Chinyere, a Nigerian mother, presented her son Promise Okoro with a goat worth ₦120,000 at his Federal Polytechnic Nekede sign-out ceremony. The unusual gift sparked a viral sensation online, with many praising Chinyere for finding a personal and culturally rooted way to celebrate her son's milestone.
A Reward for Promise Fulfilled
Chinyere revealed that the goat was a promised reward for her son staying away from cultism and finishing his studies. According to her, she had told Promise before he left for school that avoiding cult affiliation and dropping out would earn him a surprise once he graduated. Chinyere said she had specifically warned her son against cult affiliation, promising a surprise if he avoided both.
Chinyere disclosed that the goat cost her ₦120,000, and that she had been prepared to spend even more if it came to it. "I bought the goat for ₦120,000. I said even if it is ₦200,000, I will try my best to see that I come with that goat," she said.
A Confusing yet Emotional Moment for Promise
Promise initially assumed the commotion and chants of "say yes" from his coursemates meant someone nearby was receiving a marriage proposal, not that his own mother had arrived with a goat. However, once he realised what was happening, he said any embarrassment he might have felt disappeared instantly.
"I was surprised for her to even call me to come and see my mum because she brought a goat. I was asking if she knew my mum because I wasn't convinced," Promise said. "I came, happy and deeply emotional. I wasn't ashamed. I am not even ashamed in school; why then would I be ashamed of my mum or her action?" he added.
The Video Continues to Circulate Online
The video of Chinyere presenting the goat to her son has continued to circulate online since, with many Nigerians praising Chinyere for finding a personal and culturally rooted way to celebrate her son's milestone rather than following more conventional graduation gift trends.
As the video continues to gain traction online, it's clear that Chinyere's unique approach to celebrating her son's graduation has resonated with many. Her decision to gift her son a goat worth ₦120,000 has sparked a conversation about the importance of finding personal and culturally relevant ways to celebrate milestones.
Source: Pulse.ng
