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Root and branch approach to profit

By Matthew Green

Published: September 3 2008 03:00 | Last updated: September 3 2008 03:00

Wellington Baiden believes he is standing on the verge of Africa's next oil boom. Only his product is not much use in cars. It works better dabbed behind the ears.

Opening the door to his workshop, the Ghanaian entrepreneur reveals his secret: a mysterious contraption of stainless steel pipes and pressure gauges used to distil essential oils - the plant extracts beloved of perfume makers.

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