Meet Clara: The Eastern Regional Nurse and Entrepreneur Building a Business Empire While Saving Lives
Clara, a dedicated nurse at the Eastern Regional Hospital, has become an inspiration to many through her remarkable journey in both healthcare and entrepreneurship. Beyond her full-time nursing career, she has successfully built a flourishing business that produces a wide range of homemade food products.
In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide, Clara shared that her passion for midwifery began at home. “I grew up with a single mother who was a midwife and also did petty trading. I was born into it,” she revealed. Although her parents wanted her to attend a teacher training college, she chose to follow her passion for nursing.
Clara completed high school in 2005 and later trained as a midwife, starting her journey in 2006 at the Community Health Nursing Training School in Achiase. She graduated in 2008 and began work as a community health nurse. After taking a study leave, she served at the Gyakye Prison and later continued her midwifery studies, completing her training in 2015. Today, she holds both a degree in midwifery and a master’s degree in public health.
Her entrepreneurial drive began during her school days. “My business started in high school. I used to sell sweets and delicious shito,” she recalled. What began as a small student hustle has grown into a full-fledged food production company. Clara now manufactures and sells several products, including:
Shito
Future powder
Kokonte
Ginger powder
Chilli powder
Groundnut paste
Hausa koko
Palm oil
She emphasizes that relying solely on salary is not enough. According to her, many nurses pay huge sums to relocate to the UK, but the earnings abroad come with high taxes, emotional stress, and the risk of depression—especially for those who leave their children behind. “If I had £10,000, I would still choose to work in Ghana. I have freedom here, and I can run my side business,” she stated.
Clara and her husband have also built a factory where all her products are manufactured. She has an office and a dedicated team of workers to support operations. Despite her busy schedule, Clara remains focused and avoids unnecessary distractions. “After hospital work, I don’t sit to gossip. I rush home to work. I hardly have friends because I don’t even get time to visit anyone,” she said.
She praised her husband for being supportive but made it clear that she doesn’t depend entirely on him financially. She proudly recalled how she contributed significantly when they were building their house. “We had land but were renting. When it was time for us to move to our own home, I supported him fully,” she added.
Clara believes that while some make more money abroad, they often overlook the emotional cost, including family separation. Many of her customers who live outside Ghana place orders for her products, which she ships nationwide.
Today, Clara is the CEO of Nayag Infinity Enterprise, a thriving business that continues to grow. She encourages young people—especially nurses—not to depend solely on salaries but to develop their own sources of income.
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