A Nigerian lady, @smile_wholesalefoods, has taken to social media to share her success story in the rice business. She proudly showcased her store stocked with bags of rice, cartons of noodles, and other food items, revealing that her mother also sold rice at wholesale prices.
The lady’s post was in response to a comment that questioned the profitability of the rice business. She narrated how her mother used the same business to train four children and build a house in Lagos.
“My mother trained 4 kids and built a house in Lagos from this business. I Esther Smile will do greater and better,” she wrote.
Her post sparked a flurry of reactions, with many praising her entrepreneurial spirit and crediting her mother’s influence.
see some reactions below
@Natasha shared a personal experience, saying, “Early January I had 2m and wanted to do this business but people discouraged me, saying herdsmen would kidnap me on the road.”
@Abayah and Fabrics Osogbo commented, “My mother-in-law has been selling rice since my husband was little, and she’s still doing it. She’s a warrior!”
@Jewelry In Akobo, Ibadan added, “This business helped my big mom build a house, buy lands, and expand her business over the years.”
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