#EXCLUSIVEINTERVIEW |I USE PROFITS MADE FROM FISH-SELLING TO SPONSOR MY CHILDREN’S EDUCATION-MRS EUNICE GODWIN, FISH -SELLER
A true mother is one who sacrifices for her children, a caregiver who
does whatever it takes to put a smile on the faces of her children. In a
world where true motherhood is becoming a rarity, Mrs Godwin is an
exception
Mrs Godwin is a fish seller and mother of six , her first son is
Joseph, a member of the National Youths Service Corp who recently
posted a picture of himself and his mum on social media. In the picture,
he is dressed in the NYSC uniform while his mother puts on the NYSC
face–cap.The picture was taken in the market where she sells fish. The
picture got the attention of Yoruba actress, Toyin Aimakhu.She posted it
on her social media platform and it has gone viral since then.
According to Toyin Aimakhu:” God will bless him and his mother. He is
a son who will never forget the sacrifice his mother made for him”
In this interview with Women of Rubies, Mrs Godwin shares her
inspirational story. It will trigger your emotions and probably make you
cry.
The Beginning
My name is Eunice Godwin a fish- seller. My husband works as a
security guard. He lives in Kaduna South, Nassarawa. I gave birth to six
children, two boys and four girls .I love my children a lot and would
do whatever it takes to make sure they are successful. I started the
fish business ten years ago because I see it as a means to sponsor my
children’s education. The fact that I make profit from this business
gives me joy and makes me fulfilled.
Challenges
I am facing a lot of challenges in my business. Government workers
are against people selling by the roadside and we are always in constant
fear that they can show up at any time. Another challenge I face is
that my neighbors complain that the smoke coming out from the fishes
irritate them .I need a place I can be doing that because I sell smoked
and fresh fishes.
Sustaining the business
As a result of the need to sponsor my children’s education, I put in
my best and do everything within my power to sustain the business. The
profits made is sent to my children in school. I used the profits made
from selling fish to sponsor my child who is currently undertaking his
national youth service and others who just gained admission. I have
always dreamt of sponsoring my children to the university and this is
already happening.
Giving up
I sometimes feel like giving up on my business. I buy the fishes on
credit and pay at the end of the day. Sometimes I am not able to pay all
because I would need the money, to be sent to my son in school. This
makes me owe the person who sold the fishes to me . I am still paying
the debt because it is much
Viral picture
When my son told me the picture we took has spread I was really
surprised. I didn’t really look beautiful in the picture. I am really
happy for it. My son was used by God to make the picture go that far.
Being a Woman of Rubies
I see Proverbs31:10-31 as a reflection of the person God created me to be. This makes me a Woman of Rubies
Mrs Godwin with her husband.
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If you want to support Mrs Eunice , to help her succeed in her business . Kindly call her : 09021262054
