A Kaduna-based entrepreneur with a background in Chemistry has turned a barbing venture into a steady source of income, earning about ₦300,000 each month.
Ibrahim Yusuf, a graduate of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, operates a well-equipped barbing salon located at No. 9 Wurna Road in Badarawa, Kaduna. Speaking during a recent chat, he explained that his daily earnings typically range between ₦10,000 and ₦15,000, adding that the business has also helped him build valuable connections.
According to Yusuf, he relied on the trade to support himself throughout his time at the university. He noted that he was able to cover his feeding, clothing, and tuition expenses independently while still a student.
He recalled starting the business at the age of 16, inspired and encouraged by a friend who introduced him to the craft.
Now financially stable, Yusuf owns a motorcycle and is making plans to settle down. However, he pointed out that unreliable electricity remains a key challenge for barbers, though alternatives such as solar energy and rechargeable clippers are helping to ease the situation.
His journey highlights how vocational skills can provide financial stability and independence, even for university graduates.