A Gideon ( pseudo name ) once asked to be employed by me, years back but I refused ” you dont even know anything about my job. Do I just employ you out of pity? “

” ma, please, anything at all. Even if its 30k, monthly. Am a graduate but been searching. No job!”

” whats wrong with creating jobs, instead of waiting to be employed? If there’s no job, you create one! No government of any country in the world, no matter how developed, can employ even half of her population. Individuals like you and I, create the jobs. You are asking i employ you now, because I created a company/establishment, employing people. Create yours and also employ! Thats the only way, Nigeria can grow! “

” but, how ma? “

” tell me one thing, you are very good at. This, you didnt learn from anywhere, you just have it in you ( innate/comes natural ) “

” driving…”

” driving is a skill, not natural. You weren’t born driving. You saw people driving and you learnt it consciously or unconsciously “

” huhhhh….am a very neat and organized person “

” now, you’re talking! On a scale of 10, rate your neatness and organization “

” I would score myself, 9 ma “

” really?. OK, snap yourself from head to feet now and send me “

” ok ma “

In few mins, I received his photo message and he looked indeed his claim ” ok Gideon, our money is going to be coming from here. You are also going to be employing from here “

” how ma? ” .

” you are going to send me the video of a very messy room now and show me the reshaped, clean and organized version of the room, later “

” ok ma “

I got the merged video of the before and after look of a finished living room and all i could say was “woooow“

” so, Gideon, we are taking this out to the streets “

” how do you mean ma. I should be sweeping and cleaning people’s houses? Am a graduate! “

” really. You are ashamed to clean but not ashamed to collect 30k, monthly ” i was already disgusted

” ok ma. I am ready please “

I sent him some money to get some cleaning materials ” if you squander this money and block me, it would be your loss. Buy some brooms, packers, detergents, air fresheners, get 1 or 2 more persons who are willing to join you in this and start cleaning, house to house. Start from your street. Dont be in a hurry to get paid, just be happy to showcase your ability. if you are diligent, money would follow “

Weeks later, I woke up to his message on telegram ” thanks momma nature for your guidance and direction. I was able to get those materials and also 2 of my siblings agreed to join me before returning to school. I already asked one of my neighbors to grant me permission to clean and reshape her house. She said she couldn’t pay me but I said, no problem “

” good! You can do it. Go on and just send me videos “

” momma, see our first work. She was so happy and grateful. She was amazed her house could appear that way. Its tedious, though, I must confess “

I watched the video and indeed ” this guy is good “

” weldone Gideon good job but you can do better. Who is our client for tomorrow? “

” I am still asking permission from one man on our street ma. If he grants me, I would let you know “

I received another video by evening of next day ” this guy is good “

He continued with this, almost daily. Some showed monetary appreciation, while others, didnt…

” ma, this thing is belittling. How long would i continue with this. Would i be working for free? “

” continue until they see your work, worthy to be paid for “

” maaaaaaa, you remember that woman i cleaned her house. She recommended me to her client in Victoria Island, whose family is in Canada, so, needs steady cleaning services and houss makeover. He offered a 1million naira monthly salary. Ma, am very confused, I dont even know where to start from, never done this before, my siblings have returned to school……” he kept on and on

” you haven’t told me ‘thank you’ ” I teased

” ma, its because am overjoyed, overwhelmed. Thank you ma, for helping me discover myself “

” no big deal! Just employ 1 or 2 equally organized persons, plan your routine, state your rules/laws, draft a name for your establishment, register it with CAC and impress your first official client, so more deals, come your way. You are automatically a company owner, now and have successfully reduced the problems of Nigeria, in your own little way. As you grow and employ more hands, the fewer the unemployed youths in the country “

” woooow, just like that, is this a dream? Ma, thank you…..” he started another round of appreciation…

Mention one of the best cleaning companies in Lagos state, his is one!

Would have mentioned the name of his company but for security reasons.

This might help somebody!