Life and business have taught me one lesson: never depend entirely on one option, because disappointment can come from anyone, anywhere, unexpectedly, today. Stay prepared.

I had an engineer nearby who maintained my farm generator, but his slow responses and questionable practices eventually made me uncomfortable. Trust matters greatly, everywhere.

One day, the generator stopped producing electricity. He inspected it and confidently claimed the coil had burnt, demanding fifty thousand naira for repairs. Verify first.

I declined and contacted another engineer in town. After inspection, he discovered the AVR was faulty, costing only five thousand five hundred naira. Always confirm.

He repaired the generator successfully, earning my greater trust. I voluntarily gave him fifteen thousand naira, excluding transportation, simply because honesty deserves recognition. Reward integrity.

That night, I asked: Does someone think farmers print money, make profits, or lack experience? Living abroad, farming, or succeeding never makes foolish. Choose wisely.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view