Princess Asha Okojie
Princess Asha Okojie | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Education | Ebenezer Primary School | Adesuwa Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Southern New Hampshire University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Princess Asha Okojie (also known as Asha Okojie-Odigie) is a Nigerian politician and public affairs advocate. She is affiliated with the Labour Party and was a governorship aspirant in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election.[1]
Early life and background
Princess Asha Okojie is a native of Uromi in Edo State, Nigeria. She is from the Okojie family, a lineage associated with traditional authority and political participation in the region. Her father, Prince Albert Okojie, was a prominent political figure and a founding member of the Action Congress.[2]
Education
Okojie began her educational journey at Ebenezer Primary School and later attended Adesuwa Grammar School, both in Benin City, Edo State.
She continued her education in the United States, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern New Hampshire University.[3]
Career
Okojie has built a career across media, consulting, and public engagement. Her work has included involvement in foreign direct investment initiatives and diaspora relations. She has also contributed to civil society efforts focused on governance, economic development, and institutional collaboration.[4]
In politics, she is affiliated with the Labour Party and emerged as a governorship aspirant in the Edo State 2024 election.[5][1] Her campaign emphasized inclusive governance, transparency, and grassroots participation.[1]
She later withdrew from the race and endorsed another candidate.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 "UN Amb. Okojie-Odigie advocates inclusivity within LP". The Nigerian Observer. Archived from the original on 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ "Becoming Asha: 2024 A New Voice, A New Direction, A New Thinking By Hope Adeniyi". AfriQtalk Diaspora. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2023-11-16). "Amb Princess Asha aka Ine Edo: A Gem of A Woman". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2023-11-16). "Civil Society is pivotal to economic development says Asha Okojie". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ "UN Amb. Okojie-Odigie advocates inclusivity within LP". The Nigerian Observer. 12 March 2024.
- ↑ Onoiribholo, Francis (2024-09-09). "Edo 2024: Asue Ighodalo Stands For Brighter Future, Says Former LP Aspirant". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-04-12.