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inbo. He had tremendous pity for his mother for her tenacity towards keeping the family intact in the face of abject poverty. For the sake of her children

th the help of her two elder daughters. Even with this additional income, they were still struggling financially because

om the primary school. She came from a large polygamous family which didn't he

in supporting him in every possib

ing or doing other domestic duties at home. Most times she would look at Igweinbo as she sangand make gesture in consonance with the lyrics of the song suggestin

er and I out of poverty." And strangely , each time she said them , he sensed a glow of light that seemed to envelope them along with a tacit assuranc

know she meant every word she said to them on a daily basis. She was gifted with an intuitive sense that enabled her perceive what should be done at every po

ver hear her complain. Atimes her refusing to allow Igweinbo settle for less would challenge him to exceed expectation. When she believed in so

many pupil could be sighted scampering across the school field as they dashed under the sultry afternoon sun to return back home for lunch. Some who loved sport use their bags to set as goal post and played five aside. Pabo was of course not left out in the game. He hookwinked Igweinbo to Join them i

n part of the school field.from where Mr.Angelus and Igweinbo were now seated and having their conversation, one could be hav

uldn't help blazing away from his captor to have fun with the other pupils,but that wouldn't happen because he knew this was perhaps going to be a turni

t his mother kept telling him.Mr.Angelus continued by telling him how he had been watching him closely to see how he would help improve hi

he gush of tears from his eyes Igweinbo stood up, walked towards Mr.Angelus and hugged him in a show of Thanksgiving for all his supp

to live with him; without thinking twice he joyfully accepted and jumped on Mr.Angelus sobbing and thanking him.Igweinbo then requested Mr.Angelus to come over and speak to his father to permit him, which he agreed and promised to visit when he's chance.As he left Mr.Angelu's place his steps were springy, knowing that living with his teacher would greatly

ng starched long-sleeve shirt upon well-ironed trousers with suspenders; he was a neat man by all standards. His courteous nature and friendly disposition endeared him t

even though he appeared to have little need for it because of his simple lifestyle and contentment with his own salary. He's a devout ChristianChristian and walked in the fea

to take care of them. Life for Mr. Angelus was as easy like Sunday morning. He was completely sold out to helping peopl