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Gov Uzodinma Adopts 9-Year-Old Coconut Seller Whose Singing Video Went Viral

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has announced that he will adopt and sponsor a 9-year-old boy who went viral after a video of him singing Catholic hymns was shared on social media.

Oluomachi Joseph Opara hawks coconut and pear on the street. However, in addition to petty trading, Joseph serenades his customers by singing to them as he sells his goods.

He was filmed singing and the video went viral as Nigerians appreciated his talent.

In celebration of Fathers’ Day, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma announced he will adopt him. He also said he will sponsor his education.

 

Uzodinma announced this on Twitter, writing: “1/In celebration of #FathersDay, I directed that little 9-year-old Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara, the viral Imo State-born singer be contacted as I announce my intentions to adopt him as my own child.

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Also Read: Catholic Priest Offers Scholarship To Sensational Boy Seen Singing In Viral Video With Angelic Voice [Photos, Video]

 

 

“2/I also undertake, personally, to sponsor him from primary school level (his current educational level) to Catholic priesthood (his career choice).”

 

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Alex Enemanna

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