#MEET ''MGA diet garri'':
This is a short interview we conducted with Mba Agwu, the founder of ''MGA diet garri''. If you like the concept of this idea and would like to vote for it, click HERE.
- What is your background? (Nationality, age, education, field of work).
I was born in July 22 1986 in Owutu Edda, Afikpo south L G A Ebonyi State of Nigeria and l have extensive and detailed experience in Agricultural sector spanning 15 years. I own, manage, and work full-time in this business. I hold Bachelor of Agriculture, with specialty in Agricultural Economics and Extension Management.
- Describe your idea or project in two sentences.
The Company wants to offer a new version of garri that will be known as 'MGA DIET GARRI'. MGA diet garri will be furnished with vitamin A, 30% protein, edible fats 1%, dietary fiber 5%, carbohydrate 50%, moisture 7% and other essential ingredients 6%. The garri will be free from cyanide acid, sand, starch and every other contaminants. It has no artificial flavor, color and chemicals.
- What motivates you to be an entrepreneur?
When l was 10 years old, my mother channeled my focus towards business, at that time l do sell akara and bread around our locality, everyday my mother will tutored me on how best to run a business, so before my university education l established an agribusiness firm with my little savings which is today an incorporated company. Today, when l read profile of Mr, Tony Elumelu, and see how he transformed Nigeria banking sector and his zeal to transform Africa economy l become more convinced to think big and start small. These and many more are my motivating factors.
- Imagine you have ‚supreme power’ to create and innovate: how would your world look like? What changes would you like to make in your community and/or in the world? Share your thoughts from a ‚supreme power’ and entrepreneur standpoint.
Be an extraordinary preacher of God's kingdom. Build MGA Company across Africa countries. Explore widely and be a lifelong learner. Be an extraordinary partner and father. Live a happy, Joyous, Generous, Excellent and fully alive life. Quote my company on NSE market. Build a company that will create 50 million jobs, $10 billion by sales of products and $1 billion in profits margin. Establish a foundation for training youth and award of scholarship and grants to Africans.
- What would you say to potential voters who may be reading your interview?
I really appreciate the effort you made in reading my idea, please do well to cast your vote on it, thank you and remain blessed.
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