The Seeds of Reinvention

Jide never saw himself as a farmer. He was a city man—Lagos bred, ambitious, sharp. But when the economy tightened its grip, and his corporate career slipped through his fingers, he found himself in his father’s quiet village, staring at a piece of land he never cared for.

Farming wasn’t the kind of challenge he was used to. The soil was unforgiving, the sun relentless. His hands, once accustomed to sleek office desks, became rough with calluses. Every morning, he questioned his choices, but quitting wasn’t an option.

Then came the breakthrough. One morning, under the weight of his doubt, he noticed the first signs of growth—tiny cucumbers pushing through the soil, defying the odds. It wasn’t just about the crops; it was about him. The resilience, the patience, the trust in the process.

Months later, Jide wasn’t just growing cucumbers; he was growing a business. A small deal with a local market turned into a supply chain, which led to a conversation about agro-exports. Suddenly, what had seemed like a desperate retreat was becoming a strategic move.

Standing in his field one evening, watching the sun dip behind his thriving crops, Jide understood something—sometimes, losing everything is just the beginning.