24/09/2025
That person who needs your help today might just be your helper tomorrow. Let me share a personal experience to explain what I mean.
Two days ago, I took a Keke from Ago Palace Way to Okota Roundabout. Along the way, at century, a guy stopped the Keke rider and explained that he was heading to the roundabout but only had ₦100 with him. The Keke rider didn’t respond and was about to zoom off when I asked him to stop so the man could enter.
When we got to the roundabout, I told the guy not to worry about paying, and I settled the rider myself. From there, I needed to take another Keke to Jakande Gate, but there were lots of passengers and no Keke in sight. I stood there for about 10 minutes, frustrated, when suddenly a Toyota Highlander pulled up in front of me. The driver rolled down the window and asked me to hop in. To my surprise, it was the same guy whose fare I had paid earlier!
To cut the long story short, after some small talk, I found out that this guy wasn’t poor or broke at all. He was just stranded at that moment, and I happened to step in to help without him even asking. And here’s the twist; this guy insisted on rewarding my small act of generosity. Na ₦200 I pay for Keke o, but he requested my account details and transferred ₦20,000 to me so I could comfortably take a ride from pako where he dropped me because he was heading towards Isolo; even though I told him I was going to jakande gate.
This experience taught me a big lesson: never underestimate the value of helping someone, no matter how small the gesture may seem. You never know who you’re helping or how that kindness might come back to you. Sometimes, the people in need are just going through a rough moment, not because they’re helpless or incapable, but because life happens to everyone. And in that moment, you could be the lifeline they need.
In simple terms, don’t hesitate to lend a hand when you see someone in need. Whether it’s finance or just a kind word, your small act of kindness could open doors you didn’t even know existed. Life is funny like that; what goes around truly comes around.
Olorun a wa pelu wa ooh.😎
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