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ENTREPRENEURS FORUM ~Exclusive Interview With AIYENIGBA TOBI, CEO TOUBIES CREATIONS.



 My name is Aiyenigba Tobi. I'm a Nigerian from kogi state.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I'm a graduate of kogi state university, class of 2014. Studied animal production.

WHAT DO YOU DO?
I'm currently a shoemaker, but I'm also into the sales of arts and other fashion-related accessories.


WHAT INSPIRED YOU INTO YOUR CURRENT BUSINESS.
I started a business because I didn't want to be idle. Also I didn't want to be counted among the unemployed majority we have in the country.

DOES IT IN ANY WAY RELATE TO YOUR EDUCATION?
What I'm doing at the moment is not in any way related to what I studied in school but then school also helped in shaping my decisions.

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES YOU ARE FACING?
The major challenges I have are other competitors who seek to outdo me. I don't really see them as a challenge though. I  see them as an avenue to be up and running.

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST SETBACK YOU EVER EXPERIENCED
Major setback had to be the time a set of goods I made never got to the person who paid for it. It was stolen in the delivery process. It was terrible because they paid a lot for them.

HOW DID YOU RECOVER FROM IT
I just encouraged myself and moved on. I saw it as those ups and downs in business.


WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR?
I can't say I have any great achievements at the moment but the fact that I have my items all over the world being used by people who love them, gives me a certain kind of satisfaction.

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL IN BUSINESS
I like Aliko Dangote. He's a serial entrepreneur like I want to be.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP GOALS
My top goal is to keep growing until every family in the world has at least one of our Creations.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY?
Giving back to the society is good. I also find ways to give back. Either through giveaways or free tutorials on our crafts.


ADVICE TO OTHER ENTREPRENEURS
To upcoming entrepreneurs, don't be discouraged, the starting is always the hardest. But if you don't give up, you'll smile at last.

HOW DO WE CONTACT YOU?
You can find me on Facebook, Aiyenigba Tobi.
My office is located at no. 38 Aiyelabowo shopping complex opposite bulletine, offa garage ilorin.


I want to appreciate the owners of this platform for seeing me worthy to appear here.
God bless you.


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  1. Teeto22 April 2019 at 02:58

    Toubie Creations to the World. May God continue to shine His light on your. Amen.

    ReplyDelete

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