A Nigerian mother, Chinyere, has explained why she surprised her son, Promise Okoro, with a live goat worth ₦120,000 during his department’s sign-out ceremony at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State.
The heartwarming gesture, captured in a viral video, drew cheers from students as Chinyere presented the goat to her son before embracing him.
Speaking in an interview with PUNCH, Chinyere said the gift was her way of rewarding Promise for making her proud, obeying her instructions, staying away from cultism, and successfully completing his studies.
According to her, she had promised to surprise her son if he graduated without disappointing the family.
«”I don’t have money for a 4matic jeep, and I love that guy, my son. I said, let me buy this goat as a gift,” she said.»
She recalled advising Promise before he left for school to avoid cultism, remain focused on his education, and make the family proud.
«”He has been respectful to the family and everyone. He’s a footballer, and I want to prove my love for him. That is why I bought the goat for him,” she added.»
Chinyere disclosed that she paid ₦120,000 for the goat, noting that she would have spent as much as ₦200,000 if necessary to fulfil the promise she made to her son.
Reacting to the surprise, Promise said he initially thought his classmates were calling him to witness a marriage proposal after hearing students shout, “Say yes.”
He said he was shocked to discover that the woman approaching with the goat was his mother.
«”I came, happy and deeply emotional. I wasn’t ashamed. I was extremely happy. I am not even ashamed in school; why then would I be ashamed of my mum or her action?” he said.»
The video has since gone viral on social media, with many Nigerians praising Chinyere for celebrating her son’s academic achievement in a unique and memorable way.
Source: PUNCH
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