A heart-wrenching video has gone viral on social media, showing an elderly man selling pure water on the roadside, begging for help to feed his four children. The video has sparked a wave of compassion, with many viewers expressing their sympathy and offering support.
In the video, the elderly vendor is seen having a conversation with a man who had stopped by the roadside. When asked about his business, the vendor responds with a heartfelt request, saying, “Buy this water so I will have a way to survive with my four children.” He explains that he needs money to buy new bags of pure water, with two bags costing 500 naira.
The video has moved many to tears, with some viewers offering to help the elderly man. One commenter, vikkiesEmpire, wrote, “Is he in Port Harcourt? I want to give him rice and food stuff.” Another commenter, Amarachi, said, “May God bless all the responsible fathers out there.”
The video has also sparked a wider conversation about poverty and the struggles faced by many Nigerians. Commenter DONG wrote, “This is what Nigeria’s government is doing to the citizens of the country… no peace for the people.”
See some reactions below:
odi2345: “who get money dey born 2…. e reach ur turn u born 4.”
vikkiesEmpire: “Is he in port harcourt I want to give him rice and food stuff.”
Amarachi: “May God bless all the responsible fathers out there.”
bigwiz717: “😂😂😂😂😂Him been wan thief my phone on e day wey him say him Dey pray for me 😂😂😂😂I catch am.”
DONG 🇻🇳: “this is what Nigeria government is doing to the citizen of the country no peace for the people..”
LiLi berry🥹 💞🌸: “Na fake pastor wey e been,dey almost beat m for Mile3 market,everything his saying is a lie.”