The Campaign for Social Justice and Constitutional Democracy (CSJCD), has urged the Federal Government to support female business entrepreneurs such as Aisha Achimugu, in view of impact that they are making in the country.
The group’s president, Festus Ogwuche, noted that Nigeria ought to give massive support to such persons given the significant obstacles that they have overcome to become successful in Nigeria in the difficult times that the country is facing.
According to the group, although Achimugu currently faces some difficulties with the government over recent allegations, her achievements indicated that Nigeria has a bright future with her female entrepreneurs and thuse should be commended, celebrated and supported.
“The achievements of females such as Aisha Achimugu, is an indication that Nigeria has many bright stars that government should find ways of giving maximum support. Women face significant barriers in their quest towards achieving success in the business world that is male-dominated. For Aisha to have achieved such success at a relatively young age is a testimony to her doggedness and business acumen,” he said.
Aisha Achimugu, a notable Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, is facing an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretenses, money laundering, corruption, and possession of properties believed to be unlawfully acquired. The case, which has attracted significant media coverage due to her celebrity status.
Ogwuche added: “It is unfortunate that in Nigeria today, we are seeking towards bringing down our successful people under what seemed to be more or less questionable allegations. Aisha’s case has been on for sometime now and indicates that there is very little or no substance in the matters she is being charged with.”
Ogwuche stated that rather than creating the impression of stifling her business under that guise that she jumoed bail, the government should seek that she succeeds to provide assistance to the millions of Nigerians are suffering today because of the country’s economic problems.
Achimugu has investment in many of Nigeria’s critical sectors—particularly infrastructure, maritime, and industrial development. Her diverse portfolio spans construction, engineering, port management, and logistics—sectors identified by policymakers as central to diversifying Nigeria’s economy away from oil dependence.
Through her leadership at Felak Concept Group, a diversified conglomerate with over a decade of operations, she has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s infrastructural renaissance. The company’s focus encompasses industrial parks, renewable energy projects, and urban development initiatives, all designed to foster sustainable growth and economic diversification.