Nigeria, March 15 -- Zainab Aliyu is the CEO & Creative Director of AABOUX, a stylish, luxurious leather brand founded in 2017. Mrs Aliyu is also a Finance Professional and a UK-qualified Fellow of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) with over 15 years of experience, mainly in the oil and gas sector, across five continents.

In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mrs Aliyu discusses her journey from finance to fashion, the challenges of being a woman in leadership, and her insights on empowering the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

PT: Can you tell us about your professional journey and how you became a CEO?

Mrs Aliyu: My professional journey has been one of evolution, driven by curiosity, passion, and a...