An SHS graduate has revealed how he has turned the sale of traditional kitchen utensils, particularly mortars and pestles, into a source of livelihood.
According to the young entrepreneur, the business can earn him as much as GH¢1,000 in a single day, providing him with an alternative to formal employment after completing secondary school.
The graduate’s experience highlights how some young people are exploring small-scale businesses and traditional trades as ways of generating income rather than waiting for conventional office jobs.
Mortars and pestles remain widely used in Ghanaian homes, particularly for preparing traditional meals such as fufu. The utensils are also purchased by food vendors, households and other customers who rely on them for preparing various ingredients.
Speaking about his business, the graduate reportedly explained that selling the items has become financially rewarding for him, with some days bringing earnings of up to GH¢1,000.
His story challenges the perception that completing secondary school must immediately lead to employment in the formal sector. Instead, it demonstrates how entrepreneurship and identifying demand for everyday products can provide alternative opportunities for young people.
The continued use of mortars and pestles in Ghanaian households has helped sustain a market for the products. Despite the availability of modern kitchen appliances, many people continue to use the traditional utensils for preparing certain foods and ingredients.
The graduate’s decision to focus on the trade therefore appears to have been driven by the existing demand for the products.
However, the reported GH¢1,000 daily income is his personal claim and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or standard income for everyone who enters the business. Earnings from small-scale trading can vary depending on factors such as sales volume, operating costs, location and customer demand.
His account nevertheless offers an example of how young Ghanaians are finding ways to create income through entrepreneurship and the sale of locally used products.
The story also draws attention to the economic opportunities that can exist in traditional trades and businesses that serve everyday needs.
For young people looking at different ways to become financially independent after secondary school, the graduate’s experience illustrates the potential of identifying a market and building a business around products that continue to have demand.
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“I make GH¢1,000, or at least GH¢800, a day from selling mortars and pestles.”
— A mortar and pestle seller asserts. pic.twitter.com/TlS7l09pop
— 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) September 22, 2026
Source: Thepressradio.com
