Tunde Onakoya has offered a multimillion-naira scholarship to the daughter of a woman humiliated online for taking her child to work early in Ikoyi. Onakoya calls for compassion and support instead of judgment, pledging to sponsor the child's education to ease their burden.
Media personality Tunde Onakoya has pledged a multimillion naira scholarship to the daughter of a woman who was recently exposed on social media for taking her child to work early in the morning in Ikoyi. Onakoya expressed his deep sympathy towards the mother and daughter, calling the public humiliation of the woman “extremely cruel.” He shared a personal story of his childhood, recalling how his mother worked in harsh conditions and how the poverty they faced was a painful experience.
Onakoya emphasized that while the child should not be subjected to such work, the response to the situation should not be outrage, but compassion. He called for people to offer help rather than judgment. In his tweet, Onakoya offered to fully sponsor the girl’s education, from primary school through to university, as a way of easing their burden and providing support in these difficult times.
The incident, which was initially shared on social media, sparked debates about the ethics of recording vulnerable moments for public consumption. Onakoya’s intervention has been praised by many, with social media users emphasizing the importance of compassion over criticism. His gesture aims to bring hope and tangible help to a family in need, while encouraging others to act with empathy.
