Sanwo-Olu Slammed For Speaking With Two Out -Of -School Girls With Bucket Of Water On Their Heads

On social media, Nigerians chastised Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for speaking with two out-of-school girls in Anthony Village while they carried heavy buckets of water on their heads.
At around 11 a.m., the Governor stopped his convoy on his way to an official function along Anthony Village for a brief chat with the girls who were on an errand for a bean cake vendor during school hours, according to Naija News.

The Governor had come to a halt in his convoy to inquire about their absence from school.

Amarachi Chinedu, 9, and Suwebat Husseini, 12, both told him that their parents couldn’t afford tuition.

According to reports, he discovered their parents and promised to take full responsibility for the girls’ upbringing and education.

“This morning (Thursday), I had firsthand experience of what many vulnerable children in our society may be going through. On my way to this function, I saw something that made my heart bleed,” he explained.

“I was able to hear their stories because of my encounter with them, and I have taken it upon myself to ensure that these girls do not suffer the same fate again.” I’m not going to abandon them.

“Amarachi and Suwebat will resume their studies. This is a classic example of what we as a society need to do differently. It is unnecessary to inquire as to what brought their parents to Lagos in the first place. We must ensure that their future is not jeopardized.

“These two girls will be in my and the first lady’s care. There are a number of Amarachi and Suwebat who will not be able to take advantage of this opportunity. We can all make the same decision and listen to the stories of vulnerable children.
“We can all make a difference if we choose to take on this responsibility as a people and give voice to the vulnerable.” Giving mankind a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is the greatest act of kindness.” Governor Sanwo Olu made the announcement to the press.

Netizens reacted angrily to the video, accusing the Governor of speaking to the girls while they were still wearing buckets on their heads.

‘Put the heavy bucket down from their head before interrogating them,’ Morris-Monye wrote.

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‘Abi o. He should have relieved them of their heavy burden first, though,’ wrote zemiraposh.

‘Election na your mate?’ wrote everywomansecret. Nigerians are used to politicians with their brainlessness; in the same Lagos where thousands of children are out of school, you are just pretending to be surprised to see two children on the street, “na who do you” oga?’

‘How will they get heartfelt pictures if the bucket dey down, they want stories that touch picture,’ hrmking zino wrote.

‘He wasn’t doing it out of humanity, he was doing it for a purpose, he acted like a nice man but being a nice person wasn’t his ways, he couldn’t perfect it to the end by relieving them, u can’t give what you don’t have,’ thyreligion wrote.

‘Arrrrahgg social media!!!!’ wrote oluwaseunbells. Let’s put aside the fact that they are younger than the Governor in terms of age and that he can converse with them while they have the pepper on their heads abeggy… Thank you, #sanwoolu, and please do more because there are a lot of kids out of school during this time! Make a quick response group, and let’s get South West Education back on track.’

‘As someone who has had to carry a heavy bucket of water to get water, the last thing I want to do is stand and answer questions,’ wrote ovzyanne.