Her story
But her husband did not support it, so she set aside her ambitions. Then the Boko Haram conflict tore through Maiduguri, displacing her family and shattering the life they once knew. Crisis forced change, and Ruth seized the opportunity to do what she had always wanted: she started a small business. Today, that business is the lifeline of her household, keeping her children in school, putting food on the table, and giving her a sense of purpose she never knew she was missing.
Yet even through the daily grind of survival, Ruth has remained hopeful and determined. She dreams of stabilizing and growing her business so that it no longer just sustains her family, but elevates them—providing a cushion against future crises and ensuring her children never have to experience the uncertainty she has lived through.