A lecturer at Nasarawa State University in Keffi has become an internet sensation after a video surfaced showing him distributing money to students who arrived early for his morning class. The TikTok video, posted by a student identified as @phrankie28, captured the lecturer in traditional attire moving row by row, handing out cash to punctual attendees.
Early Bird Incentive
The caption on the video read: 'Our lecturer share money to us for coming to his class by 6:am.' Each student received 200 naira as a reward for their punctuality. The lecturer's gesture was met with surprise and joy among the students, who were visibly excited.
Online Reactions
The video quickly went viral, drawing a flood of comments. Some users expressed disbelief, with sekav yilla George stating: 'No way this is NSUK. I refuse to believe.' Others like CHUGZY lamented: 'And I miss this class oh.' FAVOŰR praised: 'Keffi lectures and doings Na 5 and 6 I too love our lectures guy.' Many students joked about arriving even earlier, with It's Staria saying: 'As from today nah me go dey open the class door by 4am.'
Similar Acts of Kindness
This is not the first time a Nigerian lecturer has rewarded students with cash. In a similar incident, a lecturer at Ebonyi State University gave students N300,000 for breakfast during an early morning lecture after they complained of hunger. Such gestures highlight the positive impact educators can have beyond the classroom.
The video continues to circulate on social media, with many praising the lecturer for his generosity and encouragement of punctuality.
