A university new intake, popularly known as Jambite, has narrated his journey from being a homeless child 12 years ago to being a Fresher at one of Nigeria’s most respected tertiary institutions, the University of Lagos.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle @Keyinde18 on Saturday [today], Kehinde had tweeted: “I’m officially a student of the University of Lagos today.
“12 years ago, I had no hope of a future. I was out of school and homeless till @thedestinytrust met me.
“My story changed ever since. I’m happy and grateful for God’s goodness. I thank all the good people who give hope.”
The Destiny Trust is a Lekki, Lagos State-based nongovernmental organization that claims to “educate, empower and care for homeless children and other classes of young people in disadvantaged circumstances.”
Tweeting at their beneficiary, the organization says, “Kehinde starts a beautiful journey in the prestigious University of Lagos today.
“Life didn’t give him the room to dream as a child – living homeless as a child, hustling for survival. One meeting where destinies collided changed his trajectory and gave him the power to dream.”
Social media followers have since reacted to the story:
No be 2024 you start with no gree for anybody na since 12 years ago
— JACK OF ALL TRADE (@U_materialstore) February 3, 2024
Congratulations, Kehinde! I’m super proud of your journey so far. Yours is an incredible transformation story, and it’s so much joy that you’ve taken up the power to tell your own story. I’m excited about the great future ahead.
P.S: How did you grow taller than me so fast? 😃— Abimbola (@beambini) February 2, 2024
What huge transformation. Congratulations and bring the A’s for us all. I am rooting for you.
— Elizabeth Okeyele. (@tunnizzie) February 2, 2024
Congratulations on your matriculation Kehinde. Your story is incredible and more great news to come… Well done @TheDestinyTrust and @beambini
— Woke Yoruba 𝕏 (@0lukayode) February 2, 2024
Wow! Congratulations to you . It is awesome you allowed and soaked in the impact made on you. Congratulations @TheDestinyTrust for the awesome work you do for humanity. God bless you all. @beambini God bless you sir for your wonderful heart at spotting diamonds in the rough sir.
— Otoyo Ejikpese S (@Otoyosam) February 3, 2024
Congratulations Omokehinde, you’re a star and I’m proud of you.
Thank you @TheDestinyTrust for the good work of transforming lives.— Kimberly (@ola_kim_) February 3, 2024
Congratulations on your admission, you have a great future. Thank you @TheDestinyTrust for investing in this in human being. If we had people like you in power there would be no out of school child. God bless you
— Growth Mindset (@brightoibe) February 3, 2024
