From a Housemaid in Uyo to Having 4 Master's and Big Jobs in US: Akwa Ibomite Inspires Netizens with His Story
- A Nigerian businessman has inspired social media users with his incredible grass to grace story
- The Akwa Ibomite who once worked as a housemaid in Uyo went on to acquire four master's degrees and a PhD
- Also in business, the well-read scholar serves as a director of a corporation and sits on the board of two other organisations in the US
The remarkable success story of a Nigerian man who was once a housemaid in Uyo has shown that dreams still come true.
On Monday, July 25, a businessman with the handle @UdofiaEA shared on Twitter his career and business achievements that got many talking.
Source: Twitter
@UdofiaEA went from being a house boy to bagging four master's degrees and a PhD. He also revealed that he sits on the board of two organisations in the United States and serves as the director of another corporation in the same country.
The broadcaster added that he is the global president of a non-profit making organisation. His viral tweet reads:
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"I am a proud Akwa Ibomite, with 4 Master’s Degrees and a PhD. I am a Director of a Corporation in USA, also serving in the Boards of 2 organizations in USA, a broadcaster, Global President of a non- for profit organization. I was once a housemaid in Uyo."
See his tweet below:
Social media reactions
@annie_jasper1 said:
"I'm a proud Akwa Ibomites too, final year student of Geology University of Calabar. A unisex hair stylist as well, still hustling and struggling in the trenches for survival. Don't gimme fish but teach me how to be a good fisherman I'll do the rest. Thanks ."
@Queenlisa82 said:
"Wow! This is so encouraging. Praise God who takes the poor out of the dust and makes them sit with kings. Thank you for sharing. You make me proud to be an Akwa Ibomite."
@joemetry150 said:
"You just inspired me.
"Though the country has changed over time to even worse and people from our side of the country are mostly vied as cooks, guards and other domestic helps.
"We will keep pushing..."
@Ayo_bami007 said:
"Being a maid does not make you less of a human.
"Don't condescend other people's means of livelihood to exalt your current social life.
"Just thank God for your life and move on.
"Gawd, Nigerians don't learn ."
Lady who was once a cleaner celebrates becoming a hostess in Dubai
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a lady who once served as a cleaner in Dubai has celebrated becoming a hostess.
Taking to TikTok, the lady identified as Alicia Nancy shared photos showing how she started off as a nanny there up to when she was promoted to a hostess.
From a nanny, Alicia was moved to a cleaner, then to a cashier and finally a hostess at her place of work. She shared some pictures taken with her colleagues in Dubai as she praised God for her achievements.
Source: Legit.ng
