Recently, I went to the market and I observed that about 95 percent of the traders at Anua Market in Uyo city were women .

Then suddenly I was sparked by a thought:

Are these women really harnessing their potential by engaging in this business, or are they merely doing this for survival?

Are they here because the society idolized that most women are to be involved in buying and selling kind of business?

For instance, men are often encouraged to start up a buying and selling business for their wives so they can help their families financially.

But are all women meant to follow suit?

I couldn’t help but wonder how many potential renowned writers were selling ikpa ( Cow Skin) in the market,

Or how many women graced with corporate managing skills were selling stockfish and Titus fresh fish in the market

What about those with the potential to be screen divas who were actually selling Affang and atama leaves?

Or those with raw tech talent who were actually having provision shops in the market?

And the list goes on…

This is not to belittle the market women at all because how would we survive without them?

But I believe some women selling in the market place are not meant there

However, I hope they are not just scratching the surface of their hidden potential, as many women tend to do a trade out to survive the economic necessity rather than their calling.

I would say to every single lady, discover your calling before entering marriage, as many women lose themselves due to the overwhelming marital responsibilities.

Society often suggests three jobs for women especially to those who have no clue about their future…

Or how many women graced with corporate managing skills were selling stockfish and Titus fresh fish in the market

What about those with the potential to be screen divas who were actually selling Affang and atama leaves?

Or those with raw tech talent who were actually having provision shops in the market?

And the list goes on…

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This is not to belittle the market women at all because how would we survive without them?

But I believe some women selling in the market place are not meant there.

However, I hope they are not just scratching the surface of their potential, as many women tend to do a trade out to survive the economic necessity rather than their calling.

I would say to every single lady, discover your calling before entering marriage, as many women lose themselves due to the overwhelming marital responsibilities.

Society often suggests three jobs for women especially to those who have no clue about their future…

You will be told to either be a teacher, business woman or a civil servant working in the ministry…

These jobs are mostly preferred because they give women ample of time to take care of their husbands and children

So be your calling before a man meet you or else you are likely to work only to feed your husband and children…

Go beyond your fears and create time to figure out a financial – based activity that will bring you fulfilment…

Don’t allow your children to stampede on you, as they grow, grow too by developing your skill sets.

When I get married? I will further my studies might never come through because marital journey has its own baggage…

Do what you have to do to live your life purpose…