She made her first Million!
For years, Mildred’s life was defined by hard work, resilience, and sacrifice. At 40 years old, she was already the proud founder of Vendas Global Concepts, a business she started in 2014 out of her deep commitment to empowerment and community service.
Her business operated through two strong arms: a leather production and training centre where she taught artisan skills to youth and women, and a cleaning services company offering eco-friendly solutions to homes and businesses across Abuja.
Despite her dedication, Mildred struggled. She trained others, crafted quality leather products, and delivered reliable cleaning services, yet her rewards were inconsistent. Larger, high-paying clients seemed out of reach, and her analogue systems and limited visibility kept her constrained. By the time she heard about the Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs (DSE) Training, implemented by Tech Herfrica in partnership with GIZ, DTC Nigeria, the European Union, and GOPA Worldwide, she was emotionally drained.
“I felt invisible,” she recalls. “I was doing everything right, but I wasn’t getting the results I dreamed of.”
On the first day of the DSE training, Mildred sat quietly, carrying the weight of her unrealised potential. But everything began to change as the sessions unfolded. The training introduced her to the power of digital tools in the simplest and most practical ways. She learnt how to design professional business materials on Canva, but most importantly, she was introduced to Quotation Maker—a tool that would later transform her business.
Shortly after the training, Mildred came across a golden opportunity: a high-profile cleaning contract at an embassy, working directly for an ambassador. This time, instead of sending an informal proposal, she applied what she had learnt. Using Quotation Maker, she created a polished, branded, and structured quotation.
The professionalism of her presentation instantly positioned her as a credible and competitive
service provider.
The result? Within a week of completing the job, Vendas Global Concepts earned its first ₦1 million from a single contract.
“It felt unreal,” she says. “For the first time, I knew I could compete at the top level.”
This was more than just a financial win. For Mildred, it was validation that her years of hard work had not been in vain. It was proof that women-led businesses, with the right digital tools and training, could access elite clientele and thrive.
Today, Mildred is scaling her business with confidence. Her cleaning company is expanding its client base, whilst her leather training centre continues to empower more young women.
Mildred’s transformation is exactly what Tech Herfrica’s work is about. By delivering the DSE curriculum in collaboration with GIZ, DTC Nigeria, the European Union, and GOPA Worldwide, Tech Herfrica isn’t just teaching digital skills—it is unlocking economic mobility, restoring hope, and empowering entrepreneurs to achieve real breakthroughs.
For Mildred, the journey from frustration to her first million-naira contract is a powerful reminder that with the right tools and support, overlooked entrepreneurs can break barriers, scale their businesses, and thrive in the digital economy.
“Today, I feel seen and valued,” she says. “I now know that I have what it takes to compete—and
win.”