Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A business solely to bring home close to the Yoruba People undergoing a 1 year compulsory service (National Youth Service Corps) to their father land in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

I buy Ijebu Garri ( made from cassava) in bulk from Ijebu Ogun State and sell in retail sales in Oron local government Akwa Ibom State. I noticed temporary residents of Oron from the west find it difficult to take the garri in Oron. So we have to help bridge that gap.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Food consumption. Helping Yoruba people to feel at home in the Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Our products meet the need of the Yoruba wanting to have a sensation of their local food, even when they are far away from home

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Yoruba tribe of Nigeria staying in the Akwa Ibom State Nigeria.

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-04-27

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

A university undergraduate of management Age 27

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.facebook.com/adenigbaolalekan.daniel. https://bitly.cx/RdYF5

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

My startup contribute to zero hunger because the business is aim at providing affordable food items. Food that can easily be accessed. And does not take time to get ready for consumption.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

2

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

The nature of my business seems peculiar to female and often time not something a graduate should venture into. According to our community. However, I believe in the dignity of labour. economic growth and unashamedly doing what you need to do.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

According to the ideology of the community, my business is usually for women. Also for the fact the operation of the business is in Akwa Ibom State. And am from Yorubaland

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

My startup ensures sustainable consumption, by making the garri (made from cassava) available for the Yoruba people in Oron local government Akwa Ibom State.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

3

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

6

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

I'm from the Yorubaland, doing business in Ibibio land. This foaster peaceful coexistence.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

4

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

4

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

4

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

4

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Local market woman who sell the yellow garri. Majorly for people in their region.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?