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Okoya’s last daughter graduates from UK varsity

From The Punch · () English

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  • Oyinlola Okoya, the youngest daughter of Nigerian billionaire Razaq Okoya, has graduated from the University of Leicester in the UK.
  • She studied Business, Management, and Marketing and was involved in university sports teams.
  • Oyinlola Okoya holds a Junior Director position at Eleganza Industries Limited and is expected to join the family business.

Oyinlola Okoya, the youngest daughter of prominent Nigerian businessman and Eleganza Group founder Chief Razaq Okoya and his wife Shade Okoya, has achieved a significant academic milestone, graduating from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.

Okoya pursued a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, commencing her studies in 2023. During her time at the university, she actively participated in both women's rugby and women's football teams, showcasing a commitment to both academics and extracurricular activities. Her academic journey followed her secondary education at Millfield School in the UK.

Already contributing to the family enterprise, Oyinlola holds the position of Junior Director at Eleganza Industries Limited, where she works full-time. Her graduation is seen as a step towards her expected greater involvement in the family business, following in the footsteps of her parents.

Oyinlola shared her graduation joy through photos on her Instagram page, celebrating with family and friends. Her academic achievement adds to the family's notable milestones, including other children graduating from UK universities.

Look what a hot body can do.

— Oyinlola OkoyaA celebratory caption accompanying graduation photos on her Instagram page.
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