‘Start from where you are’ – Aisha Ochuwa tasks OOU law students on entrepreneurship
Renowned investment expert and Group Managing Director (GMD) of Aisha Ochuwa Limited, has urged law students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Ogun State, not to be afraid to launch entrepreneurial ideas as undergraduates.
Aisha Ochuwa made the call during a recent visit to the institution, on the invitation of the Faculty of Law, OOU, to speak on the subject: “Transitioning from the legal career to the business world”.
Aisha Ochuwa holds a degree in law, as well as a Diploma in Criminology—both from Babcock University. The jewellery merchant has demonstrated indomitable spirit and visionary capabilities in business. She started what has grown into Aisha Ochuwa Group Limited with N150 back in her undergraduate days at Babcock University, where she acquired her LL.B degree and diploma.
Years after, the high-flying jewellery mogul currently controls three massively successful subsidiaries of her umbrella brand. Aisha Ochuwa Jewellery Limited is reputed for affordable luxury, class and creativity. It handles the production and sale of stainless steel jewellery, rich in blending artistry, crafting high-quality stainless steel jewellery and watches that blend with charm and grandeur. Aishaochuwa Luxury Limited stands as clients’ hub for for pure gold, natural diamonds, certified fine silver, and moissanite jewellery. Her most recent brainchild—Bespoke by AishaOchuwa Limited, stands as the incubation centre for young entreprenuers beaming with passion to emulate her giant strides in business and life. She is currently making new giant strides with ‘The Industry Miner’—the ultimate guide to entrepreneurial success.
Speaking in line with the theme at the event, Aisha Ochuwa admonished the students to look beyond their academic training and launch business ideas that they have with whatever capital that is available. She noted that many business idead have been aborted because of fear of failure, asking the undergraduates not to give up when confronted with challenges but learn from mistakes.
“Do you know there is nothing like failure? That is my own theory. What happened? You’ve only made mistakes and when you make mistake what do you do? Do you give up? You go back, look at that mistake you have made and see how you can turn those beautiful broken pieces into a work of art. Don’t be afraid to start,” Aisha Ochuwa said.
“You have to put the word out there, if you do not expose your brand to the people, they will not know about your brand because it is information received that is processed. There are a lot people that come up with brilliant ideas at some point but never followed through why” Because of fear. It is all a mind game; it’s all in your head, I promise you, that restriction is in your head.
“The very minute you break out of it, you will see yourself doing things you never imagined. Yes, a lot of people have thrown away even brilliant business plans that they’ve drafted because of fear. Fear has made a lot of great men die with their talent. Fear has restricted people from showing themselves approved to the world, even though they know deep down in their heart that they have it. The very first thing you must do before you start a business is to work on your mind. “
