19-YEAR-OLD WASTE SELLER RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP, N8M DONATION AFTER VIRAL VIDEO
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By: Sefiu Ajape
A 19-year-old Nigerian boy, identified as Samuel Adeniyi, who went viral for selling plastic waste and cartons to raise money for his tiling equipment, has received an education scholarship and over N8 million in cash gifts from Nigerians.
The teenager’s story, shared with content creator Bayuztv on Tuesday, touched many and prompted widespread support to help him acquire the necessary tools for his trade.
Samuel, seen dropping a sack of waste items, said he was introduced to the job by a friend who knew about his quest for tiling equipment. He explained, “I need money to buy my work tool. Tiling work, I learnt it at 17, I couldn’t celebrate my freedom from the job because there was no money. I need a cutting machine, a mallet, and a knife. I make N1,000 to N2,000 from a sack that I bring here.”
The interviewer immediately took him for a haircut, helped him change his clothes, and treated him to a restaurant visit. Piqued by Samuel’s dedication to tiling, Bayuztv gifted him a tiling cutting machine, a new phone, and N50,000 for other needs.
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Samuel later introduced the interviewer to his mother, who prayed for the support shown to her son. On Thursday, the interviewer returned and learned from the mother that her husband is not with them and that their family has been struggling. She said, “I have been praying to God to help me. In December, I specifically told Him that if He helps me provide for my family, I will praise Him forever. I need like N200,000 to N300,000 to restart my palm oil business that previously crashed.”
The interviewer presented her with N1 million in cash and took her shopping for foodstuffs worth about N700,000.
“Your boy has gotten over N8 million in donations and scholarships from secondary school to university level,” Bayuztv announced. Both Samuel and his mother rolled on the floor in excitement upon hearing the news, expressing gratitude to Nigerians for their support.
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