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How I turned bread selling to mega business — 80-year-old ex-civil servant
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How I turned bread selling to mega business — 80-year-old ex-civil servant

Mrs. Esther Awolana, an 80-year-old former civil servant and retired businesswoman based in Lagos, shares her life story during her birthday celebration. She recounts her early life in Ogun State, her education at Christ Church School, and her career in trading, particularly in the bread business. Awolana highlights how she built her business from selling bread door-to-door to establishing a large depot in Abeokuta. She credits Chief Obafemi Awolowo's introduction of free primary education in the 1950s as a pivotal moment in her life, which allowed her to attend school despite her father's initial reluctance. Her story reflects personal resilience, entrepreneurship, and the transformative impact of public policies like free education.

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How I turned bread selling to mega business — 80-year-old ex-civil servant

Mrs. Esther Awolana, an 80-year-old former civil servant and retired businesswoman based in Lagos, shares her life story during her birthday celebration. She recounts her early life in Ogun State, her education at Christ Church School, and her career in trading, particularly in the bread business. Awolana highlights how she built her business from selling bread door-to-door to establishing a large depot in Abeokuta. She credits Chief Obafemi Awolowo's introduction of free primary education in the 1950s as a pivotal moment in her life, which allowed her to attend school despite her father's initial reluctance. Her story reflects personal resilience, entrepreneurship, and the transformative impact of public policies like free education.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a personal narrative of entrepreneurship and education reform. While it mentions Chief Obafemi Awolowo and his policy of free primary education, the framing remains neutral, presenting historical context without overt ideological bias. No political controversy or partisan slan

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