Some Nigerians have raised N1.8 million for Ogwu Benjamin Chijioke, one of the #EndBadGovernance protesters, in Lagos.
On Thursday, a protest against economic hardship and soaring inflation began in various parts of the country.
The protests have been dubbed ’10 Days of Rage’ with the hashtag #EndBadGovernance.
Speaking with Channels TV at one of the protest grounds, Chijioke, who was with a bicycle, said he is on the streets to “fight for the future of my son”.
He said Goodluck Benjamin, his 13-year-old child, is a computer programmer who “requires millions of naira to pay for his tuition”.
“I am alone. I am riding from Mile 2, Festac. My son at 13 is a programmer but I can not even buy data for him to learn more. I can’t even pay for the tuition fees, millions of naira. At 13, he can programme games. Goodluck Benjamin is his name. My name is Ogwu Benjamin Chijioke,” he said.
“I would rather die on the streets than die at home. I can not sit down and watch the future of my son go to waste. I know I may not have a future again in Nigeria but my son’s future will not waste.”
An X user identified as Morris Monye then shared the clip and pleaded with the public to donate funds for Chijioke’s son. The video rapidly gained traction online.
In an update on Friday morning, Monye said N1.8 million has been raised while sharing a screenshot of his conversation with Chijioke.
N1.8m raised.
Money complete. @Wizarab10 @MrMekzy_
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Thank you all for your benevolence. ❤️ https://t.co/7940lVRS1F pic.twitter.com/4Bq0Ttoz1O
— Morris Monye (@Morris_Monye) August 2, 2024
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