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Popular Nigerian comedian, Sabinus has joined the ranks of altruistic benefactors, pledging N1 million to an elderly carpenter who recently grabbed the hearts of many online.
The poignant story began when a young man came to an elderly carpenter working in a compound, clearly emaciated and suffering from the physical demands of his job.
Moved by the elderly man's suffering, the teenage bystander rushed to social media to report their meeting, sparking a surge of compassion and solidarity among Nigerians.
Victor Boniface was among those driven to act, and he immediately pledged his support for the cause.
Sabinus has expressed a wish to help the elderly carpenter. Sabinus has pledged a substantial donation of N1 million towards the cause.
The initial video, capturing the elderly carpenter’s struggle and the subsequent outpouring of support, has prompted the young man who shared the footage to take proactive steps in utilizing the donations received.
With the funds received thus far, he has embarked on procuring essential items such as a phone and foodstuffs for the elderly carpenter.
