A Nigerian man celebrated on social media that his 55-year-old mother was desperate to make ends meet against all odds.
Osaretin Michael shared on LinkedIn that his mother graduated from the University of Benin but could not find a job in that long years.
He said that she decided to become a trader in a market in Edo Benin state.
Although she did not make much money from the business, she was able to co-finance his undergraduate education.
Michael praised his mother for “stooping low” in the trading business, calling her a role model.
He added that despite being ridiculed by friends, she continued to work and was willing to sacrifice her resources to ensure that he had a bright future.
In his words:
“This woman despite earning little from her trade, still co-sponsored me during my undergraduate days at the University of Benin and periodically sacrificed whatever means available to her just to make me have a brighter future. “She has always been my example right from day one and the thought of her stooping low to become a ” market trader” despite her educational qualification and ridicule from her peers just to provide for her children, inspires me to work harder in life so that all her sacrifices won’t be in vain.”
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Below are some social media users comments:
@Isah Kabiru wrote:
“Osaretin Michael mums are the best inspiration we can get with their prayers forth back and so and their healing calmly chosen speeches it will get you up and running.”
@Omolara Akanji wrote: “I love, respect and pray always for Nigerian women of valor, who go the extra mile to get their children the necessities of life. May God bless her and lengthen her days to eat the fruit of her labor in good health of mind and body “
@Olayemi Asaaju wrote:
“Your mum didn’t ‘stoop low’ she stood tall! ‘Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might’.
“Your mum is a woman of courage and resilience. God keep her stronger.
“God bless all mothers and grant them grace to live long in sound health and mind.”
Julio Ngankam remarked: “I can gratify such words because I grew in the same situation. What if said my mom is a great model as you said in the post. Thanks for raising our mothers. They sacrifice every day for our good.”
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