With determination, perseverance and hard work anyone can make it in Lagos. I was born in Ile Ife, Osun State and I moved to Lagos in 2002. During the first 3 years, I lived in the slums with no hope as a struggling lawyer trying to make something out of himself. I had to survive on a meagre income. I lived in a face-me-I face-you apartment which was behind a canal. So anytime it rained, I would return to a flooded home. I had to wear rain boots (wellingtons) in my home most of the time because the whole neighborhood was partially submerged in water. I remember this particular day it rained, I watched the water level rise and destroy things and I couldn’t do anything about it. The only things I was able to take out were my certificates and other documents. That was a very tough time in my life but I think it made me who I am. Now I own my own law firm which I started in 2011, live in a 3 bedroom apartment in a very good neighborhood and live a very good life. I believe being an innovative and hardworking individual helped turn my life around. Also, I’ve always had this mindset of doing my best at any job and treating it like it was mine. Never give up on yourself.