Visually Impaired Female Student Sells Food to Take Care of Herself
- A student named Jennifer who was born blind is able to fend for herself through school by processing gari
- It is indicated that Jennifer was able to teach herself many skills, including gari-making, using the computer and speaking many languages
- She dreams of becoming a renowned journalist in Ghana
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Jennifer, a visually impaired young lady who appears to be in her early 20s, has disclosed she is able to take care of herself in school by working.
In a video that was shared by Daniel, a gentleman who revealed on Twitter he is a cousin to the lady, Jennifer was seen processing gari, otherwise known as cassava flakes.
The young lady indicated that processing gari entails a lot of activities to make sure it is done to perfection, but she is able to take care of it despite her disability.
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Jennifer further explained that her mother who used to do the trade with her support is currently not doing too well and she had to take over to make sure the money keeps coming.
According to Jennifer's cousin, she was born with visual impairment but was able to teach herself many arts and skills including using the computer.
He also added that the young lady aspires to be a journalist and encouraged social media users to retweet as her helper might be on their page.
Watch the video below:
In other news, Briefly.co.za reported about Nigeria's business environment is described as hostile, especially to small enterprises, due to lack of basic amenities, double taxation and over-regulation. Many have dared to swim amid the storm, but only a few have stayed afloat. One of them is Olubunmi Otufowora, the founder of Boomsky Smoothies.
It is true that some of the best businesses started from conversations, but for Boomsky Smoothies, it began with Otufowora's pregnancy hormones in 2008. As a fruit addict, Otufowora feasts on varieties on a daily, but her pregnant state heightened and changed her cravings for fruit.
The entrepreneur wanted a blend of fruits, not chunky pieces, that will stress her mouth. So, she made use of her home blender to quench her taste. The former telecoms' worker was gulping the mixed liquid without knowing what it is called.
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