Nigerian lady, Gladys Adija Markus, has turned to social media to narrate her road to earning her first million naira in June 2024 by selling tomatoes.
The young lady resorted to Facebook to express her thankfulness to God and reflect on her experience.
She described how she faced derision and suspicion from numerous sources when she first entered the tomato business.
Gladys recalled how her own parents questioned her decision to pursue traditional work by compiling a CV, which was initially regarded as an uncommon option for a university graduate.
Despite the discouragement and cultural shame associated with her business, Gladys said that her determination to ignore critics has finally paid off.
In her words;
“…The same business people tried to shame me when I started as a youth corper in 2020.
“The same business that made allot of people to look down on me.
“The same business my parents felt was way beneath their daughter when I started. I cannot count the number of times they have tried to make me write a CV.
“The same business I was told was not meant for graduates. Ndi, how can you spend five years in the university only to end up selling tomato in the market.”
The lady went on to say that her tomato company had now rendered her an employer of labour.
“Today, I am glad to say that I will choose this business over any white collar job.
“Today I am glad I did not listen to anyone who tried to belittle or discourage me.
“Today this same business has grown to employ staff who are paid very well,” she added.
Netizens Reactions…
Nidi Clifford said: “Congratulations! And Tank you for not despising the days of little beginning and staying through to your dreams and vision against all odds!!”
Lajen Organizations Zambia said: “Çongratulations sister for the good job continue working so hard you are a good example to all the women in Africa may the Good LORD continue to bless the works of your ✋ stay blessed and safe.”
Kingatoz said: “Hard work pays in all reminification, keep on being on right tracks.”
Adedoyin Oluwakemi said: “Congratulations to you God will continue to shame anyone who take advantage of people position to treat them bad ,They have forgotten their is dignity in Labour.”
Chiemerie Winifred Austin said: “You encouraged me the most. I had started my little business regardless of what people say to me.”
Akende Daniel said: “The renewed hope has renewed your account where as it’s crippling other’s accounts. “Congratulations. “Indeed another person’s food is another’s poison.”
Christine Vidal-Wachuku said: “May God open the eyes of many to understand that education and jobs are not the only paths to financial independence Let me stop here first.”
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