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Oluwaseun needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Oluwaseun lost a full set of tools to the demolition of the market and needs $250 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇳🇬 Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria949 views
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Nnewi. In April, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $250 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $115
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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- Bhavna Negi 🇮🇳 · $25
- Mattia Federico D'Angelo 🇮🇹 · $9
“Best of luck. Thought of Oluwaseun all day after reading this.”
- Opio Maina Simiyu 🇰🇪 · $50
- Emily K. Ferguson 🇬🇧 · $10
“From my family to yours. My brother told me about this one. - Nottingham”
- Claire Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $10
- Janet Lilian Mwangi 🇰🇪 · $5
- Sathi Shahana Mondal 🇧🇩 · $20
“Happy to help. Hope the June deadline works out. - Chattogram”
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stay strong, Oluwaseun. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
sending strength, Oluwaseun. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Nnewi
So sorry you're going through this, Oluwaseun. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Nnewi
Hope things get better soon, Oluwaseun. Small businesses are the heart of Nnewi. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Calgary
You're not alone, Oluwaseun. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Wollongong so I could bring a meal
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Málaga so I could bring a meal. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Oluwaseun. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
Good luck, Oluwaseun. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Bogotá
it takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Nnewi.
Take care, Oluwaseun. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Sending love, Oluwaseun. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
take care, Oluwaseun. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Arlington!
good luck, Oluwaseun. Shared this with my family.
Hope you get there. After 22 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Oluwaseun. Looking forward to the next update.
Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
praying for you, Oluwaseun. Hope you get there.
Praying for you, Oluwaseun. Small businesses are the heart of Nnewi. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Chattanooga this morning. All the best.