"You know Bill Gates? That's where I will be in 50 years.”
Patrick Nsngumuremyi
SWEET SUCCESS
Patrick Nsngumuremyi
By Joseph Rutakangwa
A
story about how a young man
overcame poverty, neglect, and
ignorance to become who he is
today struck a chord with people around the Rulindo district in Rwanda.
As with anyone who overcomes the greatest of odds to wangle enrapturing success,
stories such as these offer hope. Within
them lies a truth or magic or secret elixir, if
you will, that could open up the Aladdin's
cave in our own lives. "The big secret in
life," said media mogul Oprah Winfrey,
"is there is no secret. Whatever your goal.
You can get there if you're willing to work."
While this certainly may be the secret to
Patrick Nsngumuremyi's success to
understand his astounding trajectory, you
need to hear the full story.
Most young adults who go to college to
get a job. But when the African Leadership University freshman arrived on
campus last month, he was here for one
purpose; to start his own company.
"Rwandans are not born to be poor," says
23-year-old Patrick who has already
racked up an impressive resume that
includes