Bridget Ojochide Agba is not just designing clothes, she is reshaping the very architecture of African fashion. As CEO and Creative Director of Jochlieu Apparel International, she has spent nearly two decades building a company that sits at the intersection of creativity, business, and social impact.
What began as a small workshop has evolved into a globally recognized fashion and education enterprise, producing ready-to-wear and bespoke collections while training the next generation of designers through her acclaimed Masterclass Academy. For Bridget, fashion is far more than aesthetics: “Clothing is identity, storytelling, and power. When we create, we do not just dress bodies we shape narratives and economies.”
Her philosophy is simple yet revolutionary: fashion is a business first, art second. Under her leadership, Jochlieu has supplied multinational and institutional clients, streamlined production systems, and launched Sales Basket, a flagship retail showcase connecting designers directly with buyers and the press. These initiatives are not just about visibility, they are about building scalable, sustainable platforms for African creativity to compete globally.
Beyond business, Bridget is committed to education and social transformation. Through Project Uniform Africa, she has distributed over 5,000 school uniforms to underserved students, boosting school enrollment and inspiring communities. Her mentorship has empowered dozens of African entrepreneurs to secure funding and scale their businesses, proving her belief that empowerment is not charity, it is strategy.
Her influence has carried her beyond runways and boardrooms. Bridget has represented Nigeria on global platforms, from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to the Meta Nairobi Summit, where she champions digital innovation, inclusive economic policies, and women’s leadership. Her impact has earned her recognition among the Top 100 Women in African Business and awards such as the African Beauty Summit Award and the Global Excellence Award.
Currently pursuing dual postgraduate degrees a Master of Public and International Affairs at the University of Lagos and an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of San Francisco. Bridget is deepening her expertise in systems and strategy. Her next frontier: expanding Jochlieu Apparel International into a continental leader with global reach, while transforming her Masterclass into a structured academy that redefines fashion education in Africa.
Bridget Ojochide Agba embodies the rare fusion of creative visionary, disciplined strategist, and relentless advocate. She is not just advancing Nigerian fashion, she is setting the blueprint for how African industries can scale globally, sustainably, and unapologetically.
