A corps member has excitedly shared her entrepreneurial journey on social media, revealing that she has ventured into the popular thrift business, commonly known as Okrika, using the N77k allowance she received for her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. In a recent post, the young woman announced the launch of her new business, encouraging Nigerians to support her okirika business, which specializes in second-hand clothes.
The ambitious corps member, who has recently joined the NYSC program, took to her TikTok page to showcase the journey she undertook to kickstart her business. She shared a video detailing the steps she took to source, buy, and wash the clothes that she intends to sell to her customers. She also expressed her determination to succeed, stating that she had decided to stop procrastinating and take the first step in her entrepreneurial journey with the N77k she received from her NYSC allowance.
In her TikTok post, she captioned the video with the words: “POV: You decided to stop procrastinating and decided to start small with your N77k allawee. Way Maker, pls make a way for me. I have decided to start. Pls support my brand, we are launching tomorrow.” Her message resonated with many of her followers, who applauded her initiative and wished her success in her new venture. She included hashtags such as #smallbusiness, #smallbusinessowner, #kiddiesthrift, #kiddiesthriftwearsinabeokuta, #onlinestore, and #nyscallawee to further promote her business. Her hopeful and motivated tone was evident in the post, reflecting her passion for the business she has started.
@prominent.kiddiesthriftWay Maker, pls make a way for me 🤲🤲I have decided to start… pls support my brand, we are launching tomorrow…#smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #kiddiesthrift #kiddiesthriftwearsinabeokuta #onlinestore #nyscallawee #olulana
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The corps member’s initiative has been met with support from many of her followers, especially those who see her business as an inspiring example of how one can leverage available resources to start something impactful, even with limited capital. Starting a business with her NYSC allowance is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit, as she uses the funds to pursue her dreams rather than waiting for a more substantial amount to start. She has also used her social media platforms to create awareness for her business, giving it visibility and exposure that could potentially lead to future growth. Her determination to succeed and her proactive approach to entrepreneurship set a powerful example for other young people, especially those in similar circumstances, who may be hesitant to take the first step in pursuing their own business goals.