Eloho Oyegwa

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Eloho Oyegwa
Born (1983-09-17) September 17, 1983 (age 41)
NationalityNigerian
Occupation Digital marketing
Years active2013–present Entrepreneur
Website webcorenigeria.com

Eloho Oyegwa [1] (born 17 September 1983) is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur and the founder of Webcore Nigeria, [2] a digital marketing company established in 2016. [3] With a background in computer science, Oyegwa has built a career in the digital marketing and technology sector, focusing on helping businesses optimize their online presence and brand visibility. [4]

Early life and education

Oyegwa was born in Lagos, Nigeria, as the fifth of six children.He is of Isoko descent from Delta State, Nigeria. [5] He completed both his primary and secondary education in Lagos. He later attended Lagos City Polytechnic, where he studied computer science. [6] His education in computer science played a pivotal role in shaping his career [7] trajectory within the digital space. Oyegwa's early interest in technology [8] encouraged him to use digital tools to address business challenges and improve service delivery in digital economy. [9]

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