20-Year-Old Favour Oluma, An Orphan, Converts Tyres To Beautiful Chairs, She Shares Her Story With Elora’sblog

Young talented 20 year old Favour Oluma, is not only industrious , but she’s also a student. She speaks with Elorasblog in this interview.

Please introduce yourself and tell us more about your background?

My name is Favour Oluma. Am Idoma by tribe from Agatu local government of Benue state. I was born on the eleventh of March 2000 and was brought up in Gwagwalada Abuja.
I graduated from federal government girl’s college keana Nassarawa state. Am currently in my third year studying soil science and land management in federal university of technology minna, Niger state.
Am the first female child in my family. I have four elder brothers and a younger sister. I lost my mum in the year 2012 and lost my dad June 2020. Life hasn’t been easy since the death of my mom.

You’re an Entrepreneur, what does your business entails?

My business entails tyres into unique ottoman’s which can be used as part of decor, furnitures and ottomans for homes,hotel and outdoor services.

What is the name of your business?

Retyredglam is the name.

Did you attend any form of training?

No I didn’t attend any training.

What inspired you to start up interior glams?

My biggest inspiration has been my aunty who has made me realize that I have the ability to great imagination and that if I can imagine any great thing, I can achieve it. If I can dream it, I can become it because our hearts have no limits, it is the only the mind with limits and we need to conquer it.

Photos of Retyredglam

How do you get the materials you work with?

I get materials from the market.

How were you able to raise fund to start up your business?

My family members supported me in raising funds

What major challenges have you encountered in your business?

I’ve had a lot of challenges and one among of them is the fact that so many people told me it’s something I can’t do, it’s a man’s job. but I managed to do my first project because I had passion and believed myself. I just derive joy while working.
My second challenge is financially. I’ve been working from home because I don’t really have a place for my workshop and that’s really inconvenience for me and my family.
I really have a lot of designs to explore but don’t have the funds to do that.

What platform do use to advertise your business?

Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp.

You’re the boss, how does it feel working for yourself?

It feels really great
Cause this has always been my dream.

Will you say it’s been financially rewarding?

Yes.

Where do you see your brand in 5 years?

In the next five years I see my brand well known and I see myself empowering the youths to contribute to the National development of my country.

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