Aisha Ochuwa nominated for ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ by CEOs Network Africa

Nigerian female entrepreneur, lawyer and criminologist, Tella Aisha Ochuwa, has received the Entrepreneur Of the Year award nomination by CEOs Network Africa in ‘The Under 30 CEOs category.

The much anticipated dinner award ceremony, themed, “Celebrating The Excellence In Our Diversity”, will commemorate the fifth anniversary of CNA, and holds at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on December 16th, 2023.

The nomination of Aisha Ochuwa is an affirmation of her stellar successes as an independent and young woman, coupled with her influence and impact in her area of core strength as an entrepreneur.

Aisha Ochuwa, an investment consultant, is CEO of Everything Beautiful by AO, and owner of two jewellery business brands, Aisha Ochuwa Luxury and Aisha Ochuwa Jewellery. The renowned jewellery mogul started in the business 12 years ago while still an undergraduate, and it has morphed into a one-stop-shop for the top brass across different industries in Nigeria.

According to Aisha Ochuwa, who comes from Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, her desire for entrepreneurship dates back to her growing years, and inclination as jewellery merchant, a knack for things that glitter.

“The Aisha Ochuwa brand has different sectors, namely Aisha Ochuwa Jewellery, for the sale of stainless steel jewellery with Zirconia stones, Aisha Ochuwa Luxury, for pure gold and diamonds, Shop Aisha Ochuwa, for sales of bags and there is also the business consultancy firm”, she said while detailing her business structure.

“I chose the jewellery business because I really love shiny things; shiny metals, stones and everything luxurious. I remember when I would knit caps and sell them to neighbours. I also turned my mother’s wrappers into clothes for dolls and teddies. So, I was exposed to business at a very young age and I can confidently say it has paid off”, said Aisha Ochuwa.

In the early part of the year, Tella Aisha Ochuwa, was conferred upon with the Icon of Youthful Inspiration award, by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee, Lagos. It came on the heels of her inclusion in the Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Platinum Distinguish Leadership Award by NANS, for her immense contribution to humanity, youth and development.

“Philanthropy was one of the major reasons for my decoration as NANS Matron. I try my best to make education easy for students by supporting them in my little ways,” Aisha Ochuwa remarked.