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BY SUNNY A. DAVID, AWKA
In a heartwarming and inspiring tale, the founder of GUO, Chief Godwin Okeke, shares his remarkable journey to becoming a millionaire at the tender age of 21.
In a video commemorating his 75th birthday, Chief Okeke recounts how he left his village just three days after the Nigerian Civil War ended in 1970 and arrived in Onitsha, where he experienced God’s blessings and began his path to success.
His rags-to-riches story serves as a testament to his resilience, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit.
“As I arrived in Onitsha in my father’s 404 saloon car, surveying the damage the war had caused, I was about to leave the market near the Fegge Police Station when some people approached me.
“They asked if I could take them to Enugu. I told them I hadn’t been outside Onitsha since the end of the war, but I would do it for 1 pound per person.
“They agreed, and eight of them jumped into my Peugeot 404. I made 8 pounds in one trip, and without hesitation, I drove them to Enugu.
“At Ogbete in Enugu, another group asked if I was going back to Onitsha, and I collected another 8 pounds, making a total of 16 pounds. At that time, there were hardly any vehicles on the road, as people were still hiding in their villages.
“I was amazed at the amount of money I had made and decided to go back to my village in Adazi-Ani to inform my parents about what I had seen and experienced in Onitsha.
“My parents were worried that I had left without telling them, and they even tried to punish me. However, once I explained what had happened, they calmed down. My mother was more concerned about my safety than the money I had made.
“I assured them that nothing would happen to me and that I would be returning to Onitsha early the next morning to start a new business.
“The money I had made from the trips, I gave to my parents without keeping any for myself. From 6 am the next day, I was running back and forth between Onitsha and Enugu, making good money”, he said.
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