
I’m a single mother of three. Their father left us when my first child was not more than 5 years old so I’ve pretty much had to take care of them myself. The first business I ventured into was buying and selling of men’s wear. I would go from office to office advertising my wares. I had to stop however when I had my kids, so I could take proper care of them. I then proceeded to selling gift items, pots and stoves. Back then my shop was always full. Lagos is known for having parties every weekend so people would come into my store to buy gifts to take along with them. But due to the recession it seemed more and more people stopped buying wedding presents, which resulted in me doing my current drinks selling business. I now open sAhop everyday hoping someone would patronize me. But I thank God, things are moving.
The happiest day of my life was last year November when my first born got married. I shed tears of joys on that day as I’ve had to take care of these kids all by myself so it felt extremely rewarding watching her get married. Even her father and some of his relatives showed up on her wedding day.
My goals for the next 5-10 years is to build my own house and buy a car. I’ve suffered a lot in the past so I believe I deserve every good thing that comes my way.
