How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral
Summary
A Nigerian student named Promise Okoro received a live goat as a graduation gift from his mother, which became popular online. In Igbo culture, giving a goat is a meaningful way to show respect and celebrate important events. Promise treats the goat as a pet and plans to breed it.Key Facts
- Promise Okoro graduated in pharmaceutical technology from Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Imo state, Nigeria.
- His mother surprised him by bringing a live goat as a graduation gift.
- In Igbo culture, goats are valuable gifts that symbolize respect and are given at special occasions.
- Promise’s classmates cheered and the moment was widely shared on social media.
- The goat lives freely in the student halls and even eats leftover fried rice.
- Promise plans to get a female goat to start breeding the animals.
- The mother traveled over an hour from their farming community to present the gift.
- The goat cost 120,000 naira (about $88 or £66) and replaced a more expensive gift she had wanted to give, a Mercedes-Benz car.
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