Nelly Agbogu
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Nelly Agbogu | |
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| Born | February 23, 1985 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Enugu State University of Science and Technology |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Nelly Agbogu also known as Naija Brand Chick is a Nigerian entrepreneur well known for the NBC Trade Fair.[1][2]She is also the founder of Nellies Nigeria, a food company and the DSI Programme, a training program for African female entrepreneurs. [3]
Career
[edit]Agbogu embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2016 by founding Nellies Nigeria, a food company focused on promoting healthy snacking and weight management. [4][5]
In 2018, she launched the Naija Brand Chick (NBC) Trade Fair,[6] a market exhibition designed to support Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [7][8] In 2020, she also founded the Dominate Sales and Influence (DSI), an annual training initiative aimed at empowering African female entrepreneurs.[9]
In April 2024, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture collaborated with the Agbogu to host its 6th trade fair edition in Lagos State.[10][11][12]Later that year, in August, she partnered with WEMA Bank and SMEDAN to organize the first NBC African inter-continental trade fair in London, United Kingdom.[13][14]
In 2018, Agbogu was a nominee of the ELOY Awards for Social Media Personality of the Year.[15]In 2021, she was mentioned among the Top 20 Female Entrepreneurs on Yahoo Finance [16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2018-02-24). "Metrowoman entrepreneur of the week: Nelly Agbogu". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ TEDx Talks (2023-11-14). The Audacity of Being Yourself on Social Media | Nelly Agbogu |. Retrieved 2024-09-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ Abraham, Ifeanyi (2024-08-05). "Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate Africa small businesses with Naijbrandchick". CNN. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Nelly Agbogu's biggest challenge birthed her business journey". BusinessDay NG, TV, and Podcast. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Business of healthy living in Nigeria". CBNC. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "From Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate Africa small businesses with Naijbrandchick". CNN. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Lagos govt, Naija Brand Chick continue to build economy through tourism". Vanguard News.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-04-27). "Over 200 exhibitors expected at tourism fair". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Post, Sponsored (2024-06-09). "Naijabrandchick's DSI To Transform Women Entrepreneurs into Industry Leaders". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "LASG REITERATES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR SMES AS LAGOS TOURISM, NBC 3-DAY TRADE FAIR ENDS". Lagos State Government. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Participants laud 6th Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair". Vanguard Newspaper.
- ^ "Lagos partners Naija Brand Chick for hospitality, trade fair". P.M. News. April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Wema Bank, NBC, SMEDAN to hold inter-continental trade, empower women". Vanguard News.
- ^ Post, Sponsored (2024-08-16). "Fez Delivery is the official delivery partner at NBC African Fair London 2024". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Abubakar, Murtala (2018-11-26). "FULL LIST: Cee-C, Mercy Johnson, Lota Chukwu... winners of 2018 ELOY Awards". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "Top 20 Female Entrepreneurs and Their Success Stories". Yahoo Finance. 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Amina Mohammed, Mo Abudu, Nelly Agbogu, Somkele Idhalama & more! YNaija.com and Leading Ladies Africa present the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria » Page 4 of 5 » YNaija". YNaija. 2017-03-08. Retrieved 2024-09-13.