Obi Cubana rejoices as street hawker he sponsored graduates in Law
Video: Obi Cubana celebrates as his sponsored street hawker becomes law graduate
Abdullateef Fowewe
Viral street hawker, Jeremiah Ekuma, has graduated with a law degree from Ebonyi State University after businessman Obi Cubana sponsored his education.
Video link: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17GZgpiBhg/
Jeremiah came into the spotlight in January 2022 when he was filmed giving money to inmates inside a prison bus in Lagos.
His act of kindness drew public attention and eventually attracted support from Cubana and others.
Sharing the news on Instagram on Monday, Jeremiah reflected on his five-year journey through law school.
He wrote, “Today, a journey that started with little or no hope of crossing the finish line has come to an amazing end. A raw but naked hope of becoming a lawyer that I had. How the hope crashed and how I started again, even in a bigger and better way, through the invaluable support of the good people of Nigeria.
“A journey not devoid of normal university ups and downs. Falling and getting up now and then, knowing that I can’t afford to disappoint the world. It was five years of diverse experiences.
“Today, by the grace of God, the final curtain has been drawn, and I’m happy y’all walked this path with me. I can’t appreciate your candid support enough. A true testament of your philanthropy and services to humanity.
“Thank you for making my dream a reality. For keeping to all your promises; #obi_cubana #iam_hymans #lush_eby #winihyc #rockyemmyphotography #daddyfreeze. And hundreds of others who supported me in one way or the other. I’m so grateful.”
Reacting to the post, Obi Cubana wrote, “On 19th January 2022, when the offers were placed before you, you chose education! You made the best choice. Today, you are a 2025 law graduate!!
“You could have chosen to take the money and walk away to a temporal comfort and live for the moment, but you were wise to choose education!
“Today you have both education and the money, and more ahead!!! Congratulations, Jerry, the world is yours!!!
“Thank you, my brothers’ #daddyfreeze #iam_hymans for being part of this great sacrifice. The bigger job is ahead of us. Jerry MUST be successful! #jerryluck_”
