TCI Magazine
News & Events

#EndSARS: Nigerian youths raise N2.3m for one-legged protester

Jane Erica, the one-legged #EndSARS protester in Surulere, Lagos is on her way to rehabilitation after funds amounting to N2.3 million was raised for her instantly for a prosthetic leg.

Several commentators who responded to the story posted on the social media today, October 18, 2020, were touched for such spirit of camaraderie among Nigerian youths:

“The complete story: So, Nigerians decided to raise funds for prosthetic leg for her – within hours, the fund target was surpassed,” a commentator wrote.

***

“Chai, tears of joy.”

***

“Nigerians are beautiful people jare!”

***

“3.1m and counting,” another person who seemed to have an update wrote.

***

“May our agitations not be in vain…”

***

“I am proud of the strides made in Nigeria to change oppressive system. Only if my countrymen could wake up…,” a Kenyan journalist wrote.

***

“The young must take over this country.”

 

 

 

Related posts

Super Falcons’ 10th NAFCON victory and Super Eagles’ 1996 Olympic miracle

Osa Mbonu-Amadi

Corruption in the media: Our reply to Prof Agbaje

Osa Mbonu-Amadi

A journey to Tarkwa Bay: Discovering five visual artists in residence

Osa Mbonu-Amadi

Ajayi Crowther university holds conference on pandemic

Osa Mbonu-Amadi

NAFEST 2021: Fayemi advocates use of culture for political stability

Osa Mbonu-Amadi

Governor Fayemi to host unforgettable 2021 NAFEST

Osa Mbonu-Amadi