Operating a barber’s shop is very rewarding, says Hussaini

A 25-year-old barber, Sani Hussaini, has advised unemployed youths to go into barbing business, as it is rewarding. 

Sani said the business could be learnt within months, if an apprentice is dedicated and ready to learn.

“I learnt barbing from one of my friends who is also a barber; I started with barbing children and later adults before I got my freedom to start on my own.

“I make N4,000 to N5,000 daily from barbing and I have trained three people who are now well-established barbers,” he said.

Hussaini, who is a secondary school leaver, said although the business had been paying his bills, he plans to diversify into laundry.

Young people, he advised, should avoid the tendency of staying idle waiting for non-existent white-collar jobs, instead should learn a trade and be self-reliant.