By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-UTEH:

KINGSLEY MORDI hails from Oshimili North Local Government Area. Though he has a B.Sc. in Public Administration, yet he enrolled in the Delta State Government’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) in the 2015/2016 Cycle when he could not get a white-collar job. Trained in Interlocking, he is now the CEO of Kings & Rehoboth Limited.

Six years after, Kingsley has grown to become a job creation trainer, an employer, a seasoned entrepreneur and a goal-getter. He shares his success story.

“Though challenging, I am happy. The Orientation and Personal Effectiveness Training contributed 90% to my success, while the hands-on training was 10%.

“Currently, I own two factories. From 100 moulds, I now have 10,000 moulds. I have acquired 5 iron moulds, extra water tank, compacting machine, foreign mart for concrete stamping. I have diversified into supplying of sand and granite in tipper and trucks.

“I have bought lands in 3 different locations through the profit of my handiwork. I bought a Toyota Sienne and I also use same for transportation when I am less busy. I am a resource person to community-based NGOs.

I have trained more than 15 persons. I have 3 permanent staff and more than 10 contract staff. I have not built a house but hope to start one before the end of this year. STEP gave me a new name and face and, in my town, people call me Nwa Okowa meaning Okowa’s son. I am a symbol of prosperity for all Deltans.”