A group of school children from a timid village in Cameroon have touched the hearts of many as they embark on a challenging journey to Nigeria in pursuit of education.
The emotional video of these young children trekking long distances to attend school has stirred widespread empathy and concern for their plight.
The children, facing a dire lack of educational opportunities in their own village due to an ongoing crisis in Cameroon, have taken matters into their own hands to ensure they continue their education.
With no open schools available in their homeland, the children decided to make the arduous journey to Nigeria, where they hope to find access to quality and sound education.
A benevolent man, moved by the determination of these young learners, decided to intervene and offer assistance to them on their quest. The man took the time to speak with them and understand their situation.
The children shared their heartbreaking story, revealing that they lacked the financial means to procure bicycles, which would have been a more feasible mode of transportation.
Furthermore, even if they managed to obtain bicycles, the poor state of roads in their village would render the use of bikes ineffective.
The compassionate man promptly hired two bike men and paid N20k to transport the children to the border of Cameroon and Nigeria.
From there, the children would continue their journey on foot, trekking back to their remote village, as no other mode of transportation could access the area.
Netizens Reactions…
@237johnscott2 said; “One thing I have always said Nigerians are the best of all humans in Africa no matter the hate the whole world has for them. Much love from Cameroon.”
@ay_komo stated; “I have trekked like this in school. God bless you sir. If they need foster parent kindly let me know. Also opportunity 4 dem to study in Canada. pls.”
@tebitcindybright said; “God bless u sir we the Cameroon community appreciate u so much ur good heart will take u to higher levels in Jesus name.”
@godsfavorite398 commented; “Nigerian people are so loving and caring aswear my reason of loving u people sir thanks alot ur kind hearted and ur generosity may God bless you.”
@presichongoal added: “I am a Cameroonian and saying thank you for the gesture is an understatement may God replenish and end the ongoing crisis in the anglophone regions.”
@emmypec said: “Back then, I just can’t say it but my children won’t experience 0.5% of what I experienced! God bless Every struggling Individual out there.”
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