A Nigerian mother, Chinyere, has explained why she gave her son, Promise Okoro, a goat as a graduation gift during his sign-out ceremony at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State. In an interview with the BBC, she said she could not afford a luxury car and wanted to reward her son for his achievements.
Mother's Motivation and Promise
Chinyere said the unusual gift was her way of celebrating Promise for making her proud, completing his studies, and, most importantly, staying away from cultism. She had promised to surprise her son if he successfully finished school without disappointing her.
“I don’t have money for a 4matic jeep, and I love that guy, my son. I said, let me buy this goat as a gift,” she said. The mother revealed that she spent N120,000 on the goat and was willing to spend even more to fulfill the promise she had made to her son.
Son's Reaction and Pride
Promise, who is also a footballer, said he initially thought his classmates were calling him to witness an engagement ceremony after hearing students shouting, “say yes.” He was shocked to discover that his mother had brought a goat specifically for him. He said he was deeply emotional and happy about the gesture, adding that he had no reason to feel ashamed of his mother or the unusual gift.
Chinyere expressed particular pride that Promise remained respectful, focused on his studies, and stayed away from cultism. The celebration at the polytechnic drew cheers from students as the goat was presented, and the story has since gone viral.
