“I became a Vulcaniser 18 years ago. I attended nursery and primary school in Ibadan but when my parents told me they could no longer afford to pay for my schooling, I decided to become an artisan. I started out helping an uncle with his cattle rearing business and in a matter of weeks I became very good at it. Over time I got bored with the job and I felt unaccomplished as an individual so I moved down to Lagos to learn vulcanizing which has been very fulfilling. Over the last 18 years I’ve a lot about tyres and if there were to be an exam on tyres I’m certain I would get 100%. I don’t make a lot of money but I’m content with what I have. Both my kids are currently in the University and that alone makes me very happy and accomplished