A legal Practitioner and Principal Partner at Stark Legal, Mojisola Olugbemi, has posited that women have what it takes to succeed in whatever career they desire and have the capacity for.
She made this assertion recently during a media briefing as the world celebrates International Women’s Day.
Olugbemi, sharing her contributions to the legal and energy sectors in Nigeria, said if women are given the enabling environment both locally and internationally, they stand the chance to be successful and exceptional.
Making reference to her start-up as a woman, Olugbemi stated that although her background is in the legal profession, her experience while working with a reputable law firm, a few years ago gave her the needed exposure to create value both in the legal sector and the Energy Ecosystem.
”After my brief stint with one of the leading law firms in Nigeria, Kenna Partners, under the tutelage of Prof. Fabian Ajogwu SAN, FCIArb I had my first taste of energy advisory, and I excelled at it.
”Then, in 2014, I founded Stark Legal. Among other things, Advisory services were one of our offerings. So, it was just a natural progression for me.”
In 2016, she was appointed to the Legal Drafting Team of the proposed Petroleum Industry Reform Bill, under the leadership of Chief Sena Anthony. The team successfully drafted the Bill which was submitted to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources for onward submission to the National Assembly.
”At Stark Legal, along with my dynamic and resourceful team, I provide legal advice and representation services to industry regulators and players within the energy sector and have well over a decade’s wealth of experience in the sector, she noted.”
Giving insight on some critical factors that contributed to her success as a woman she had this to say: “I firmly believe that anyone can achieve whatever they set their mind to. My philosophy is to focus on the possibilities and always aim for excellence. I choose to believe that I can do anything. This along with my faith has helped me attain several monumental achievements.
“I was also privileged to have mentors, advisers, friends, and family members that believed in encouraged and supported me. It’s important to surround yourself with a community that not only inspires you to do more but also aids you in that process,” she noted.
Concluding, the entrepreneur and legal practitioner encouraged women not to give up on their dreams.
“Refuse to give up. Believe in yourself and choose to bet on yourself to succeed. Doggedly pursue excellence. You will find that when you put in the work, opportunities will start to line up for you.
“The important thing is to make sure that you are ready for them. Hone your skills, work on your personal and professional brand, build your network, doggedly pursue excellence and let your work speak for you, it is only a matter of time.
”Excellence always speaks for itself. As I tell my team at Stark Legal ‘pursue excellence and success will follow,” she said.