Nigerian realtor, Onyelike Darlington shares a poignant experience as he recounts encountering a former university student from their alma mater, Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), selling buns at a local market.
Darlington reflects on how the student, once regarded as one of the brightest in their department, now sustains himself through the humble trade of bun-selling in their shared state of Imo.
Moved to tears by this stark contrast, Darlington offers the struggling graduate comfort, a monetary gift, and his business card, hoping to provide some form of support and encouragement in the face of adversity.
“Tears filled my eyes today when i ran into one of the most brilliant student in my department at Imsu then, he is selling buns at EkeUkwu owerri market. I sincerely felt for him when i hugged him and told him not to worry. Anyway i had no option than to gift him some money and my complimentary card which he called me immediately. “Well Lets see what the lord will do,” he wrote.
The post sparks a discourse on social media about the harsh realities of unemployment and the unpredictable nature of life in Nigeria.