A Nigerian couple has become a beacon of hope and inspiration after officially launching their second filling station in the country, a monumental achievement that traces its roots back to a time when they had absolutely nothing.
From Squatting to Success: The Humble Beginnings
The wife, a registered nurse who goes by the X (formerly Twitter) handle @FavorGrace90, shared the joyful news on January 7, 2026. She posted pictures of their newly launched venture, DP Oil & Gas Filling Station, which also houses an In & Out Restaurant. In one of the photos, she posed proudly with her husband, celebrating this significant business milestone.
However, the glitter of the new station belies a difficult past. In a heartfelt thread, the woman opened up about their challenging start. She revealed that she and her husband met in 2009, a period marked by severe financial hardship for both of them. "We started from absolute zero," she stated. "He was broke, I was broke when we met, no money, no stability, nothing handed to us."
At that time, they were both merely squatting with different people, struggling to survive and make ends meet in Nigeria. Their union was built not on material wealth, but on a solid foundation of love, perseverance, and a shared vision for a better future.
The Journey of Teamwork and Building From the Ground Up
Armed with determination, the couple began their ascent together. Their first major joint achievements were symbolic of their teamwork: they purchased their first car together and rented their first small apartment. Every step was a calculated effort, a puzzle they solved as a unit, figuring out logistics like transportation to work.
The nurse emphasized that everything they own today was built from the ground up. There were no shortcuts or inheritances. Their story is a testament to the power of partnership and mutual support in marriage. While she clarified that one does not necessarily have to marry a poor partner, she stressed the non-negotiable importance of being supportive of each other's dreams.
"Everything we have today was built from the ground up, with love, teamwork and perseverance," she tweeted. "You don’t have to marry a poor man/woman but for the love of God be supportive of each other dreams."
Netizens Celebrate the Couple's Massive Achievement
The wife's post quickly went viral, drawing an outpouring of congratulations and admiration from Nigerians on social media. Many users highlighted the significant capital and stability required to open a filling station in Nigeria, noting that the couple are essentially low-key billionaires.
User @CrystalReignz reacted: "Do you know the type of money you must have to open a filling station?? There are some lowkey billionaires that are not on Forbes list. Congratulations to you and yoursss."
Other celebratory messages poured in:
- @iamAbode: "Congratulations to you both! This is such an amazing milestone."
- @PrincessElendu: "Congrats. I love seeing people doing well in business. More to come."
- @Tope_Orus: "Congratulations, Sister Mi. Thank you for being a blessing and creating employment opportunities for Nigerian youths."
The couple's story resonates deeply in a country where economic challenges are rampant, proving that with unity, hard work, and unwavering support, building a thriving enterprise from nothing is possible. Their journey from sharing squatting spaces to owning multiple filling stations continues to motivate aspiring entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
