Jobless Graduate Turns Akara Business into 12-Staff Firm

During the launch of a national community food bank in Kogi State, Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, recounted the story of a jobless graduate who turned to selling akara after struggling to secure employment in Abuja. This graduate's initiative has now expanded to employ 12 workers.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of supporting small-scale businesses, citing examples of individuals selling various food items like pepper, vegetables, okra, melon, and kuli kuli as viable means of earning a living. She discreetly provided additional support to help the graduate expand their business.

Furthermore, she urged popular Nigerian musicians, including Akon, Burna Boy, and Davido, to establish charitable foundations to complement government efforts in reducing poverty. Tinubu encouraged Nigerian women to embrace small businesses, highlighting the potential for economic empowerment through initiatives like selling akara and roasted corn.