‘Running a barber’s shop is good business’

Emmanuel Otenuel is the CEO of Sunshine Barbing Saloon, which is located in Apapa, Lagos. Emmanuel spoke with Gift Dike on the potential in this business.

Tell us your story?

I learnt barbing when I was in secondary school. I learnt it to be able to fend for myself and to assist my family in whichever way I could. My intention was also to use the skill to make enough money that would enable me to further my education to the higher institution.

When did you start?

Well, I started in 2016, which is one year plus now.

How much did you started with?

I started with N20, 000 from the savings I made from manual work I did. The money enabled me to get facilities for my business. Now, I can boast of N50,000, though am still looking unto God’s favour to bless and increase my account.

Is it this business good enough to feed a young man like you?

Sure, it is and it can.  Like I said before, it helps me to pay my house rent, and there is something to show for at the end of the day. Though I started not quite long ago, I put my hope in God.

Apart from money making, do you have passion for this business?

Not really, but I am just doing it to keep body and soul together. It is much better than staying idle.

What have been your challenges so far?

Finance and poor power supply are two key challenges facing my business.