LASU First-Class Student With 4.78 CGPA Shares Emotional Story of Sleeping in Shop
A student from Lagos State University (LASU) has captured the hearts of many on social media after revealing that he sleeps inside a shop with his mother and siblings. The video, which has gone viral, features the student, identified as Victor, explaining his challenging living conditions and his academic achievements.
Student Details His Living Situation and Academic Success
In the video, Victor introduced himself as a LASU student and mentioned his impressive cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.78, placing him in the first-class category. He described how he and his family reside in a shop because they do not have a home of their own. Victor expressed his determination to change his family's circumstances through his studies, stating that he focuses on his education despite the hardships.
He said, "I'm a first-class student with a 4.78 CGPA. I saw the situation of my home, and I was like, I need to change things because my mom, my siblings, and I stay in a shop. We sleep in a shop; we don't have a home of our own." Victor also shared that he often teaches others without revealing his struggles, demonstrating his resilience and dedication.
Mother Speaks About Family's Financial Struggles
Victor's mother also appeared in the video, providing further insight into the family's financial difficulties. She explained that she works as a tailor and sells pure water and drinks to make ends meet. She mentioned that her husband is a gateman at a school, earning a monthly salary of 30,000 naira, which they use to support the family.
She stated, "I'm trying. I'm a tailor; I sell pure water and drinks. We dey manage small small. My husband is a gateman at a school; he supports us and earns monthly. They pay him 30,000." This highlights the economic challenges faced by many Nigerian families, even as their children excel academically.
Nigerians React With Admiration and Support
The story has elicited strong emotional responses from Nigerians on social media, with many praising Victor's perseverance and academic excellence. Comments from users expressed admiration for his ability to tutor others while dealing with personal hardships.
- ARAB commented, "This is really touching. Knowing you were going through so much and still showed up to teach us with dedication is truly admirable. We never knew, but we’re grateful for your consistency and strength. May things keep getting better for you scholar victor."
- Boluwatife said, "Truly people don't look like what they go through. He's my coursemate and a tutor even with all these challenges he still took out time to tutor us. I pray that divine favour will locate you and your family scholar Victor."
- Omolokun Leye shared, "What amazed me most about this dude is brilliancy and determination at this age when 90% of the youths are into internet fraud yahoo yahoo, quick rich syndrome and other social vices. Aturu Victor need a recommendation for an employment."
Similar Stories Highlight Broader Issues
This incident is not isolated, as other reports have surfaced about Nigerian graduates facing unemployment and turning to informal jobs. For example, a graduate from Umaru Musa Yar'adua University has started hawking water to survive, while another from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology sells sachet water due to a lack of steady employment. These stories underscore the broader challenges in the Nigerian education and job markets, where academic success does not always translate to economic stability.
Victor's story serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination found among Nigerian students, even in the face of adversity. It has sparked conversations about support systems for talented individuals and the need for improved living conditions and job opportunities.
