“We Won’t Sell Our Bodies to Survive!” — Bayelsa Women Declare War on Survival Pressure
By Passman Akpos
A Bayelsa woman, Hon. Myown Birigeni, has celebrated three women—including herself—for choosing legitimate entrepreneurship and hard work as pathways to financial independence rather than compromising their bodies to meet their basic needs.
Birigeni, in a message celebrating her “WCW” (Woman Crush Wednesday), highlighted the entrepreneurial efforts of Ayibapiriye Nicole Kekebhar, Sydney and herself, describing them as strong Bayelsa women who are “hustling genuinely to earn a living.
According to her, the three women are pursuing different businesses as they work to build sustainable livelihoods.
Nicole Kekebhar is involved in seafood sales and cooking, while Sydney works as an agent in land and property transactions. Birigeni said she is involved in the sale of Kiboroki herbal medicine and Sunking solar energy products.
She emphasized that their different ventures demonstrate that women can create income through legitimate businesses, persistence and consistency.
“Consistency is all that matters. Whatever you do, may God bless every hustling lady out there,” Birigeni said.
Her message has also sparked conversations about the economic pressures confronting women, particularly young women trying to survive in an increasingly difficult economy.
Beyond celebrating individual businesses, the post highlights the importance of creating opportunities that enable women to earn independently and pursue entrepreneurship without being forced into exploitative situations because of financial hardship.
For many women, starting small businesses—whether in food, agriculture, property, retail, renewable energy or other sectors—can provide a pathway toward greater economic independence.
Birigeni’s message ultimately carries a simple appeal: women who are working honestly to build their lives deserve encouragement, support and recognition.
As she prayed for “every hustling lady out there,” the message was clear—success may not come overnight, but consistency, dignity and determination can become powerful tools for building a better future.
