According to CEO Sujimoto
Construction, Sijibomi Ogundele,
“Olajumoke’s grass to grace story is
my story. It is the story of my mother who also came to Lagos from Ijebu in
search of a better life. Young people should learn from Olajumoke’s experience
that hard work is the bedrock of all success and success only happens when preparation
meets opportunity. There are no sustainable shortcuts. Without hard work, luck
won’t last.”
Lagos is a land of opportunity with
a population of over 21 million people. About 72% of these people are
non-indigenes who have left their native land to Lagos, in search of greener
pastures because of the opportunities in Lagos. 60% of the Nigerian populations
are between the ages of 25 – 40 years old, with about 60% of them unemployed,
while another 80% are unable to afford a day meal. The question is how many
more Olajumokes are out there, who will leave their comfort zone and find
opportunities without trying to blame the economy for their fate? Hard work and
tenacity will always win “it” for you. Opportunities are all around us every
day but very few like Jumoke see them.
PHOTO CREDIT: LINDA IKEJI'S BLOG
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