UNILAG Lady Living in Flooded House Gets N10 Million Naira from Generous People

UNILAG Lady Living in Flooded House Gets N10 Million Naira from Generous People

  • A young lady living in a flooded house received an outpouring of support after her story, shared by @ositapopcorn, went viral on TikTok
  • In a recent video, the man who brought the UNILAG student's plight to light revealed that he had received N10 million in generous donations
  • The university's student body also offered Aminat Ajikobi free accommodation in the hostel to support her education

A young lady, Aminat Ajikobi, who previously lived in a flooded home received an incredible wave of support after @ositapopcorn shared her story, which went viral on TikTok.

Recently, the advocate disclosed that he had gathered N10 million in donations for the UNILAG student.

UNILAG student Marriam Ajikobi gets N10 million naira from donations after her story went viral
UNILAG student gets N10 million. Photo credit: @ositapopcorn
Source: TikTok

To further assist, the university's student body also provided Aminat Ajikobi with free hostel accommodation to facilitate her studies, as shown by @ositapopcorn.

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Watch the video here.

Aminat Ajokobi's interview that went viral

Prior to receiving the gift, Legit.ng had reported that a Nigerian man, @ositapopcorn, known for reaching out to the poor and helping them, shared the heartbreaking story of a UNILAG student named Aminat Ajikobi.

@ositapopcorn visited Aminat with his team, and she took them on a tour of her water-logged slum abode.

The water has already turned black, showing it has been in that dormant state for a long time.

Nigerians react to donations for UNILAG student

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

Oludesire said:

“Where was the guardian all this year's?? why are they showing up now? Aminat should invest the money make sure her other siblings get premium education or vocations.”

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Similoluwa:

“I’m happyyyyy…I noticed her smile in class recently….God bless everyone of youu.”

Hanih:

“This is the most transparent platform I have witnessed as a Nigerian. Thank you for using your influence to uplift Amina. God will arise for you too.”

Steven:

“I hope the guardian didn’t suddenly become involved for financial reasons.”

Vicky_fashionhome:

“Luck finally found her, she said she don’t think she’s ever lucky…. God showed her mercy.”

IbadanVendor:

“Why didn't the guardians take her away since God bless everyone that contributed.”

Islamiat Gbanigbani Badmos:

“Humanity before Religion....thank you to everyone who donated,God bless y'all.”

User1045543452062:

“I congratulate aminat and God will bless you too osita popcorn.”

Leey Yah:

“Wow…God bless all the sponsors.”

Nk7473:

“I suggest you don’t give her all the money at once. Give her a payout every year or better still rent an apartment for her and give her supplies yourself.”

Maya:

“May help come through for every other Aminat out there, I earnestly with tears nd pain in my heart pray for help to locate everyone of u living in pain nd so much discomfort.”

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George Washington:

“It shall be well with you.”

Bipli:

“Please check in on her from time to time! make sure the money goes to her and no one else!”

Toria's Promise:

“God bless you Osita. Good for you Aminat. Thank You Jesus.”

Arike:

“I’m glad this gurl can finally have a good home. Allihamdulliah God bless everyone for the support.”

Nigerians raise money for UNILAG final year student

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerians have donated over N200k to Ifeoluwa Ojo, a female University of Lagos student (UNILAG) student.

In a tweet on X on Monday, January 15, the microbiology finalist cried out that her laptop was stolen at school.

In a lengthy thread, she detailed the make of the laptop and how it got stolen.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.