Exclusive Interview with Barrister Ogunjimi COO CitiBoy Apparel.



COULD YOU TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?


    My name is Ogunjimi Oluwatobiloba. I was born in Ibadan, Oyo State. I am a Graduate of Law from the University of Ibadan. I attended the Nigerian Law School Bwari Abuja and  I was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2017.
I am also an Entrepreneur and the current Chief Operations Officer (COO)  of CITIBOY Apparel.


WHATS THE STORY BEHIND YOUR MOTIVE TO VENTURE INTO FASHION BUSINESS?

  I founded CitiBoy Apparel in 2016. One important part of the Legal profession is proper dressing, and the need to dress awesome at an affordable price motivated me to learn about the Fashion business. CitiBoy Apparel was founded to provide bespoke clothing at affordable prices. Looking good doesn't have to be a Luxury

COULD YOU DESCRIBE A TYPICAL WORK DAY FOR YOU?

  On my typical day I wake up around 5am. I say my morning prayers, I look up my todo list, emails and business social media. This enable me to know what goals I need to achieve in a day aside my office work. Then I proceed to my office to attend to my pending work and assignments


DO YOU FACE CHALLENGES IN GETTING TO PROMOTE SALES AND BRAND?

  The biggest challenge of any start up is promoting sales and brand. We have however been able to overcome this challenge by providing quality services. Our clients always want more and also recommend our services.
Also the use of social media as a great business tool cannot be over emphasized. Entrepreneurs should take this advantage in expanding their business.


WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

 I am currently working on some projects as part of our Corporate Social responsibility in Ibadan my home town.  The project will be about Education and Rehabilitation. This will include Educating the Youths on the Importance of Education as well as donations and prizes for outstanding students in selected schools.
In terms of Citiboy Apparel we are bringing new offers and expanding our collections soon. So there is a lot for our beloved customers to look forward to


WOULD YOU AGREE LAW PROFESSION IS HYPED, HENCE, THE BIRTH OF CITY BOY APPAREL?

 No I don't think so. I am of the opinion that alot should be done to improve the general welfare of Lawyers most Especially young Lawyers But I am proud I belong to the Noblest profession in the world. I appreciate the privilege and I will always raise the bar of the legal profession.
CitiBoy Apparel is a dream born out of my love for Fashion. I love to look good and Citiboy Apparel is my way of making people look good at an affordable price


WHAT EXTRAL-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DO YOU ENGAGE YOURSELF IN AT YOUR FREE TIME?


 I love football. I like to play when I can, even though I am not a very good player (lol) I still try. I also love to watch football I am a devoted fan of  the Famous Manchester United, the most successful club in English Football.


AS A LAWYER AND STYLIST WHAT ARE ESSENTIALS IN A MANS WARDROBE?

  An essential in the wardrobe of a Lawyer is Suits, Shirts and Shoes and a Wristwatch to compliment. As a Stylist I have to include African Native wears for Owanbe


WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR EXPANSION WITHIN 3 TO 5 YEARS?

 Development is key to any start up that intend to stay afloat. Entrepreneurs must understand that slow is progress. Since our birth 2 years ago we have been able to expand into different institution in not less than Four States in the SouthWest part of Nigeria and I have delivered to a few clients outside the country. We are also looking to expand to other parts of the country in the nearest future. Our vision in the next five years is to be a Major Clothing line in Nigeria. My dream will be achieved if every household in Nigeria have our brand in their Wardrobe.


IS THERE A CHANCE FOR YOUTH TO ACHIEVE EMPOWERMENT GOALS IN THE PRESENT ECONOMIC ATMOSPHERE?

 In all sincerity the economic reality in Nigeria is unfavourable to SME's. Epileptic power supply, Bad Roads, Expensive Internet Services and Expensive raw materials are some of the many problems we face daily.  I laud some of the steps of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)  to make Business Registration in Nigeria easier. I will however tell every Entrepreneur and SME out there to just keep going, perseverance breeds success.


WHATS YOUR ADVICE TO YOUTHS MANY WHO ARE STILL UNEMPLOYED?

 My Advice to unemployed Youths out there is that they employ themselves. This may sound awkward but the truth is our youths are too vibrant and intelligent to stay idle while waiting for a white collar Job They should learn a handwork, an extra skill or a trade.
They should lay the building blocks now and forget the get rich quick syndrome out there.
I want to thank you for this opportunity and privilege

HOW CAN CUSTOMERS REACH YOU?

+234 812 167 9437 work phone
 @citiboy_apparel on Instagram mvlionscare@gmail.com email