Uyi Esq.

Leading Startup Attorney||
Named “the legal architect of Innovation in Nigeria by @GuardianNigeria || Lead Partner @EandCLegal

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

Co-founder Conflict 101

I have advised over 300 startups and seen too many promising businesses crumble due to disagreements between co-founders.

Here are 4 common mistakes early-stage founders should steer clear of, to prevent co-founder conflict from killing their idea 🧵

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

My dear Gen Z,

You must learn to deal with difficult people without burning bridges.
Some doors to your next level are guarded by people who won’t be nice. Master the lesson, not the offense.

SELAH!

#Uyilaw

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

Loyalty isn’t about sticking around when it costs nothing. It’s about staying when you could walk away.
SELAH!

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

Excellence honours God.
Mediocrity dishonours God.
Stop spiritualising what requires competence.
Prayer is not a substitute for skill, structure, or responsibility.
Selah!

#Uyilaw

[Africa Tech Series @afritechseries]

African founders often obsess over product development, market launches, and fundraising, but many fast-growing companies collapse not because the technology didn't work, but because the organization behind it couldn't scale. This session explores the "non-technical" side of high-growth startups and unpack the subtle but critical factors that make one startup succeed while another fails, even with similar market conditions. Panellists will share practical, experience- driven strategies for navigating growth, achieving alignment, and shaping organizations capable of scaling sustainably, even in volatile markets.

At the innovation stage panel at the Lagos Tech Fest, we will be joined by leading players across Africa’s tech who will share their insights on 'Tech is Only Half the Story: People & Strategy as the Real Drivers of Growth'. Speakers joining the session will include;

�� Kazeem Tewogbade — CEO, @BluechipTechNG
📍 Napa Onwusah — Managing Partner, @Placidcode
📍 Abasi Ene-Obong — CEO, https://t.co/NHaFGAgo6K
📍 Chidiebere Ihejirika — Head IT Operations, @oxygenxafrica
📍 Promise Alade — Head of Product, @tryrabafast
📍 Omoruyi Edogiawerie — Founder, @eandclegal
📍 Oswald Osaretin Guobadia — Managing Partner, @Digitaevo
📍 Alero Boyo — Founder, Alexboyo World

Book your tickets now at 25% off via https://t.co/b0Ixp2gvuL

[Africa Tech Series @afritechseries]

Exciting news ✨

Meet Omoruyi Edoigiawerie, Founder at EandC Legal, who will be joining the stage as a Speaker at Lagos Tech Fest 2026.

Omoruyi Uyilaw Edoigiawerie is a leading Startup Attorney, Notary Public of Nigeria, and one of Africa’s most influential legal voices in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with 17 years and counting of commercial legal practice. His work sits at the intersection of law, startups, policy, and emerging technologies.

He is the Founder and Lead Partner of EandC Legal a full-service commercial law firm widely recognized for its deep, hands-on support of startups, scaleups, investors, and ecosystem enablers. Through his practice, Omoruyi has been instrumental in structuring high-impact startups, facilitating strategic partnerships, and enabling cross-border expansion across Africa and globally.

Widely regarded for his deep understanding of the startup ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa, Omoruyi has become a trusted advisor to founders navigating growth, investment, and complex regulatory environments. The media describe him as “the King of Startups,” noting that “his deep understanding of, and support for, the startup ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa has made him renowned and the go-to lawyer for startup-related legal issues.

His expertise spans Startup and Technology Law, Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Advisory, and Commercial Contracting. He is particularly respected for designing sustainable governance and compliance frameworks that give founders clarity and confidence as they scale. His practice includes negotiating and drafting complex technology and commercial agreements for both local and international clients, including blue-chip companies.

Join Omoruyi and other leading voices at Nigeria’s premier tech gathering, convening innovators, founders, investors, and industry leaders committed to shaping the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Book your final passes via https://t.co/b0Ixp2gvuL

[Big Baby🌚❤️ @AdesolaBlessin9]

The way @UyiDLaw spoke about rhythm touched everyone yesterday. He said rhythm helps you move from chaos into intention. That line is still sitting with me. Thank you for this @Tedx_admiralty #TEDxAdmiraltyWay

[JayNaija @JayNaija]

Sons. Fathers. Community.

@UyiDLaw brings a powerful message to @TEDx_Admiralty on “What We Must Teach Our Boys.”

Get your ticket here https://t.co/HIRYu1Fh5F
#TEDxAdmiraltyWay

[Ijoba 𓃵 💵💰 @baddest_cash]

What is the one lesson we owe the next generation? @UyiDLaw confronts the essential teachings for our boys on legacy, values, and community at @TEDx_Admiralty.

Be part of it: https://t.co/wfdX8spnLu #TEDxAdmiraltyWay

[UTD EXTRO @AgbaExtro]

..@UyiDLaw brings a powerful message to TEDxAdmiralty on “What We Must Teach Our Boys.” Get your ticket here
#TEDxAdmiraltyWay

[Woman Leader @Presheniayekan]

When I gave out my 40th laptop, I was super emotional because I got my first laptop at 25. Even though I studied computer science in the university, I was always borrowing and waiting in line to use someone else's. I became a computer science graduate without owning a laptop.

[Woman Leader @Presheniayekan]

Not just to work but also to keep learning. If you believe in the BOYCHILD, kindly donate to this cause. You can check us out on all social media platforms. The name is Boycode Africa. https://t.co/2hziv4nIGP

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

Why do co-founders quarrel?

No:
- Co-founders' agreement
- Shareholder agreement
- Profit sharing arrangement

Friends, lovers, husband & wife, can be co-founders. So long as they're ready to have difficult conversations & document, or one person is ready to be a fool.

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

You don't need an IMTO or PSSP license to disrupt the fintech industry.

Go find:

- Strategic partnerships
- Existing tech solutions
- Collaborative opportunities

Your users care about speed, efficacy & innovation, not licenses.

Start smart, grow fast.

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

I don’t move unless the Holy Spirit says so. When HE gives the go-ahead, I don’t ask questions, I just move!
I will NOT walk in error.

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

Discover the 5 hidden mistakes that sabotage business partnerships and push startups toward failure (even if you’re confident your partnership is built to last)

Join here: https://t.co/iysmxfCuMA

[Uyi Esq. @UyiDLaw]

“Co-founders must be 100% focused on one business”

This advice is killing startups.

The issue isn't side hustles—it's the pressure to hide them. Force a choice, and you'll get lies over transparency.

Why ban side hustles when you can build frameworks to manage them openly?