From NYSC to Millionaire: Gladys Adija's Tomato Business Triumph
Gladys Adija, a Nigerian woman who kick-started her food brand business during her Mandatory one-year service as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has recently celebrated a significant milestone. Gladys proudly announced that she had earned her first million naira through her tomato business. Gladys emphasized the satisfaction she felt in defying societal expectations and succeeding in a venture that not only brought financial success but also provided job opportunities for others.
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Gladys Adija, a Nigerian woman who kick-started her food brand business during her Mandatory one-year service as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has recently celebrated a significant milestone. Gladys proudly announced that she had earned her first million naira through her tomato business.
Reflecting on her journey, Gladys mentioned how she began her entrepreneurial endeavor by hawking tomatoes during her service year in 2020. Despite facing criticism and skepticism from individuals who doubted the potential of her business, Gladys persevered and stayed focused on her goals.
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Sharing her success on social media, Gladys took to Facebook to express her joy, writing, “June 2024, I made my first million naira in the tomato business.” She went on to highlight the challenges she had faced, recounting how people had mocked her for choosing to pursue a career in a field that was often looked down upon.
Recounting her experience, Gladys recounted, “The same business people tried to shame me when I started as a youth corper in 2020. The same business that made a lot of people look down on me. The same business my parents felt was beneath their daughter.” Despite the discouragement she faced, Gladys remained resolute and dedicated to building her business.
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She added, “Today, this same business has grown to employ staff who are paid very well.” Gladys emphasized the satisfaction she felt in defying societal expectations and succeeding in a venture that not only brought financial success but also provided job opportunities for others.
