NYSC Member Celebrates Mother Who Sold Palm Oil to Sponsor Her Education
A Female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member recently garnered attention on social media after sharing her heartwarming story of how her widowed mother single-handedly financed her education by selling palm oil and taking on menial jobs. The image has resonated with many Nigerians,sparking a wave of congratulations and well wishes for the corper on social media.
A Female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member recently garnered attention on social media after sharing her heartwarming story of how her widowed mother single-handedly financed her education by selling palm oil and taking on menial jobs.
The female corp member, whose identity has not been disclosed, expressed immense gratitude towards her mother for her unwavering support and dedication throughout her academic journey. According to the NYSC member, her mother worked tirelessly to ensure that she had access to quality education, despite facing the challenges of widowhood.
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The young woman,who is completing her mandatory service year,shared a picture of herself alongside her mom while the elder woman processed palm oil.The caption alongside the photo expresses the corper's deep appreciation for her mother's unwavering support.
The image has resonated with many Nigerians,sparking a wave of congratulations and well wishes for the corper on social media. Commenters have also applauded the mother's dedication,with some offering advice for the future. One user suggested,"My best advice is for her to tap into that idea of selling the oil rather than go looking for job.She's got an oil job at hand."
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Another user highlighted the misconception surrounding individuals engaged in such businesses, emphasizing that the mother's occupation did not define her financial status and that she was likely financially secure, despite being a widow.
"Ashamed of who,biko [please]?Palm oil seller mom?This woman most probably commands personal bank account that is bigger than that of mid-level salary earner!Public appreciation,maybe.But Mama surely isn't poor,widowhood or not,unless if she doesn't own this drum of gold."