Campaign Story

Business Name: CHRI-MARK Cold Drinks & Food Hub

Owner: Christian, 40, trader relocated from Onitsha to Akwa Ibom

Location: Itam / Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo

Problem: In many new estates in Uyo and Ikot Ekpene, 500+ families trek far to buy cold pure water, bottled water, and soft drinks. Most shops sell warm drinks due to poor power.

Solution: I will run a distribution hub with deep freezer + small solar backup to provide ALWAYS-COLD drinks 24/7, plus home delivery with push-cart.

My Experience: 2+ years as sales assistant in drinks shop in Onitsha Main Market. I know suppliers, pricing, stock management. Daily sales target: N20k – N25k.

Startup Cost Breakdown (N3.8M):

• Deep freezer + solar backup: N1,050,000

• Initial stock (50 bags water, 20 crates): N900,000

• Kiosk rent 6 months: N400,000

• Shelves, cooler, signage: N350,000

• Room, CAC, transport: N550,000

• Contingency: N550,000

Revenue Plan:

• Month 1-2: Profit N100k – N150k/month

• Month 3-6: Profit N200k – N300k/month

• Year 1: Employ 1 Akwa Ibom youth

Why Support Me: This is not dash, it’s investment in a business that will sustain a family and serve a community. I will provide free water to 2 elderly daily and train 1 youth per year.

Even N1,000 helps buy 2 bags of pure water. All expenses will be updated with receipts here.

Thank you.