A Nigerian food vendor has inspired many after revealing that she was able to build her own kitchen using her one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allowance of N77,000 per month.
The vendor, who goes by @foodboxvendorsinipaja on TikTok, documented the entire process in a video, showing the construction of her kitchen from start to finish.
In the clip, she expressed gratitude and joy over the milestone, writing: “Finally!.. it’s a dream come true🥹… my mini kitchen space built from scratch☺️ 8 months of sweat, hard work, grace and some seasoning… it wasn’t an easy one but God made it happen🙏.”
Her story has since gone viral, with many Nigerians praising her determination, discipline, and ability to maximise her NYSC allowance to achieve a tangible goal. Others, however, doubted the possibility of saving so much.
Online Reactions
Ajedibu Matthew reacted: “Amen glory to God but Quick one, are you building on your landlord’s property or what, just thinking aloud cos there should be a kitchen where you’re staying or you want to use this for business.”
Authenticsonia_ said: “Even at 77k you and I know that you can’t use 924k to do this anyways congratulations.”
vivithepen noted: “I sha know say no be the same 77k weh I de collect, u use buy land,still build. Congratulations.”
Wealthy Success__Ose said: “You gladen my heart.You are a proof that the wisdom of God works in us. Thank you sis for doing this..I am inspired greatly.”
Mo! Mamita 🇳🇬 added, “Let this go viral so they can come and use you for their political propaganda and even give you more money 😂😂.”
thejtenbrand stated: “I will use this song very soon, I don’t know what it will be but I will use this sound before the end of the year. Congratulations to you 🎉.”
Watch the video below …
@foodboxvendorsinipaja Finally!..it’s a dream come true🥹…my mini kitchen space built from the scratch☺️8 months of sweat,hard work,grace and some seasoning…it wasn’t an easy one but God made it happen🙏 #fyppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp #viraltiktok #trendingvideo #foodtiktok #minikitchen
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