My name is Hawa Aluede. I am in Lagos, Nigeria.

I'm a graduate and a small-business owner. Growing up, my mother owned a business of her own, and she instilled in me the need for being independent by earning money to support myself and also to help support the family.

I am in the textile business. I sell local fabrics (Ankara).

I also have started selling ladies' handbags.

My loan would be used for purchasing goods, including handbags and ladies' wear.