A Nigerian woman who is a professional in three
different professions has told the story of how she has managed to remain
relevant in all the fields.
Fatimah Ibrahim is a mother of two from Borno state and does not
readily betray what she is all about at first sight.
The 39-year-old widow who met a 247frolic reporter at a building
site, reveals the diligent side of her; a professional painter, tiler and
plumber.
“Later, I picked
interest in tiling and plumbing profession, and I went for the training.
“Right now, after
my husband’s death, I am proud to say I am a professional painter, tiler, and
plumber. To me being a woman doesn’t really matter.”
On some challenges that she faces while trying to carry out her
work, Mrs. Ibrahim confessed that most people look down on her because of her
gender.
“It’s been hard
getting work. Some people give me jobs to do, and they are never disappointed;
but others are just reluctant to trust me with their buildings, because they
still find it difficult to believe the fact that a woman can do these jobs, and
even do them better than men.
“She called on the
public and the government to give her contracts and test her level of
capability. She also stressed that these were her means of livelihood.
“I am a widow. I
have two children aged 13 and 9. I am not begging the public for food, as I
have been blessed with the means of providing for my children.
“All I am asking is
for Individuals, contractors, government agencies to give me jobs so I can make
money and take care of my children and other widows who are not so fortunate to
have vocations like mine
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