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This week on Attain, we share the story of Chukwuonu David Chidozie , CEO, Davis Exotic Homes.  Here is one story you would learn the importance of starting from where you are and then building on from there. So sit back and enjoy. Please kindly tell us about yourself? I am Chukwuonu David Chidozie, a native of Awgu, Enugu State from a family of 4 boys. I am the 3rd son. I was born and brought up in Lagos Nigeria. I obtained my first degree in Architecture from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, a diploma in Environmental Design from University of Lagos and also a member of Nigeria institute of Architects (NIA) Lagos Chapter. Tell us about your business Brand(s)? As a building developer, we discovered that people prefer a classic, royal house that is affordable and built on their own land within a short timeline that was how Davis Exotic Homes was born. Right now, we have helped families also in diaspora build Superb, quality, and affordable homes with...

Julius Ilori, Co-Founder of the Save D Future Initiative, shares with Attain his vision to reduce crime rate among teenagers and youth through education, sensitization and empowerment programmes. Please Tell Us About Yourself  Ilori Julius is a graduate of  Business Administration and Management at Yaba College of Technology, is a young vibrant Nigerian passionate about crime education, advocate against Drug abuse and underage drinking, Cyber crime . He has gained certification in Project Management from London Professional Training Centre. Also, he is an Associate Member Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria. Currently, he is the Project Manager of  Young African Leaders Initiative, YALI, Lagos hub. He also functions as the Program Coordinator, Galaxy 4 Peace. Being a member of United Nations Organization of Nigeria and Lead volunteer with Sozo Network, Vibrant teens Academy , Ilori Julius has positively impacted the lives of many. As the  founder of ...

Today on Attain, we share the story of Emeka Samuel Uduma, CEO of Meks Bespoke, a premium menswear brand in Nigeria. K indly tell us about yourself?  My name is Emeka Samuel Uduma, I'm from ohafia in Abia state. From a family of 3; 2 boys and a girl. Was born and raised here in Lagos. Tell us about your business Brand(s)?  I run a menswear brand called Meks Bespoke. We're a premium menswear brand dedicated to cater for the sartorial needs of the quintessential gentleman. When and what brought about your business vision  My passion for fashion started from my childhood days as my dad happens to be a tailor and that sparked my interest in fashion. Back then I loved how clients come to the showroom, try their clothes on on beam with smile. Initially I wanted to become an accountant as I went ahead to study accounting but fashion kept calling me so here I'm a fashion designer What were the main challenges you faced early on in your busi...

This week on Attain, we interviewed Ody Agbor, author of the fast selling book; Before You Get Married. She shares her journey into writing even as a lecturer, her passion to enlighten youths to seek ad maintain healthy relationships and marriages, and some of her future plans. Please, kindly tell us about yourself.  My name is Ody Adede Agbor. I am a lecturer in Elder Oyama Memorial College of Education,Obubra, Cross River State. I hold a B.sc (hons) in Sociology from University of Calabar, Nigeria and Masters in Marketing Communications with specialization in branding, advertising, market research and consumer behaviour from the prestigious world class Middlesex University, United Kingdom. I hail from Cross River in Nigeria. I am a registered member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) I am an advocate for healthy relationships and passionately counsel singles on marriage. I run a weekly series tagged, Friday Dose with Ody, which features inspiring articl...

This week on Attain, Mr Oginni Tolulope, a fast rising entrepreneur in Nigeria's agricultural sector and CEO, Transfurd Limited shares his story. And here is one story you won't want to miss... especially if you've been thinking lately of going into Agriculture or you into the Sector already.   Kindly Tell Us about yourself? Mr Oginni is the CEO of Transfurd limited. I am from a humble family of three and from Osun State.  My focus is on food, shelter and technology. Mr Oginni Tolulope is a certified Agric- Business Consultant, Value Chain Expert, an experienced Real Estate personnel and a Technologist who is trained, certified and recognized locally and internationally with over 8 years experience in the business world. He is a member to so many reputable Business bodies in Nigeria. I obtained my first degree in Business Administration from Olabisi Onabanjo University ( O.O.U ) and second degree in Business Administration from University of Lagos (UNILAG )...

In an interview with Attain, Emmanuel Agunze, Founder of the Makoko Dream shared his passion to see kids in rural communities get quality education and empowerment which will therefore positively impact and transform their lives, families and communities for the better. Tell us about yourself My name is Emmanuel Agunze, I am an educator and Urban Slum developer. I run the Makoko Dream, a non profit basically set out to give dignity to slum dwellers in Nigeria and Africa via emphasis on Children Education, Youth Development and Skill Acquisition , Girl empowerment, Tourism opportunities  and General Health & Well being. I am a 2017 Nelson Mandela Innovation Awards Youth Activist Finalist and 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow under the auspices of the Young African Leaders Initiative YALI as run by the State Department of the United States. I am an Alumni of Indiana University, Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana State, United States of America. Here I studied Civic Le...

Stella Nwaekpe, Founder of Vertopia, shares with Attain her Vision to promote virtue and godliness through her non-profit brand; Vertopia. Please kindly tell us about yourself? I am Stella Nwaekpe, an ambitious lady who is also passionate about God and people. I am friendly, smart, very analytical, purpose driven. I have my first degree in Veterinary medicine. I'm now a Chartered HR professional and also rounding up my MBA in HR Tell us about Vertopia? Vertopia was coined from 2 words: Virtue and Perfection. It's first a ministry as our focus is to promote virtue and godliness via our write ups (Priceless magazine) and projects like the Beautopia Teen Girl Project. When and what brought about the Vertopia Vision ?  It started in September 2015. I had actually been involved in charity projects unofficially since 2013 but I thought to put a system in place to make it sustainable over time. I'm also good with writing and I thought to use those writings as a ...

Ever had times when you felt you had to give up on your dream or vision because you lacked the required financial capacity to commence or continue?, Bola Adenle's story will surely inspire you not to give up. Bola Adenle, CEO of Bola Fashion Empire shared with Attain, her journey to success in the Fashion industry, her passion to help SME's start thier fashion line and her big dreams which she is on the path of achieving. Read the full interview below: Please kindly tell us about yourself? Omobolanle Adenle is my name, I'm a fashion entrepreneur, linguist, writer, social media marketer, business consultant, public speaker and an upcoming on air personality.   Tell us about your business Brand(s)? Bola Fashion Empire and Cheapest Boutique was established to empower small and medium scale entrepreneur pitch their own fashion line with little start up capital. While Cheapest Boutique is the only Nigerian based fashion store that presently empower s...

Jennifer Agunloye, Founder of GIST (Girls Should Thrive Initvative) shared with Attain, her vision to see girls overcome physical and mental barriers and achieve thier full potentials. Please kindly tell us about yourself?  I'm Jennifer Agunloye Okoliko, a writer and public speaker, founder of GIST (Girls Should Thrive Initiative), a graduate of petroleum technology, born and raised in northern Nigeria, married with a daughter. Tell us about your Vision: The Girl should thrive Initiative GIST was born out of a passion to see girls overcome limitations both mental and physical limitations and give expression to their potentials. When and how was it birthed? It actually started as an online blog on facebook when in 2007 was 17. I was sharing stories to inspire Girls to dream and reach for the stars. Then after graduation I realized that the people who really need what we were sharing were not even on the internet.  That's when we decided to make it a fully re...