By Aderogba George
Ngozi Enite-Okoro, founder of Tu2minis Global Services Ltd., encourages female entrepreneurs to prioritize product quality, regulatory compliance, and access to reliable information to promote growth and support national development.
Enite-Okoro made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
She explained that quality and compliance are not optional, but essential pillars for building sustainable and globally competitive businesses as women redefine the role of entrepreneurship in Africa.
“At the heart of this shift is a growing understanding of the importance of regulatory frameworks and how they create growth opportunities, credibility, and international reach,” she said.
Enite-Okoro explained that a new awareness of regulatory issues emerged among participants in Tu2minis Global’s first and second workshops for women entrepreneurs.
She said the results were remarkable: more than 60 success stories, including brands, CAC-registered companies, and NAFDAC-certified products.
“These achievements reflect a growing compliance culture and mark a critical step toward building reliable, scalable, and export-ready women-led businesses,” she said.
She added that these milestones are a testament to what informed women can achieve when they align their ambitions with regulatory frameworks that ensure visibility, sustainability, and access to larger markets.
For women entrepreneurs, compliance means more than just meeting requirements. It builds consumer confidence, enables market expansion, increases financial leverage, protects intellectual property, and enhances credibility,” she said.
Enite-Okoro explained that business opportunities such as the African Continental Free Trade Area and the evolving UK Nigeria policy have opened up new markets for well-positioned companies.
“I have witnessed firsthand how access to the right information, advice, and tools can transform women into nation-builders,” she said.
She described regulatory compliance as a springboard for female entrepreneurs to expand their businesses in the African and UK markets and export Nigerian products with pride and global recognition.
“Diversifying income sources, reducing dependence on local demand, and meeting international standards are achievable goals for women if they adopt the right approach,” she added.
Enite-Okoro explained that in today’s dynamic business environment, knowledge not only means power, but also influence and profit.
“Staying informed about policies, market trends, and regulatory innovations is an indispensable advantage.” “Female entrepreneurs must make strategic decisions based on knowledge, not assumptions,” she said.
She encouraged women to collaborate with other female entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts to share their knowledge and strengthen their influence in the business world.
“With knowledge as their compass and compliance as their driving force, Nigerian women are poised to usher in a new era of resilient, respected, and globally recognized businesses,” she said.
“The whole world is watching. It’s time for Nigerian women to take the initiative—not just to lead businesses, but also to lead industries and make significant contributions to nation-building,” Enite-Okoro emphasized.
