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Tejuosho was born into an Egba royal family, her grandfather was Oba
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and carpet manufacturing venture, she decided to build her own factory. She got a loan from the
Nigerian Industrial Development Bank and established, Teju Industries, a firm specialized in foam manufacturing. Over the years, she ventured out to other businesses. She is remembered as a pioneering
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Kabiyesi Alaiyeluwa Oba Dr. Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso. Abuja, Nigeria. P. 74-76
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