Posted by Amarachi on Fri 17th May, 2024 - tori.ng
Obi said that when he inquired about how Tolu knew about him, the kid replied that he had been following him since the election days and was inspired by the nice things people around him said about the politician.
An 11-year-old primary school student, Tolu was overjoyed after the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, acknowledged the letter he wrote to him.
The message by the boy was a letter of invitation to his graduation ceremony at Corona School in Gbagada, Lagos.
The former Anambra State governor didn't just honour the invite but gave him a cheque.
According to Obi, he was touched by the courage of the young lad, which made him think of such a brave action.
Obi said that when he inquired about how Tolu knew about him, the kid replied that he had been following him since the election days and was inspired by the nice things people around him said about the politician.
Obi said: "I urged him to study hard and resist the temptation to follow the crowd when it is wrong. In that moment, I envisioned a brighter future for the boy child, and for entire Nigeria, led by young trailblazers like Tolu, who will excel in various fields and bring positive change. With the best education and a strong moral compass, this young boy and every boy child will rise above their challenges and shine as beacons of hope to shape a better tomorrow for their generation."