Nigerians raise N1.8m for #EndBadGovernance protester’s son to study programming

• On the inaugural day of the End Bad Government and Hunger protest in Nigeria, one demonstrator seized the spotlight with a poignant speech.
• Captured in a viral video, he poured his heart out, revealing his heartbreaking struggle to fulfill an urgent need for his son.
• The emotional outpouring sparked a wave of reactions, with countless Nigerians sharing their thoughts and opinions.
• Moved by his plight, compassionate Nigerians rallied together, raising a staggering N1.8 million.

In a powerful show of unity, Nigerians have banded together to raise an impressive N1.8 million for Ogwu Benjamin Chijioke, one of the ardent #EndBadGovernance protesters in Lagos.

As discontent over economic hardship and runaway inflation ignited across the nation, protests erupted on Thursday, with demonstrators passionately voicing their grievances under the banner of ‘10 Days of Rage’ and the resonant hashtag #EndBadGovernance.

Chijioke, who arrived at the protest site on his bicycle, spoke with Channels TV, his voice heavy with determination. “I am on the streets to fight for the future of my son,” he declared, capturing the hearts of many with his earnest plea.

He said Goodluck Benjamin, his 13-year-old child, is a computer programmer who “requires millions of naira to pay for his tuition”.

In viral video, he averred;

“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.”

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The emotional clip quickly made its way online, thanks to an X user named Morris Monye, who shared Chijioke’s heartfelt message and urged the public to donate to his cause.

The video struck a chord with viewers, rapidly gaining momentum and spreading like wildfire across social media.

By Friday morning, Monye provided an update that left many inspired: the collective generosity of Nigerians had resulted in a remarkable N1.8 million raised for Chijioke.

He shared a screenshot of his conversation with the grateful father, marking a triumphant moment in the fight against adversity and a testament to the power of community solidarity.