Quote of the day: ‘I don’t believe in the phrase ‘be pretty, sit down and enjoy’ – Shade Okoya.

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“These days, young people think that to get married to a wealthy man is to eat, spend money and be laid back. I don’t believe in the phrase ‘be pretty, sit down and enjoy.’ My husband made it very clear to me that he was not going to get married to a lazy person. So, I got my priorities right from the day one.”

Shade Okoya is the Managing Director of Eleganza Fashion Products Limited, Eleganza Cruise & Travels Limited. The Eleganza Industrial City Limited is regarded as one of Africa’s foremost manufacturers of products ranging from chairs, tables, coolers, luggage, to soaps.

Shade Okoya also serves as a member of the Board of Eleganza Group and RAO Investment Property Company Limited.

Read full story here: Guardian.ng

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