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My food truck: Rotimi's only way to earn a living

Without my food truck Rotimi can't work; a $200 repair would put him back on the road.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria611 views
Rotimi Festus Olawale
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Lagos
I make my living with my food truck. 7 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $200 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $120 • Labor charges: $45 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $30 • Towing and inspection: $5 Thank you for reading my story.

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $63 but hope it helps. - Lagos”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the September deadline works out. - Coimbatore”

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  • wishing you the best, Rotimi. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

    • Rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Galle.

      • Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 40 people at work.

        • Hope it all works out, Rotimi. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

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