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Wednesday 26 August 2015

See the first beneficiaries of my 'I'd Rather Be SelfMade' project. Over N5million given away

I am so excited and I can't wait to help more young ladies start their own businesses. So earlier this year, I announced that I was going to set aside a N10million grant to help young ladies with dreams, ambition and great business ideas to start their own small scale businesses. (Read here). And finally, I've done it. I've spent over N5million on 15 girls...and I have another N5million to give away before the end of the year. You have a great business idea and need start up capital? I'm here to help! .:-)

So here's how it happened. I met with over 800 ladies in January this year, I got a panel to look at their proposals, we asked about 50 of them to present their ideas to us and then we shortlisted to 15 girls who are the first beneficiaries of the 'Linda Ikeji I'd Rather Be Selfmade' project. Above are 11 out of the 15 beneficiaries. Four girls who live outside Lagos (Jos, Umuahia, Ibadan and Warri) couldn't make it to our meeting this past Sunday August 23rd. See some photos and more after the cut




Two of the girls got over N600k each, another two got over N500k each, two got over N400k, others got over N300k and N200k. Only one girl got N150k.

Asides from giving them money to start their businesses, I will also use my platform (LIB) to push their businesses. Whenever I post anything from any of my SelfMade ladies, I will indicate it's one of my girls so you guys can please patronize them.

This money is 100% my own money. I didn't collect a dime from anyone. I want to first give away this N10million and see what the girls do with it before getting others involved. I'm truly hoping to make a new set of self made women and like I said when I stared this, I plan to do this for as long as I can. Once this N10million is exhausted, I will bring out more money.

Also, I told the ladies/beneficiaries that if I see that their business is going well and they are really dedicated and extremely serious about succeeding, I will pump in more money into their businesses and by the end of 1 year, any lady who has most succeeded with the little they got to set up their business, will get an additional N1million. Two of them will actually get N1million each.

I really, really want more women to succeed, to be more independent, to make their own money, and to stop sleeping with men for money. And I will do everything I can to help as many ladies as I can.

Having said all that, I will be calling for a new set of girls in the coming weeks. So if you're interested, get a proposal ready. Tell us what you want to do and how much you need to do it and be ready to face a panel to defend your business idea. I wish you and yours all the best and as soon as my team and I are ready, I will announce where you can meet us. So stay tuned. Kisses!

Photo from the first time I met some of the girls in January...

P.S: Please do not send me personal emails with your proposals/requests for money. I will only give money via this project. If you need start up capital, get a proposal ready and we will let you know when we are ready to meet you. You have to go through this process to get the money. If you send me personal emails...like some MTV programmes say "We will not open or view them":-)

All the best!

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Unknown said...

Awwwwwww
God bless you dearest
You are God sent to ladies and you wont fail or fall carrying out this you have started

Anonymous said...

My dear sister Linda,
I was so emotionally overwhelm reading this your laudable project.I'm so touched! You are a role model and a valuable asset to this generation. May the lord continuing to increase u and perfect everything that concerned your life in Jesus name,Amen. Your fan from Dublin

Anonymous said...

This is the most touching story I have read in this blog.. Linda seriously, will you marry me?? I don't have enough money but am comfortable..
Kg091974@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

You're such an amazing woman. May Almighty God continue to be with you!

Tee said...

Linda..ure a great blessing to this generation..may God continually bless u gal and meet u at the point of ur heart desire
Some have alot and cant give so for dis ur act of kindness God wld kip ur cup running over and over.Amen
Am so touched..not one of d beneficiaries but with dis mydear even me wld touch odas wiv d little i have.God bless u

Unknown said...

Good job linda may God continue to bkess and uplift you mire and more as you continue on this part amen.

Unknown said...

It takes someone who deeply understand's life to do this....Your name will forever be crested in our hearts...You define what true success is... Heaven is smiling on you Linda..

Anonymous said...

DIEZANI ALLISON MADUEKE!!!! Since May 23 u left Nigeria for "alleged" Medical attention due to breast cancer, you have not returned, If GEJ had won the election would this how you could have left your ministerial position vacant? You did not know you had symptoms of breast cancer since your years in office before GEJ lost election??
Please Just come back and start up a project like this which Linda Ikeji is doing with some of the stolen loot so you can empower women like you to start up businesses(not to loot like you). We can forgive you with that. Linda is a woman like you and she is even younger, she is receiving blessings for her good work while you are being cursed.

Anonymous said...

Thats a great work, remember guys too, viewed my proposal here www.micliq.com

Unknown said...

great

Anonymous said...

I see u Tomi Salami, after u will be forming big girl. Weldone Linda.

Anonymous said...

God blefss you linda,

Unknown said...

God bless you my dear. Truly are a treat sent from heaven. Awomkenneth.com

Unknown said...

More blessing to u linda

seu said...

Linda,

You certainly deserve the MON National award for spreading hope to many young women who otherwise would have turned to streetwalkers or beggars.

Lets hope the ''Change Agents'' would give you the deserved recognition.

More grease to your elbows.

uche said...

This brought emotional tears to my eyes...and I am a guy!
God bless you Linda for this gesture to our young ladies.
Thanks a million.

Unknown said...

This is so wow! You really do believe in the principle of giving, and that'll take you vuvu far. God bless your generous heart.

Anonymous said...

God bless you Linda. And thank you very much for this.

Panama said...

May the good Lord continue to bless and be with u.......

Unknown said...

that nice of u linda more power to ur elbow!

Unknown said...

that nice of u linda more power to ur elbow!

Anonymous said...

Simple secret to be more successful. Giving,God bless you linda.

Anonymous said...

Awesome,i applaud ur kind gesture,u'a impacting generations to come. NIHLOFAB

yetunde said...

Awesome,i applaud ur kind gesture,u'a impacting generations to come. NIHLOFAB

Anonymous said...

Egg plants are a part of humanity

JOY said...

Linda may God bless u hundred folds,nd in his Infinite Mercy continue to support ur hands.Keep up d good work nd Continue wit it.God will grant u more wisdom to deal wit ppl.U r d best muaaaaaaaaaaaah LOVE U SWEETIE. Thumbs Up dear

Tola Abegunde said...

God bless you Linda.

eberechris said...

God bless u Linda...u are my idol,I hoped get to meet u someday!

Anonymous said...

STELLA DIMOKOKUS WILL BE CRYING HER EYEZ OUT BY NOW UNDER THE ARMS OF THAT GREAT GRAND FATHER SHE MARRIED.SHE TOLD SOMEONE SHE HATES LINDAS BLOG.WELL LINDA IS MOVING FORWARD SORRY.

Anonymous said...

God bless you Linda! This is amazing.

lucianauko@gmail.com said...

thy gate shall be open continually Linda that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles. Amen. you are a pathfinder, a leader indeed!!! a true heroine!!!

www.wlcmwisdom.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Very impressive Linda...you may well be on your way to becoming Nigeria's very own Oprah Winfrey.

Looking forward to when you want other investors to participate. I'm extremely keen to support this project.

Anonymous said...

a giver neva lacks. U are a role model.

-Words From D WISE ONE!

Unknown said...

Very impressive.....you may well be on your way to becoming Nigeria's own Operah Winfrey.

I look forward to when you seek other contributors. Having been survived sexual victimization by a boss who should have been mentoring me at the start of my career, I am extremely keen about supporting this project.

Rachy said...

GOD BLESS YOU LINDA!

Anonymous said...

i wish you all the best linda, and i pray God will see to your affairs has you have put smile on this beautiful girls face. I dont need the capital but will appreciate if you can give us a slot to advertise our products for free once a week on your blog. That will go along way for us too.

keep up the good work and please living holy life is important too so all this work can be well rewarded in heaven. Wish you well dear.God will give us our husband.

Unknown said...

God bless you more Linda....

Reina said...

Stfu hater

Unknown said...

May god continue to bless u Auntie Linda... Kudos... More grease to ur elbow.....there's never a life u impacted on ,that will ever 4get u

Please Aunty what of someone who wants to go to University but don't have anybody to help? i am asking because i want to go to school but i don't have anybody to train me, I need help please. can i participate?

Unknown said...

May god continue to bless u Auntie Linda... Kudos... More grease to ur elbow.....there's never a life u impacted on ,that will ever 4get u

Please Aunty what of someone who wants to go to University but don't have anybody to help? i am asking because i want to go to school but i don't have anybody to train me, I need help please. can i participate?

Anonymous said...

Thats so thoughtful of you. Gods blessings and replenishment I pray for you. I know the guys will be waiting for their turn

Anonymous said...

Thats so thoughtful of you. Gods blessings and replenishment I pray for you. I know the guys will be waiting for their turn

SWILL MARTIN said...

Lindodo of life no 4get about dat styliiist weey I say mke u get ooooo and mke u go see skin therapist toooo oooooo,God will soooo jam u with blessing dat u'll soo not recover eeeeh bless ur kind heart mke u do start our own ooo 4 boys weeey get badd ass ideas.

Anonymous said...

GOOD job linda

Unknown said...

Linda God bless you, you are my inspiration in life

Anonymous said...

Linda I was one of the girls you selected when you did the first selection. You met us at Muri Okinola Street in V.I. I told you, Mrs Morsi and the business consultant guy about my proposal. You personally said you liked it and I shouldn't worry. I have been keeping my ears down since, Ive been beside my phone all this while, I even sent a mail to "lindaikeji@gmail.com" only few weeks back because I was wondering how come you hadn't called any of us again since that time and I cc'd Laura in the mail. Only for me to see this today! You even said you were going to call someone you know as regards a job for me, Mrs Morsi gave me her number too but I lost it and I quicky did a welcome back that same day because I was anticipating the call from your team. I never heard back. I wouldn't send this if I wasn't so sure that you all were impressed with my proposal. It's very sad and disheartening. I keep trying and struggling but good things just keep passing me by. Congrats to the other girls who made it. God bless you Linda

Anonymous said...

Well done Linda, may grace to ur elbow, may God grant you too ur heart desires.

Unknown said...

Nyc 1 linda...God will bless u,u need to set up 1 for we guys too soo we won't slp wit women for money #smilez

Unknown said...

Nyc 1 linda.....God will bless u,u need to set up one for we guys too Sooo we won't sleep with women for money#smilez

Unknown said...

I have always thought that you look very humane in your pictures, now am very certain that you are. It's good to give back.The hand of the giver is always on top, am also sure that soon we will be having "I'd rather be self-made" campaigns fully sponsored by companies as part of their CSR. Remain blessed.

Anonymous said...

LINDA, THIS IS HOW IT IS DONE. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF GAME CHANGERS. CHANGE A LIFE AND YOU SOW A SEED OF IMMENSE RETURN!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!

Q.M. said...

waoooooow linda God Bless you I pray that I could do more than this one day

Unknown said...

God bless you more Linda, I must commend you my sis for this Godly work. I pray we get more of your type that can help the youth. Thanks and Remain good.

itohan said...

Short of words, well as u hv put smiles on dis beautiful ladies heart, so shall God almighty crowns u with d bone of ur bone, dat husband dat will make u smile all d days of ur life dear. I hardly commented but I couldn't resist d particularly post; Linda u are really beautiful fr d inside, it only takes d beautiful ones fr inside todo way u jus did, my love for u has really increase, God bless U dear

Peace Ogochukwu said...

I gat TEETH.
I LOVE LINDA IKEJI.

Unknown said...

Nice one Linda, I shall be waiting

Peace Ogochukwu said...

Like

Anonymous said...

Great work Linda. The Lord bless, Keep and replenish u in Jesus name. Amen

Unknown said...

Stupid illiterate...

Gaddiel said...

God bless you real good Ms Linda

Anonymous said...

now this is what we call CLASS. not some dirty beggy beggy recharge card low life blogs .
God bless you Linda. and may God complete your life with a blissful matrimony.

Anonymous said...

Thank you Linda. Remain blessed

simsony said...

Linda you are too much God will reward and bless you more abundantly. This is what celebrity shld be all about.

Unknown said...

This is remarkable! I hope to be among the next set of girls*grin* God bless u abundantly.

SIMPLYCOCK said...

Keep representing Linda...

I love you!!!!!

Unknown said...

God bless u Linda,true success is helping others to grow too

Unknown said...

GOD BLESS YOU LINDA..

Unknown said...

They have to be shabbily dressed bcos they dnt hav money?
My dear,wen I dnt hav money,i look my best.

Anonymous said...

Linda Ikeji!!!

I'm so proud of what you are doing here. Please keep it up!!!

Unknown said...

Amen.

Unknown said...

@tefe; as you said, the world has started to fight that trend. The world has not beaten that trend. When there are as many women presidents and leaders as men, you can start to kick against feminist NGOs. Actually, the fight against sexual discrimination has just began, and you already sound defeated.

Anonymous said...

I totally agree with you

Anonymous said...

Linda, I like this hair. It's very natural looking. The auburn color rocks.

Unknown said...

WELLDONE LINDA. I usually read up stories from ur blog but hardly commented. But am so touched by ur act of generosity. Keep up d gud work.

Unknown said...

Ikeji Linda! God will bless not just you, but the generations of people coming after you....Your children's children will bask in the glories of your achievements.... Jisie Ike daa!

Unknown said...

for that amazing step and effort its only God who can pay you back

Anonymous said...

Linda what about people abroad and really want to start a business but i've no cash,, please consider some of us... i really want to start a business of mine but abroad is not what most Nigerians think it is.... please do reply

Anonymous said...

It would be nice if u could advice men to set up ngos to help male entrepreneurs, after all, we have more male millionaires than females. As for Linda, she's done a great job and FYI it's her money and she can do with it whatever she desires, am sure strangers don't dictate to u how to spend urs. Take care

Unknown said...

Well done Linda.

Instead of gossiping or waiting for help from practically nowhere, you have seen that the help you need lies within.
You have become a center stage of focus.
God will continue to give you ideas. Women like you can become President in this country.

See, i read through you long story even though i hate to read, somehow, i saw how far you have come and how your "I' d rather be self made" was born. So conceptual.

Weldon, you should be proud of yourself.

keep it up. dont look back.

segun fajol said...

inspired....God bless you

Davids said...

The Lord continue to bless you real good in Jesus name. Keep it up.

Unknown said...

You are simply the best.... God bless you richly

Unknown said...

U 'r indeed a source of encouragement and inspiration! God bless u real good!

Anonymous said...

Thank you .
No pain , No Gain.
Everyone now know the STORY behind the GLORY.
I am proud of you.

Anonymous said...

Thank you .
No pain , No Gain.
Everyone can know the STORY behind the GLORY.
I am proud of you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Adeoye J. O. said...

I am always hard-put to make comments on any forum, but this information takes the cake. I just have to say something.
God will continue to enlarge your coast. Your ointment of Blessing shall never run dry. As you dig deep to bring your resources to bear and bring our young ladies out of poverty, may you and yours never know poverty again. What you are doing is what altruistic individuals ought to do but how many are really altruistic?

God Bless your sources, they shall never run dry. Keep at it Ma, we will also soon join you as the Lord strengthens us, to make young Nigerians happy and to encourage them to realise that with a little push and by the dint of blessed hard work, they will surely succeed like the Lindas of this world. I feel highly inspired. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Linda this experience has to be published into a book that will transform lives I became stronger than ever. Thank God you did not give up.

Anonymous said...

More grease to your elbow Linda. I was really inspired by this story. There is this quote by Auther Ashe "From what we earn we make a living. What we give however makes a LIFE" May our Lord Jesus Christ shine his face on you and all the young ladies and be gracious unto you all. Mido

nonyelum ngini said...

God bless u

Anonymous said...

Linda, I just dont like you because of your name(because it means snakes and I dislike snakes). But with this experience I have fallen in love with your personality and pray that God will open heaven and release in abundance for you. Bu8ilding life will last forever because whatever you have done in love to save the life of others is done to GOD. Your family name will continue to live in the life of all those you helped out of misery.

I pray that God will give you a happy home according to His will.


God bless you.

Anonymous said...

Great job

Fadar Francis said...

I had always been convinced that you really struggled to get to where you are today, and now as you have taken this bold step of supporting young female entrepreneurs, I pray God settles you in all ramification. Keep the good work alive, you are really an INSPIRATION!

Fadar Francis said...

I had always been convinced that you really struggled to get to where you are today, and now as you have taken this bold step of supporting young female entrepreneurs, I pray God settles you in all ramification. Keep the good work alive, you are really an INSPIRATION!

Fadar Francis said...

I had always been convinced that you really struggled to get to where you are today, and now as you have taken this bold step of supporting young female entrepreneurs, I pray God settles you in all ramification. Keep the good work alive, you are really an INSPIRATION!

Anonymous said...

Good talk,well said....Linda please tk note.

Unknown said...

God bless you for your efforts, Linda Ikeji. Your coasts will only get larger by God's grace. I pray we receive helpers to girls who can't even access the Internet to get information like these, cos of untold hardships in get food to eat not to talk of owning an Internet-enabled phone. God bless you once again.

Anonymous said...

All na eye service

Anonymous said...

All na eye service

Unknown said...

Yeeeeep

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