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doing, I would have made millions through manipulation. I have had I kept calm. We became intimate
several opportunities to do so. But I am not looking for quick money, I friends. We talked alot, we played
am trusting God for lasting wealth. alot. But after a lot of back and
Over time we have earned our customers’ trust, enjoyed repeated forth on the matter, on November
customers and 50% of our new clients are referrals from current 15th 2018, she replied, yes.
customers. The scriptures say, if you see a man that is diligent in his January 3rd 2019, I brought her
business he will stand with kings and not with ordinary people. Jesus said to meet my parents as the lady I
let your yes be yes and no be no. These two spiritual principles Integrity want to marry. They prayed for us.
and Diligence are part of our core values at Cititech Communication. Later that day, I followed her to go
see her dad and told him of my
What is it like for young people in business in Nigeria and even Africa intention to marry his daughter.
(if you have had interactions with them)? He gave his consent and prayed
I don’t really know of Africa in general but I have a few friends in Nigeria for us. Friday 4th January 2019,
who are into business. Financial challenges have been the major I proposed to her, and she said
problem faced by young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Lack of capital. “Yes.”
Despite the creative ideas, many do not have the capital to start or to
continue. Loans for business in Nigeria have high interest rates and lots Thats so beautiful. Any last words
of procedures and documentation. to young Africans in business out
Despite the financial challenges we are still surviving in the bad there?
economy of the country. But there are few opportunities. Nigeria is My last words for young Africans
widely populated. If entrepreneurs can position themselves properly in business are: many times you
we will get large customers. Secondly Nigeria is a consuming country, will feel the severe urge of quitting
we like to buy things alot. You are certain of making sales if only you and giving up. Dont ever give up
can connect to the right customers. on your dream, don’t give up on
your destiny.
You recently got engaged, congratulations. Tell us about it please. Keep moving, keep trusting God
Thanks. I didn’t know that I would get engaged last year. As at August and very soon you will get to your
2018 I didn’t even have a girlfriend! desired destination.
It was just God. Around 3 years ago she was doing her IT at Guaranty God bless you Yemi, and thanks a
Trust Bank of Nigeria, Ikotun Branch. That was where I saw her first. lot.
I just got attracted to her but didn’t have the opportunity to meet her. You are most welcome.
I didn’t see her again till around September 2017. Sometime in April
2018, I met her again at a love feast and told her of my intention to
marry her, but she gave me a capital NO.

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