Nigerian Vendor Refuses to Inflate Wedding Souvenir Price, Citing Business Integrity.
A Nigerian vendor has shared her decision to turn down a lucrative wedding souvenir deal after being pressured to artificially hike her prices for personal gain.
The vendor, identified as Yemmie (X handle: @Emerytarah000), revealed that she was approached to supply palm oil souvenirs for a wedding scheduled in November. However, the intermediary insisted she add ₦1,300 to the price of each unit so he could profit from the difference.
Yemmie explained that her standard price was ₦3,600 per litre, but the man urged her to charge ₦5,000 per litre, reasoning that the couple lived abroad. She said she declined the request, stressing that such a move would compromise her credibility and reputation as a vendor.
In her own words:
“I told him I wanted to sell at ₦3,600 per litre, but he insisted I should tell them ₦5,000 just because the couple lives abroad. I explained how this would affect my business, but he still wouldn’t listen. So, I told him to get another vendor. A better opportunity is ahead.”
Yemmie further emphasized the importance of trust and fairness in business:
“Business is about integrity. Earlier this year, someone brought me a souvenir job, and we agreed on a 60/40 sharing. Everyone was happy, and that same person has brought me three more jobs since then. That’s how partnerships grow.”
She added, “There’s nothing wrong with giving a percentage to whoever connects you to a gig. But adding your own markup on top of my price and still expecting a cut is double-charging, and it kills credibility. Integrity keeps customers coming back; quick gains without fairness may look sweet today, but they close doors tomorrow.”
The story has sparked positive reactions on social media, with many praising her commitment to honesty over short-term profit.
- @Ajokehub commented: “Because of your honesty, God will send better gigs to you.”
- Yemmie responded: “Amen, in as much as I need that sale, omo make nobody spoil my name abeg.”
