A young lady has celebrated how she defied all odds to become the only phone repairer and technician so far known in Mafa Local Government of Borno state, Siggy reports.
Falmata, as she is simply known as was trained by Plan International, an international non-profit organization focusing on promoting children rights and equality for girls.
She expressed her gratitude to the organization for the training. She said:
“We have only few men repairing phones and the demand is so high in Mafa LGA of Borno State. I thank Plan International for training me and supporting me with some tools like metre, engine, screens and other tools for repairing phones.
I was not working but because of Plan International’s intervention in my community, I have a business of my own.”
She further narrated to Yerwa Express News how she withstood pressure from her people, who think the business does not suit her gender as a woman.
“Even when people try to discourage me, I chose to learn how to fix phones. We have only few men repairing phone and the demand is so high in Mafa LGA of Borno state. I thank Plan International for training me and supporting me with some tools like metre, engine, screens and other tools for repairing phones.
I was not working, I have no business but because of Plan International’s intervention in my community, I have a business of my own. I can now fix phones screen, change mouthpiece and charging port, I can also do other repairs as well. Those who were discouraging me are also bringing their phones for repair.”
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