Lady Shares How She Earned First ₦1 Million After NYSC
A Nigerian lady has recounted how a decision she made during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) eventually led to her first ₦1 million. The lady, identified on X as @OgodoSandra, shared her story online, where it gained significant attention.
During her service year, she actively engaged in private tutoring, teaching Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. She adopted a disciplined approach to managing her finances, saving every kobo of her NYSC allowance and relying on tutoring income for daily expenses.
Post-NYSC Journey to Financial Milestone
After completing national service, she secured admission for a master's degree at the University of Ibadan. The financial discipline she maintained during NYSC proved invaluable, helping her settle into postgraduate studies with fewer financial worries. She continued tutoring while studying, as it offered flexibility to balance academics and income.
According to her, private tutoring became a reliable income source. She earned about ₦150,000 monthly from lessons and saved more than ₦100,000 in most months. This occurred in 2016 when the cost of living was relatively low; transport fare between Osogbo and Ibadan ranged from ₦300 to ₦500.
Strategy That Enabled the First Million
She explained that she saved every kobo of her NYSC allowance and used tutoring income for daily expenses. This strategy eventually enabled her to make her first ₦1 million. Her post encouraged others to make the most of every opportunity, no matter how small it seems.
Reactions from Social Media Users
Nigerians had varied reactions in the comments. User Mayor said: "Can someone doing this same thing you did in 2016 make such money? It has things changed from then? That was a strong dedication and determination from you. I like that." Dorcas commented: "You did really well ma’am, plus you were disciplined back then. With the cost of living now I doubt if anyone would be able to save 20 or 30k properly." Okedi added: "Thank God you mentioned cost of living was cheap then now it's even hard to save 100k from a 250k salary." IamOke remarked: "Mehn I miss those days my 100level indomie carton was 1500 small noodles. I was complaining. Now I eat noodles at a sitting with 2500. Tinubu wicked pass Pharaoh."
