Years after Mum Sold Yoghurt and Tea to Fund His Education, Grateful Son Flies Her Overseas

Years after Mum Sold Yoghurt and Tea to Fund His Education, Grateful Son Flies Her Overseas

  • For the first time, a Nigerian woman got to travel abroad and board an aeroplane, all thanks to her son
  • The woman's son appreciated God for enabling him to fly his mother abroad, saying it was well-deserved after her hard work and sacrifice
  • Years ago, the woman sold yoghurt and hot tea at the Magodo Phase II gate to raise money for her children's education and cater for her family

A Nigerian youth in the diaspora, @FasipeTobi, has celebrated flying his mum overseas for the first time.

In a now-viral tweet on X, the UK global talent shared pictures of himself with his mum overseas while retweeting an old tweet where he spoke about his mum's sacrifice for the family.

Nigerian man flies his mother overseas, recalls how she sold yoghurt and tea to sponsor his schooling
His mum was the breadwinner of the family. Photo Credit: @FasipeTobi
Source: Twitter

In an old tweet dated May 23, 2021, he shared how his mother sold yoghurt and hot tea at the gate of Magodo Phase II in Lagos to sponsor his and his two siblings' education.

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He added that his mother also acted as the breadwinner, caring for his father, who was blind at that time.

In his recent tweet, the young man marvelled that his mum looked suited for life abroad. He thanked God that his mum got to experience an international trip for the first time.

"Abroad fit my mama ooo!
"Super grateful to God that my mom gets to experience what an international trip feels like.
"Was her very first time getting on a plane. Very well deserved following all her hard work and sacrifice.
"To many more trips 🥂."

See his tweet below:

People comment on his mum's look

@Sammypeco said:

"Love that you realized and acknowledge all that she did for you people, continue to give her the best in appreciation."

@olufunto___ said:

"She is soo fine, with her tinted hair, looks like she has been there forever."

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@adebola96 said:

"Super beautiful. God sure knows how to give a happy ending to our stories."

@CaramelKemi said:

"Mummy is giving "abroad chic" in her puffer jacket 🥰😍. So happy for you all."

@t_hollucrystal said:

"This is amazing, she will forever enjoy the fruits of her labor."

@made2day said:

"Mummy is looking fresher than you !!! Well done."

@PrinceSomorin said:

"Congratulations to you both, it’s a great accomplishment and huge flex."

@THEAWAZI said:

"Like mad!
"She’s looks so lovely and happy!"

Man flies mum abroad for shopping

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man had flown his mum to Sweden for shopping.

The man, a nurse, flew his mum overseas to reward her sacrifices towards his advancement in life.

He said mothers are unique and remembered how his mum pushed for his education and helped him migrate to Sweden.

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Source: Legit.ng

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