The discussion started by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, encouraging Nigerians to embrace small businesses such as akara (bean cake), roasted corn, and kuli-kuli (groundnut cake), has continued across the country.
Many Nigerians have debated her comments, especially because of the country’s economic challenges.
However, traders say these businesses are more than just small side jobs. For many families, they are the main source of income and survival.
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Across states including Benue, Katsina, Zamfara, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Kano, Lagos, and Ogun, traders said akara and kuli-kuli businesses have helped them educate their children, build houses, feed their families, and employ workers.
Kuli-Kuli Paid for Children’s Education
Amina Sani, a kuli-kuli trader in Benue State, said she has been in the business for 10 years.
The income helped her train her two sons through secondary school.
According to her, she earns between ₦2,000 and ₦3,000 on a normal day and sometimes
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