SSEDC TESTIMONIAL: ERIZ FOODS

ERIZ FOODS emerged when Erigi Zibelayifa an unemployed Bayelsa graduate decide to stop lying around and try the EDC program. He joined the special Bayelsa class in November, 2014. Running with momentum on the energy and information acquired during the training, he started his business that very month with 150,000 from his savings. Thanks to technology he learnt the how to make smooties on the internet at minimal cost. Armoured with the skills, equity and EDC training, Erigi was set and confident to venture into the risky world of business.

He opened his first shop in Nov, 2014.. at Stop Ova Car Wash, Kpansia, made his first millions via relentless persuasion and aggressive marketing. Not rele

nting he added Tasty Shawarma to his value offering, capturing an even wider market. The demand became so high that its supplies couldn’t be fed with one store, he opened another location at 50, Navy Captain Ayeni Street, Kpansia.

A business that started with N150,000 is now worth N1.7 million within 7 months, while meeting the health needs of all ages of individuals. Eriz Foods has 2 locations, provides economic security for at least 3 other individuals depending on it.  It has created jobs for 2 women and 4 men, impacting at least 6 families a month.

In his interview, Erigi expresses his gratitude and appreciation to the EDC for bringing out the entrepreneurial spirit in him. He has really improved in his knowledge of finance and accountability in business and has evidence of proper records of transactions. He specifically mention excellent customer service and marketing as some of the practices he gained from the EDC that had seen him through in the business.

ERIZ FOODS is owned by Erigi Zibelayifa from  Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

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