Jason Njoku stirs reactions as he gifts son Nokia 5310 phone on 11th birthday

•  Iroko TV CEO, Jason Njoku gifted his son, Obi a Nokia 5310 phone for his 11th birthday.
• Jason explained on X that he plans to get a smartphone for him only when he turns 16.
• Jason’s move subsequently triggered accolades from netizens who supported his decision.

Jason Njoku, the CEO of Iroko TV, has generated a buzz online after presenting his son, Obi, with a unique birthday gift – a Nokia 5310 phone to mark his 11th birthday.

Sharing photos of the special moment on X, a microblogging platform, Jason revealed that Obi had been pestering them for a phone, leading to the thoughtful yet unconventional gift choice.

In a move that has sparked widespread admiration for his parenting approach, Jason explained that the decision to opt for a feature phone without apps was deliberate, with plans to upgrade to a smartphone when Obi turns 16.

This gesture resonated with many online, who praised Jason’s wise and restrained approach to introducing his child to the world of mobile technology.

By choosing a basic feature phone, Jason is teaching Obi the value of simplicity and the importance of waiting for the right moment to embrace more advanced technology.

Captioning the post, he wrote:

“Yesterday was Obi’s 11th birthday 🥰. His been asking for a phone. So we got him one. The no apps Nokia 5310 feature phone. 🤣. He can get a smart phone when his 16. 🙏🏾”

See the post below:

Yesterday was Obi's 11th birthday 🥰. His been asking for a phone. So we got him one. The no apps Nokia 5310 feature phone. 🤣. He can get a smart phone when his 16. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/vU450fpDrQ

— Mazi Chukwuma Jason Njoku (@JasonNjoku) July 31, 2024

Reacting, One @coachyawe wrote: “Happy to see that sensible parenting still exists.”

@naturalboifilmz wrote: “This is how God works. He is the God of process. No matter how much you pray or fast for something, he won’t answer your prayer until the time is right. Unfortunately, people often want to jump the process. That’s why after many people make money they end up losing their lives, health, or everything they’ve gained.”

@ELizabethFoloki wrote: “I have noticed how intentional you and your wife are in raising your children with modesty despite your influence and exposure, God bless you.”

@cbmfly wrote: “This is laudable. Awesome practice! I wish many parents could emulate this and build the right skillset out of the moral decadence on the Internet.”