Bring that boy to me let me talk some sense into his head

Children of nawa days sef. I think we need to teach people to let go of pride.

TochiPhotos:
"My favourite pass time as a kid was to disassemble and rebuild toy cars so when I finished my O’level I naturally wanted to become an engineer but due to some setbacks I couldn’t start uni with my peers. After months of staying at home, I went to a nearby mechanic’s shop and told him I want to be his apprentice, he agreed and I started working with him. It’s been 3 years and I’m getting better each day. The first car I fixed was a Toyota Camry and it was the best day of my life even though it led to me spoiling other cars cos I thought I was now good enough to fix anything.
Been a mechanic in this Nigeria is not is easy at all, people look down on you and see it as a ‘dirty’ job but I don’t even let that bother me. I started this work for a reason and I know my plans and where I’m headed to and I believe I will get there one day. In the next 5 years, I want to have learnt enough to actualise my childhood dream of building cars."

Hey Tochi,

Would it be okay if we knew what were his setbacks? Was it cash or failing exams. I also thought you could ask if he's interested in training with Auto medics at Agidingbi in Ikeja. They train in car Diagnostics as well.
Not sure how much they charge but we could sponsor him, I just live his passion and would like to see him grow.
Let me know. Or what do you think?

Vivi is in a better place

DeCritique:



Tochi, I hope you do something about this... You can arrange for a weekend, take the boy out to watch a match or sight seeing or to any place of interest. From there, you start talking to him, tell him about Dangote and the rest of our rich men that came up from dust to riches.

Make him understand that if he wants to be useful, he should start now and limit too much TV time. His father's plea was one that came from the depth of his heart and I would like to see some changes.

Thanks boss

Nice idea.... Didn't meet him that day sha, went back today and he did not pick his calls when his dad tried to reach him. I will go back tomorrow and talk to him... Thanks bro.

UjSizzle:
Bring that boy to me let me talk some sense into his head

Children of nawa days sef. I think we need to teach people to let go of pride.

He really needs that.

salsera:

Hey Tochi,

Would it be okay if we knew what were his setbacks? Was it cash or failing exams. I also thought you could ask if he's interested in training with Auto medics at Agidingbi in Ikeja. They train in car Diagnostics as well.
Not sure how much they charge but we could sponsor him, I just live his passion and would like to see him grow.
Let me know. Or what do you think?

Vivi is in a better place

He said he credited the relevant subjects in his wassce but didn't write jamb cos of money. I think he wants to go back to school, will go and confirm from him and see how we can help him.

"When I was a teen I usually followed our driver neighbor to do conductor work with his danfo, I do that every holiday to help support my family and one day we were working and one of my school teachers entered our bus and I immediately hid my face. I stayed in an uncomfortable position for long cos I did not want her to see me, I was ashamed.
I even didn't want to collect bus money, I just wanted her to alight and leave without seeing my face but she managed to see me and surprisingly she was so happy that I was working, she noticed I was ashamed and talked to me about dignity of labor and told me not to care about what people think as long as what I'm doing is legal. I became her favorite student till I finished secondary school."

TochiPhotos:
"When I was a teen I usually followed our driver neighbor to do conductor work with his danfo, I do that every holiday to help support my family and one day we were working and one of my school teachers entered our bus and I immediately hid my face. I stayed in an uncomfortable position for long cos I did not want her to see me, I was ashamed.
I even didn't want to collect bus money, I just wanted her to alight and leave without seeing my face but she managed to see me and surprisingly she was so happy that I was working, she noticed I was ashamed and talked to me about dignity of labor and told me not to care about what people think as long as what I'm doing is legal. I became her favorite student till I finished secondary school."

Aww, so touching!

TochiPhotos:
"When I was a teen I usually followed our driver neighbor to do conductor work with his danfo, I do that every holiday to help support my family and one day we were working and one of my school teachers entered our bus and I immediately hid my face. I stayed in an uncomfortable position for long cos I did not want her to see me, I was ashamed.
I even didn't want to collect bus money, I just wanted her to alight and leave without seeing my face but she managed to see me and surprisingly she was so happy that I was working, she noticed I was ashamed and talked to me about dignity of labor and told me not to care about what people think as long as what I'm doing is legal. I became her favorite student till I finished secondary school."

I love the way you write. keep it up.

Tochi keep up with the good work, may God bless you.
From the onset of "humans of Lagos" I have been inspired one way or the other.. I found a similar page on facebook "humans of New York" its really amazing. Please I want to ask, does "humans of Lagos" have a facebook page, cos I will like to also follow it up there..

Welcome bro, God bless you.

TochiPhotos:
"When I was a teen I usually followed our driver neighbor to do conductor work with his danfo, I do that every holiday to help support my family and one day we were working and one of my school teachers entered our bus and I immediately hid my face. I stayed in an uncomfortable position for long cos I did not want her to see me, I was ashamed.
I even didn't want to collect bus money, I just wanted her to alight and leave without seeing my face but she managed to see me and surprisingly she was so happy that I was working, she noticed I was ashamed and talked to me about dignity of labor and told me not to care about what people think as long as what I'm doing is legal. I became her favorite student till I finished secondary school."

Tochi, thanks a million for this project but i still think you should think of making it bigger.
after a bad day and my lecturers telling my life depended on what grade they choose to give me, HOL brings succor and hope.

ijbeauty:
Tochi keep up with the good work, may God bless you.
From the onset of "humans of Lagos" I have been inspired one way or the other.. I found a similar page on facebook "humans of New York" its really amazing. Please I want to ask, does "humans of Lagos" have a facebook page, cos I will like to also follow it up there..

Welcome bro, God bless you.

Yes... It has a Facebook page. You can just search for Humans of Lagos via the Search tab on Facebook

ijbeauty:
Tochi keep up with the good work, may God bless you.
From the onset of "humans of Lagos" I have been inspired one way or the other.. I found a similar page on facebook "humans of New York" its really amazing. Please I want to ask, does "humans of Lagos" have a facebook page, cos I will like to also follow it up there..

Welcome bro, God bless you.

Yes they are and also on Instagram, I also love "Humans of Newyork"

ijbeauty:
Tochi keep up with the good work, may God bless you.
From the onset of "humans of Lagos" I have been inspired one way or the other.. I found a similar page on facebook "humans of New York" its really amazing. Please I want to ask, does "humans of Lagos" have a facebook page, cos I will like to also follow it up there..

Welcome bro, God bless you.

Hi ijbeauty, thanks for the kind words, glad you love the page. The instagram username is THEHUMANSOFLAGOS also on fb www.facebook.com/humansoflagosng Thanks for the support and God bless you too.

Aspireahead:

Tochi, thanks a million for this project but i still think you should think of making it bigger.
after a bad day and my lecturers telling my life depended on what grade they choose to give me, HOL brings succor and hope.

Good evening Aspirehead, thanks for the support, really glad to hear the page speaks to you, means so much to me. Thanks bro.

DeCritique:


Yes... It has a Facebook page. You can just search for Humans of Lagos via the Search tab on Facebook

Thanks bro

justi4jesu:



Yes they are and also on Instagram, I also love "Humans of Newyork"

Thanks

"I'm taking time off work to relax with this financial help book a friend gifted me.
I made that decision to become more aware and careful of my expenses when I started work 15 years ago. It was challenging in the beginning; learning to say no, delayed gratification, not buying things on impulse and other tough decisions but looking back now, it's the best decision I've ever made.
Many people don't know the key to success is been financially disciplined.
Most Nigerians are waiting for a windfall of sort, people need to realize becoming rich is a gradual process and you don't have to wait till you hit millions first, no amount is too small to invest on something. If you don't manage the small money you have well then there is no difference between you and those who don't have at all."

"When I hear names like Otedola, Dangote etc I get moody and angry with myself that I'm not rich then I look back and see their are lots of people who would do anything to be in the position I am in now and I just give God glory while praying He blesses and takes me higher.
One of the most important things I learnt in school is never to forget where you come from. In school you get to meet so many people and it's so easy to get distracted, when I left for school, my brother told me if I didn't get good grades in the first semester he won't spend one naira again for my fees so I had to stay focused and not party around with people whose parents can afford to setup something for them whether they finished with a good grade or not.
I've not gotten that dream job yet but at least I have a job and I know I just have to be patient and trust in God and in His time He will move take me higher."

Arrgh!
RIP Vivian.

Wow
following this thread like never before.
So real with the experience and the creativity.

Thanks Tochi

Sincerely I've been encouraged a lot on street photography, I love something like this but I just don't know where to start and how to get followers to encourage my works, but for now with this thread I'll try and do something for my state. Very interesting... I've started already but will try and create a thread on monday for humans of my state... I've been inspired, kudos to tochiphotos

aitop:
Sincerely I've been encouraged a lot on street photography, I love something like this but I just don't know where to start and how to get followers to encourage my works, but for now with this thread I'll try and do something for my state. Very interesting... I've started already but will try and create a thread on monday for humans of my state... I've been inspired, kudos to tochiphotos

You're welcome bro

"She reminds me of my younger self, there are some things she does and I immediately remember doing them exactly like that when I was her age like how she always says 'let us pray' when we are together that was my thing as a child and she got that among many other things from me. it's just like I'm reliving my childhood through her.
For her school's end of the term party, I dressed her in the same dress I wore for my traditional marriage. She just finished her presentation and she was outstanding. She is such an intelligent child and I can't wait for her to grow up and take over the world."

"I nearly quit my job when I first started, then I thought to myself; If I get my married and have kids, is this how I'm going to abandon them if they misbehave or stress me? Teaching kids is not easy, they almost drove me crazy in the beginning but now I can't imagine myself doing something else, I've had opportunities but I just can't imagine not been around these kids.
They've taught me so many things; how to be patient, forgiving easily, you might see two kids fight this minute and the next minute they are laughing and playing.
They are also very sensitive and sometimes behave like adults, like when my relationship ended and I was going through a difficult time, I don't know how some of them noticed I wasn't my usual self then came to ask me why I'm not happy, played with my hair and did funny things to cheer me up"

"My Oga sent me away without settlement after 8 years of serving him, in the 8 years I was with him, he never accused me of any wrongdoing till months to my settlement date and he accused me of stealing his money and sent me back to the village.
If I had gone to school in that 8 years I would have graduated since and done something good with my life but 'nothing spoil' I know God will see me through.
Someone leased me this keke 3 months ago, I'm slowly paying it off and in a year or 2 it will become mine then I can think of going back to business. I know things will still get better as long as there's life"

"I ran into that my Oga in the village last Christmas, it was the first time I'm seeing him since he sent me away. He was in his car with his family and when he saw me, he threw his face away.
I was angry but I just went home and slept. I've left our matter for God to judge."

"Hockey is a lot like football, we can perform most of the skills and tricks they do in football; We have our own leg over, snake bite etc.
I heard the hockey federation usually gives out scholarships to outstanding young players to study and play hockey. That's what motivates me to train hard, that's where my mind is now."

TochiPhotos:
"My mummy said she will buy me a new school bag if I don't disturb her in the shop."

Adorable..

A very innovative project. You're doing a nice job,

TochiPhotos:
"My Oga sent me away without settlement after 8 years of serving him, in the 8 years I was with him, he never accused me of any wrongdoing till months to my settlement date and he accused me of stealing his money and sent me back to the village.
If I had gone to school in that 8 years I would have graduated since and done something good with my life but 'nothing spoil' I know God will see me through.
Someone leased me this keke 3 months ago, I'm slowly paying it off and in a year or 2 it will become mine then I can think of going back to business. I know things will still get better as long as there's life"

I wish I had 300 thousand naira to send to you. So that you can pay off the money for the Keke and start saving whatever profit you get instead of sharing it into two. May God bless your hustle.

aitop:
Sincerely I've been encouraged a lot on street photography, I love something like this but I just don't know where to start and how to get followers to encourage my works, but for now with this thread I'll try and do something for my state. Very interesting... I've started already but will try and create a thread on monday for humans of my state... I've been inspired, kudos to tochiphotos

Which state is that? Do share the link here when you start

TochiPhotos:
"My mummy said she will buy me a new school bag if I don't disturb her in the shop."

Bro I've always admired your work from far,you're doing what I want to do but in a different and unique way.
I admire you, don't stop.

Kizmarty:


Bro I've always admired your work from far,you're doing what I want to do but in a different and unique way.
I admire you, don't stop.

Thanks bro

"I can't pick out the year or date I noticed things have changed, I just know things are no longer as they used to be. Now the only thing people care about is money and more money.
People were more honest and patient in my days. As a young boy, all I thought about was how to help my father in his herbs business, I looked forward to his patting my back and well done my son than any other thing. I don't know why people are in such a hurry these says, that's why many make mistakes that ruin their life. Young people need to learn how to be patient and honest in life, that's the key to everything"

TochiPhotos:

Thanks bro

You welcome