What lucrative businesses are there in UJ? Well here they are.

The university environment is not just a citadel of knowledge but an environment filled with vast business and career opportunities.

While students spend time working on their class grades, aiming for 3.00, its also not a taboo that they can earn money doing other things.

I spoke with students of this institution( university of Jos) about what businesses they think are highly creative and the mentions were not just similar but from my observations they are very true.

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So, the question was, "what business do you think is most lucrative for students in the university of Jos and why?"

The most common replies were:

1. Selling of accessories
2. Make-up and cosmetics
3. Bakery/ Baking
4. Photography
5. Internet cafe centres, typing and binding
6. Sales consultant.

Reply 1.

Selling clothes, shoes, makeup and cosmetics
They are basic necessities
Then making snacks and baked stuff too because there's always a party or celebration 😂

Reply 2.

To me....its all these - photocopy, typing, binding Business centre.

Because that's the only Business that you can see customers daily,

Reply 3.

Shoe, clothes and accessories because students like fashion.

Reply 4.

I think there are a number of lucrative businesses for students
there's cafe work.
Sales consultant.
You can also attach yourself to a company depending on your skills.

Reply 5.

Sales of wears, jewelries, cosmetics etc
Less competition, stronger monopoly and more money.
Make your pick, and smile to the bank in no time.

Reply 6.

There's graphics designs for campaign posters and others
Clothes,shoes, bags
Generally make up stuffs
Even cosmetics

so the university of Jos, provides a wide option of business ventures for its students.

Maybe you've been thinking of what to venture into while you are still studying, then these are the options i have gotten for you.

You might also be interested in this article-5-stress-free-and-high-paying-jobs-to take on as a student.

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