MEET THE C.E.O OF MAMA LUCKY MRS BIGGS, THE MOST POPULAR AKARA SELLER IN IYANA-ISASHI LAGOS

MEET THE C.E.O OF MAMA LUCKY MRS BIGGS, THE MOST POPULAR AKARA SELLER IN IYANA-ISASHI LAGOS

Despite the nail biting state of the Nigerian economy, selling Akara is fast becoming a lucrative business nowadays as more Nigerians are venturing into this line of business in other to create a source of livelihood for

themselves. Mrs. Stella John, the C.E.O of Mama Lucky Mrs. Biggs has been selling Akara, Potato and Fried yam for over 12 years. The business started at Iyana-egbede in Ojo L.G.A before moving to Iyana-Isashi bus-stop, where she has become a woman of relevance
and importance.

The fact that Mrs. Stella, a widow with four male children, has successfully sponsored the education of her children up to the university level from the same business is really inspiring.

At night, Mama Lucky Mrs. Biggs is a very busy spot. A lot of people patronize her because she is good at what she does. One of her regular male customer who preferred to be anonymous said, ‘I don’t have to bother myself on what to eat at night, as long as Mama Lucky is still in business’

When ask the major reason behind venturing into the business, she responded that ‘the need to support the family financially and ease off the economic burden and hardship her family has encountered years gone-bye, led her into this business and it has not been easy but she is not regretting it.

 

When asked if she has ever thought of quitting the business, her response was quite humorous. She said ‘I thought of closing the business yesterday but the business is no longer about what I feel or how I feel.  This business is about the people, serving them can be really frustrating but the love and passion for what I do has really encouraged me to stay in it. The feeling of earning from what you love to do is amazing . Success doesn't come on a platter of gold. You've got to be consistent with what you are doing before you can be successful and known for it.

One of her son, John Lucky, the guy whom the business is named after, and also a regular worker and partner in the business, when asked why he chose to be involved in the business despite being a graduate, he said, ‘I prefer working with my mom in this business because as ordinary as it looks, it is quite lucrative. The thought of going out to search for jobs that is not really in existence discouraged him. Apart from that, I don’t think I want to venture into any other business for now because I am committed here and I earn on a regular basis’.

The only time Mama Lucky Mrs. Biggs take a break is during festive periods and on Sundays. With the wealth of experience in the business, John Lucky said, ‘we are working towards re-branding and expanding the business’

She is indeed a source of encouragement to so many people in Iyana-Isashi. I have come to realize that consistency is the key for progress.

In the book of proverbs, we were admonish to bee diligent at what we call work or business. Diligence (consistency and hard-work) grants you access into territories where men of substance can be found.  Make that decision to be committed to your carer today. It may not payoff immediately but when you are constantly at it, success will become your destination.