The tour of four states has begun with Resounding Success in Abuja. The Abuja ELOY Business Shower, an event for women small business owners, has started with a resounding success in Abuja, Nigeria, on June 26, 2025.

This event marked the beginning of a four states tour, with ELOY foundation set to visit four states to empower women entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The Abuja event brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs to share insights, inspire growth, and foster meaningful connections.

Entrepreneurial training was done by Madame Merola a Personal Branding Specialist and Transformation Coach on Building a Successful Brand, Dr Sarah Amana, Personal Finance Expert and Transformational Leader trained on Financial Literacy, Dr. May Ikeora- Amamgbo Social Impact Activist and Founder of L’Avyanna skin trained on Traditional and Digital Marketing for Business Growth and Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Founder of the ELOY Awards Foundation, Exquisite Magazine and Certified Mindset Stylist trained on the Mindset for Success and Building the Right Structure for Your Business. A special address was given by Ms Chalya Shagaya, the Senior Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Entrepreneurial Development in Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.  In addition to the training, there were gift exchange between the participants and networking opportunities which provided a valuable platform for attendees to learn, grow, and thrive.

                                               Mrs. Harriba Harry-Pepple, Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank and Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Founder ELOY Awards Foundation

Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Founder ELOY Awards Foundation and Chalya Shagaya, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Entrepreneurship Development in Innovation and Digital Economy and Mrs. Harriba Harry-Pepple, Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank.

Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Founder ELOY Awards Foundation and Chalya
Shagaya, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Entrepreneurship
Development in Innovation and Digital Economy

Dr. Sarah Amana, Finance Expert, Dr. Tewa Onasanya, FounderELOY Awards Foundation, Madame Merola, Personal Branding Consultant and Transformation Coach.

The ELOY Business Shower is designed to equip women small business owners with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.

Through expert advice, practical tips, and inspiring stories, attendees gained valuable insights into navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. The Abuja event demonstrated the value of the ELOY Business Shower as a platform for small business owners to connect, learn, and grow.

Attendees praised the event for its informative content, engaging speakers, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. The participants in Abuja had these to say about the ELOY Business Shower: Atsumbe Esther, a lawyer and IP consultant, shared that she “learnt to intentionally curate her perception and not take others’ perception too seriously.” She also mentioned how much she enjoyed the financial literacy class and even left with a lovely pair of earrings from one of the jewellery vendors during the gift exchange. Bunmi, C.O.O and Founder of Arry Interiors, described the experience as “mind-blowing.”

Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Founder ELOY Awards Foundation andparticipants at the Abuja ELOY Business Shower.

She highlighted key lessons such as: Believing in herself and her capabilities, opening a trust fund for herself and her children, applying the 50/30/20 savings rule. She particularly loved Madam Merola’s session about knowing your value and confidently charging your worth, as well as the powerful reminder that “not everyone is your client.” Bunmi also appreciated the intentionality behind the gifts and packages, noting that “you don’t see that in every business meeting.”

We are proud to be leaving lasting impressions through knowledge, connections, and intentional touches.

With the Abuja event being a resounding success, the ELOY Awards Foundation is now preparing to take the ELOY Business Shower on the road to Ogun (10^th July), Akwa Ibom (17^th July) and Lagos (19^th July) states. This state tour aims to reach even more women entrepreneurs and small business owners, providing them with the tools, information on and access to affordable finance (provided by the Bank of Industry and Stanbic IBTC), visibility, mentoring and support they need to thrive.

About ELOY Awards Foundation;

ELOY Awards Foundation is dedicated to celebrating women of excellence in different fields, empowering women entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through events, sustainable empowerment programs, mentoring and networking opportunities, ELOY Awards Foundation provides a platform for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. With a focus on building strong, sustainable businesses, the ELOY foundation is committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals and reach their full potential. For more information about the ELOY Business Shower or to learn more about ELOY’s initiatives, please contact Eloy@exquisitemag.com.