Women contribute to marginalization of other women due to societal conditioning, structural inequality —Moronke Gbemiga-Ogundipe

Moronke Gbemiga-Ogundipe, the Chief Executive Officer of Sapphire Couture, a fashion establishment, is a designer and consultant that has aligned all levels of fashion chains to create a wholesome industry in almost two decades of existence. She speaks with YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE on the economic value of the fashion industry to the nation, women and leadership, women and economic empowerment as well as need for streams of income among other issues.

How does fashion help the average person in Nigeria?

Fashion provides opportunities for many Nigerians to start small businesses, such as tailoring, fashion retail, or production of accessories. Many average Nigerians earn a livelihood in the fashion industry, whether through small-scale tailoring or sales of clothing in markets. Fashion allows the average person to explore entrepreneurship by setting up small tailoring shops, fabric stores, or sales of fashion products. This not only creates jobs but also empowers individuals…