAO, a Nigerian fashion company founded in 2017.[1]
Early life[edit]
Aisha Ochuwa Tella was born on 22 April, 1994 in Lagos State, Nigeria but originally hails from Auchi, Edo State. She completed her primary and secondary education in Lagos State. Later on, she acquired a Diploma in Criminology and a LL.B degree with a Second Class Upper Division – both from Babcock University, Nigeria.[2]
Career[edit]
Ochuwa had always wanted to venture into business.[3] In 2010, she started as a jewelry seller while she was in her first year in Babcock University. After her graduation from the university in 2015, she proceeded to the Nigerian Law School and graduated in 2016. Shortly, she worked as a commercial and corporate lawyer in a law firm in Lagos.[4][5] In 2017, she founded her own company EBAO, a company that manufactures jewelry.[6][7]
As a lawyer, Ochuwa practices in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.[8] She is a member of the Nigeria Bar Association and the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (UK).[citation needed]
In September 2022, Ochuwa won the DENSA Awards for Most Productive Female of the Year.[9] She also received the African Brand Award from Silverbird Group as a Top Leading & Innovative Luxury Jewellery Brand of the year. She was also recognized as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the YEIS Awards 2022.[10] In April 2023, she was listed among the top 5 female entrepreneurs in Nigeria alongside Mo Abudu and Hilda Bacci by Leadership.[1] In July 2023, she released a book titled A Guide To Starting An Online Business.[11] In 2024 she was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in business management and corporate governance by the European American University.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Trailblazing Women: Celebrating Top 5 Young Female Entrepreneurs". 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Telegraph, New (2023-01-21). "Aisha Ochuwa Tella: From legal career to luxury jewellery business". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2023-07-14). "Author, entrepreneur, Aisha Ochuwa publishes guide to starting online business". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Our Attorneys". Prescott Parsons Law Firm.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2022-10-17). "I started my business with just #150 – Aisha Ochuwa Tella". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Why I pioneered a mentorship program — Aisha-Ochuwa". Vanguard Newspaper.
- ^ Olagoke, Bode (2023-04-03). "Shining stars of Nigerian Jewellery: Top 5 Jewellers redefining craftsmanship". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-03-12). "NYWEEN: Celebrating inspirational women and fostering equality". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-03-15). "DENSA Awards 2022: Celebrating excellence and positive change in Nigeria's industries". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Rapheal (2023-03-15). "Aisha Tella bags Young Entrepreneur Award at Yes Awards 2022". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Rapheal (2023-08-16). "Exploring Insights of a Budding Author: Aisha Ochuwa's journey". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-04-21). "Jeweller Aisha Ochuwa-Tella honoured with doctorate degree in business management". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-08.