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Meet:  Magajin Dangi Lapai Yariman Muye Bombaselo of Yoruba Land Abdulrahman JG Muhammad. FELLOW Institute of Credit Administration (FICA).  a.k.a Chata Abdulrahman JG Mohammed (FICA). Is the Executive Vice Chairman of Zuma Health Maintenance Organisation. He is a renowned philanthropist and a financial expert with over two (2) decades of experience.  Early Life and Education  Chata was born in 1974. He received early Islamic education at home, where he learnt the Qur'an, Islamic jurisprudence and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. He attended Limawa Model Primary School, Minna  and Government Science College, Kagara, where he earned his West Africa School Certificate from WAEC, in 1991. He also earned a bachelor's degree in Estate Management at Federal University of Technology, Minna (2000). After graduating, he spent a year undergoing his National Youth Service at Central Bank of Nigeria. Chata obtained a Master's degre...

  ....AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRATION DECLARATION IN ABUJA, FCT. https://www.facebook.com/100007829737983/posts/3154760801461547/ The incumbent National Youth Leader of Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria, and the National Organizing Secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions ASURI, in Nigeria, Comrade Eragbe Anslem Aphimia has commended President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for zoning their party's presidential slot 2023-2027 in the first instance to southern Nigeria; as he prepares for his presidential aspiration declaration in Abuja, FCT ahead of the 2023 election. This was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Comrade Anslem, who is a trained Metallurgical and Materials Engineer from the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, and a COREN registered engineer, is vast with the knowledge of developmental economics and resource mobilization locall...

By Chris Udochukwu We are committed to the common good; by offering a new leadership approach with capacity and character development. This is in line with our efforts at rebuilding the nation 2023-2053, with our written vision pivoted on productivity optimization. God be our helper COMRADE ERAGBE ANSLEM APHIMIA (C.REG: COA) National  Youth  Leader Labour Party (LP) +234(0)8037009181. & National Organizing Secretary Academic  Staff  Union of Research  Institutions  ASURI in  Nigeria & 2023 PRESIDENTIALHOPEFUL Federal Republic of  Nigeria FRN

Arc. Ogola Lois Kange holds a BSc, Msc in Architecture from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. She is the CEO of SMILEY'Z MOBILE KITCHEN located in Kaduna State. She is actively involved in social enterprises and organizing events aimed at giving back to the society and empowering youth. TMG> How did you make the transition from being an architect to becoming a chef? Ogola> I have always had an adventurous palette. Growing up, my mother influenced my love for good health and tasty food; she had cook books and I'm always interested in trying out new meals. However, after completing my NYSC with high hopes of a good job or being retained as a lecturer in the department of Architecture ABU where I served, and that didn't happen. I had God's guidance leading me to start something which I'm glad I did. TMG> Did you go to culinary school and what credentials did you earn? Ogola> My culinary acumen comes from many experiments conducted ...

Fatima Kure is the CEO of KuresKouture, a boutique in Abuja which sells unique outfits ranging from Arabian gowns (Abayas) Kimonos, dresses for special occasions and lots more. She is currently studying English at Kaduna State University. Her ultimate goal is to become a CNN reporter and successful entrepreneur.   TMG> Was there something special that made you go into selling outfits for women? Fatima> I went into this business because I love the fashion world and dressing people up.   TMG> What sort of goods does your company sell? Fatima> My company sells Abayas, Kimonos, Gowns , Dresses for pre-weddings. TMG> Which areas do you need to improve on in your company? Fatima> I need more workers to ease the job of being an entrepreneur, however, I can do other things myself. TMG> What do you feel is the next step in developing your sales' skills? Fatima> The next step in developing my sales is Advertising and promotions to ...

Muhammed.N.Ibrahim is an Undergraduate studying Industrial Design at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University. He speaks to TMG about his work as an Online media PR and CEO of Arewa PicAward, which mostly promotes Arewa Culture. TMG>What is it like being a media and events manager and did you train to be a Media influencer? Muhammed> I am into media and events management because I have passion for it. Although I didn't attend a formal training, I have attended different seminars on media and entrepreneur programs. I was trained as a media influencer by attending seminars and reading online scripts about media. TMG> How many employees report to you? Muhammed> I have 3 employees for now. TMG> Tell us about an accomplishment that you are most proud of in your career. Muhammed> I am proud of an event I promoted alone and the turn out was very impressive. I was so happy about that achievement. TMG> Tell us about your management style and ho...

CEO and Founder of IZZABITES, Aisha Barkindo Bakari, is a self taught baker, chef and caterer. TMG was interested in how this Psychologist-turned entrepreneur manages her home-run business. TMG> Tell us about yourself and your business Aisha> I’m originally from Adamawa State, born and bred in Jos, Plateau State. I graduated from University of Jos where I studied Psychology. I am married and blessed with two lovely daughters. It all started out in 2012 where my passion for good food and quality service evolved from making my family and friends happy to becoming a household name to so many clientele. TMG> You are into so many things at the same time- baking, catering, etc. Is that a business strategy? Aisha> I grew up around so many individuals who work hard at what they do. Overtime, it became a part of me. I saw so many opportunities to utilize, from cooking, and found interest in baking and most recently, cocktails. My inquisitiveness to know how things are ma...

Muhammed Abdulwahab is the founder and CEO of Foodoor online in Minna, Niger state. Foodoor online specialises in food & items delivery services. He spoke with TMG about the business's success and challenges.  TMG> Tell us about yourself Muhammed: I'm Muhammed Abdulwahab, born and brought up in an urban settlement along Pantaker Gulubi Road, Tundun Nupawa in Kaduna state. I attended Mashhad International School, Kaduna for my nursery and primary education after which I proceeded to Government Secondary School, Tundun Nupawa for my junior secondary education and then Best Start International School for my Senior Secondary School Education. After my secondary education, I applied for the NDA, went for a 2- weeks screening but unfortunately, I wasn't shortlisted as a finalist. In 2014, I moved on to seek admission in the Federal University of Technology, Minna and I was granted admission in 2015 to study Mathematics and graduated in the year 2021. I graduate...

Zaynab Mohammed is the CEO/MD of Zaynab Travel and Tourism Ltd., a successful travel agency in Abuja. She takes TMG into the world of travel and tour business and advises the youths to be honest, transparent, humble, patient and sincere in life and know that success comes with struggles and challenges.  TMG>Tell us about your background and why you decided to go into the travel agency business> Zaynab> I was born into the family of Alh. J. Y. Mohammad and Hajiya Abu Aliyu both from Bida Local Government Area of Niger State. I started my early education in Ilorin, Kwara State then proceeded to Makurdi, Benue State and later, Bida and Minna in Niger State. I have a Diploma in Law from Justice Fati Lami Abubakar College of Legal & General Studies, Minna and a Diploma in Ticketing& Travel Agency Mgt from the College of Aviation and Mgt Studies, Lagos. I also obtained an Amadeus GDS Training Certificate and SABRE GDS Training Certificate. Travel, tourism And...

Hauwa Abbas Hadejia is the Founder, Silver Lining for the Needy Initiative (SLNI), an NGO to promote the spread of humanitarian aid amongst the impoverished through its broad spectrum of projects and activities brought respite to millions of medically under-served rural families since 2009. She speaks to TMG in this interview, highlighting the reasons behind the Initiative and the next steps for the NGO.  TMG> Who's Hauwa Abbas Hadejia Hauwa: My name is Hauwa Abbas, I am a visionary with strong standing built on 14+ years experience in supporting and advocating for the improvement of society via the engagement of governments, stakeholders and influential opinion leaders. I am an award-winning humanitarian with an impeccable track record for marrying a global perspective with local experience and implementing high-impact interventions to reduce maternal and newborn mortality in northern Nigeria. I have a commendable history of equipping vulnerable populations: margina...

Usman Nagenu Awal is a Civil Servant/Fish farmer based in Niger State. He talks about the pros and cons of marketing dry fish in Minna and Abuja.  TMG> Tell us about yourself?  Usman> I am from family of Barr. Mohammed Awal Bida and Hajiya Maimuna Larai Awal. I attended Model Islamic Primary School, Minna. I proceeded to FGC Maiduguri then GSS Suleja. I have a Diploma in Financial Studies and HND in Accountancy both from the Federal Polytechnic Bida. I did my national youth service at Oyo state and joined ICA Logistics Ltd Port Harcourt which is a shipping company. I was also a manager at Tagwai Bakery and confectionery Minna for 3 years.  TMG> What made you go into fish farming and marketing? Usman> Personal love for good food and hygiene. I realized that our artisan method of smoking fish is not hygienic and most times the taste of sand, dust and maggots due to flies and other things that settle on the fish made me think of other methods to impro...