Religion Christian Role Entrepreneur Residence Abuja, Nigeria | Name Theresa Udie Education University of Calabar | |
Born May 9, 1979 (age 44) ( 1979-05-09 ) Ogoja, Cross River State Occupation MD/CEO Purple Roses and Doves Nigeria Ltd and Senior Marketing Manager, Ivory Properties Ltd Website | ||
Early Life and Education
Theresa Ushibema Udie (born 9 May 1979) is a Nigerian Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, TV Host, and MD/CEO Purple Roses and Doves Nigeria Ltd. She is the fifth child from a family of seven and was born in Ogoja Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria.
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She acquired her Primary and Secondary School education from the Presbyterian Primary School Four Corners, Ikom and Holy child Secondary School Marian Hill respectively, all in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
She studied Economics at the University of Calabar, Cross River State. She is also a graduate of the Agape International School of Ministry. Presently, she is doing her MBA at the University of Nicosia, United Kingdom and Post graduate diploma at the Institute of Journalism, Abuja, Nigeria.
Career
Theresa is an accomplished Business Woman who majors in general contracts and interior decoration. She is the MD/CEO, Purple Roses and Doves Nigeria Ltd and Senior Marketing Manager, Ivory Properties Ltd. Recently, she became the TV Host/Presenter of “Icons of The Boardroom,” a TV Talk Show that engages men and women of a rich professional and social pedigree in an hour-long discourse on their journey to success.
Philanthropy
Theresa is the Founder/CEO of Wipe A Tear Today Initiative (WATTI) a non-profit organization that put smiles on the faces of indigent widows and single mothers who have seemingly lost hope in life, and empowering them to become all they wish to be in life.
Additionally, the widows are given the opportunity to earn a decent livelihood by exposing them to skill acquisition ventures and small scale businesses that meaningfully engage and benefit them.
In reposing a firm belief in Hope, her favorite Bible verse is Genesis 13:15.
Awards and Recognition
Theresa is a “Paul Harris fellow" Rotary International.
Personal life
Theresa is a mother of three children (a girl and two boys).