Once in a while, you just want to be treated to a good meal of "swallow" as we like to call it, paired with a correct Nigerian soup that has all the different types of meat and some snails. I know we are all claiming "fitfam" these days, but hey no harm in a good home cooked Nigerian meal. The challenge many of us have though is the time! Oh la la. Boy does it take time to put the soups together. Even tougher sometimes is getting the seasoning mix right, so you don't end up eating bland food or over seasoned food.
Our feature today is a woman who saw these challenges and decided to tackle them head on. In 15minutes or less you can have your Egusi or Ogbono ready to eat by just adding water and Palm Oil! How cool is that? Let's meet her...
Enjoy!
Our feature today is a woman who saw these challenges and decided to tackle them head on. In 15minutes or less you can have your Egusi or Ogbono ready to eat by just adding water and Palm Oil! How cool is that? Let's meet her...
Enjoy!
Tell us about yourself
Life is neither a tempest nor is it a midnight summer's dream. Every disappointment is a blessing in disguise.
Tell us about your business
Foodconvee is into the Processing of local food items for easy cooking with no preservatives.
What was your inspiration for starting this business?
Several reasons.
I observed that these days cooking is quite a chore due to hectic work life . Hence the resort to Asian easy to prepare and tasty Noddles. I believe in Nigeria and therefore decided to put Nigerian difficult to cook soups together. Process with spices for easy cooking and awesome taste.
How did you get funding for your business?
Initially savings, family and friends. I recently took a soft bank loan.
What opportunities have you been able to leverage on in your business so far?
I have had access to trainings and seminars from EDC, Google, Poize media Association. I am also a beneficiary of the Technology incubation Centre and manufacturers association. I have had Food Processing trainings with the Nigerian stored products research institute.
What Challenges have you faced so far and how have you been able to overcome them?
I have faced lots of challenges especially in terms of product acceptance. Being a new and unknown product consumers are a bit hesitant. But once the product is tested the feedback is always positive.
How will you summarize the journey so far?
The journey has been slow but steady
Given the Chance, will you do this again?
Yes
What lessons have you been able to learn from your journey so far that others should know.
Never give up on your dreams. The journey may be slow and long, filled with so many obstacles. But with persistent patience your are sure to make it to the end, the finish line.
How can people connect with you
Foodconvee. Com.ng, Facebook, Twitter.
017907615, 08140892759, 08173601628
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