A female member of the Nigeria National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has showcased her entrepreneurial spirit by launching a small garri business using her ₦77,000 allowance. With her NYSC tenure nearing its conclusion, she decided to invest in a business that would secure her future.
From Allowance to Business Owner
The resourceful corps member allocated her allowance towards purchasing garri in bulk, which she repackaged into smaller quantities for resale. In a video posted on TikTok, she displayed the large amount of garri she acquired and chronicled the process of repackaging it into more marketable portions.
Branded Packaging and Sales
Following the repackaging of the garri, she affixed branded labels to the ziplock bags employed for packaging. The corps member appealed to potential customers to patronize her business, saying “Way maker pls make a way for me in the dis business. patronize me plsssss.”
Reactions from Netizens
The video garnered various reactions from netizens, with some praising her entrepreneurial skills and others seeking to learn from her experience. One user, @dinmacee_, commented, “See how them dy package garri 😂, for this life every business requires good packaging….massive sales dear.” Another user, @Oluwabusolarmi😘🦋✨, asked, “Can u please teach me how to get those packaging nylon and where u get d garri please.”
Patronage and Support
Some users expressed interest in patronizing her business, with @Mummy Kim of Lagos saying, “Check your dm lemme patronize you.” Others, like @Ebony Blacky, requested that she share her knowledge, saying “Sis Abeg teach me.”
Key Points:
NYSC Member’s Business: Corps member launches garri business with ₦77,000 allowance.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: She showcases entrepreneurial skills by repackaging garri and selling it in smaller quantities.
Branded Packaging: She uses branded labels on ziplock bags for packaging.
Patronage and Support: Netizens express interest in patronizing her business and seeking her expertise.
The corps member’s initiative demonstrates the potential for creativity and entrepreneurship among young people, even with limited resources. Her business venture may inspire others to explore similar opportunities.
Source: Africa Publicity
Nigeria, Allowance, Entrepreneur, NYSC, Garri Business,
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