House Resolution 1570
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Ali of the 106th, Howard of the 129th, Park of the
107th, Okoye of the 102nd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Juliet Obi; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Juliet Obi is a seasoned entrepreneur, fashion innovator, and social leader who
has dedicated her professional life to developing the next generation of leaders through
education, entrepreneurship, and service; and
WHEREAS, she currently serves as the chief executive officer and founder of House of
Ebony Fashion Limited, through which she has advanced women's and youth economic
empowerment by providing skills training, entrepreneurship development, and financial
literacy within the sustainable fashion sector; and
WHEREAS, as a committed advocate for sustainable fashion, she promotes eco-friendly
practices, waste reduction, and the growth of women-led enterprises within the African
fashion industry and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Juliet Obi further serves as the founder of Kidpreneur Africa, the first
Kidpreneur Academy in Nigeria and Africa, established to address low levels of financial
literacy among young people; and
WHEREAS, through Kidpreneur Africa's Financial, Digital Literacy and Inclusion Program,
children ages 6 to 18 are equipped with financial, digital, and entrepreneurial skills aimed at
breaking cycles of poverty and fostering economic growth; and
WHEREAS, these initiatives have supported more than 200,000 children across 200 schools
in Nigeria as well as 20 schools in Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and
Cameroon; and
WHEREAS, she has additionally expanded the impact of youth entrepreneurship across the
continent and internationally as the convener of Africa's first Kidpreneur Summit and
multiple Kidpreneur Conferences hosted in Nigeria, Kenya, Botswana, the United Kingdom,
Maryland, and Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be
appropriately honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Juliet Obi for her significant contributions
to sustainable fashion, youth entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment as well as
extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Juliet
Obi.