Creative thinking is essential because challenges rarely announce themselves before arriving. A farmer or entrepreneur must remain open-minded, observant, and willing to search beyond conventional solutions daily. Think beyond limitations.

Recently, Porkman Farm contacted me about a Multipurpose Chopper. After negotiations, payment was made, and I immediately procured the machine based on mutual trust and confidence. Trust creates valuable opportunities.

The machine performed excellently with dried feedstuffs, but wet maize proved difficult because of its weight. Rather than accept the limitation, we brainstormed and searched for solutions. Challenges invite creativity.

We involved a Nigerian welder, explained our objective, and guided him through the modification. After fabrication, we tested the machine, and it handled wet and dried feedstuffs. Local skills matter.

Customer satisfaction remains important because customers sustain every business. I was happy, and Porkman Farm was equally satisfied. That experience reminded me innovation creates win-win relationships. Solve problems, serve people.

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