From Bike Rider to Local Area Mechanic
In the quiet Shuni community, nestled within the arid region of Sokoto, a northwestern state in Nigeria, Ridwan Shuaibu’s story unfolds. Only two years ago, Ridwan was working as a commercial bike rider and self-trained plumber, struggling to make ends meet and care for his aging parents. Life was not always easy. After taking care of his own…, A golden opportunity, While providing plumbing services in a local household, a neighbour noticed his innate talent and recommended him for training as a Local Area Mechanic (LAM) When Ridwan was selected to be trained, his excitement was palpable. During the training, he not only learnt how to maintain water facilities but also the correlation between having properly…