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My school-run minibus: Zainab's only way to earn a living
Zainab drives for a living in Nsukka, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria319 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $150 goes:
• Labor charges: $40
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $85
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Zainab
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- David Otieno Okello 🇺🇬 · $8
“From my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gulu”
- Atim Esther Mwende 🇰🇪 · $67.50
- Aarav M. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $67.50
“Praying for you. Only $68 but hope it helps. - Mumbai”
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thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Nsukka.
Thanks for sharing this, Zainab. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Tlaquepaque but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Nsukka.
Wishing you peace, Zainab. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Nsukka. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. All the best
Take care, Zainab. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 13 people at work. Greetings from Boston