So, my father decided that I should go to our hometown for my secondary education, since I have been in Lagos all my life.
My uncle took me to the best secondary school in town that his son was also attending.
I wrote the exam and passed very well and the teacher carelessly said, "thank God, we shall finally have brilliant .........(mentioned our surname) in the school)
My uncle mentioned it to his wife when we got home, that's how they decided to register me in the most notorious school in town that year.
Real solution has to go beyond ransom: strong intelligence, consistent enforcement, and actually holding perpetrators accountable. Until the system stops rewarding crime and starts protecting victims effectively, it keeps repeating.
I'm sure you are very tired and want to give up.
Most of those you admire because of their success today, were once in this stage some time ago.
Small steps today = big wins tomorrow. Don't give up, keep pushing.
Fatimo Oloko appreciates the opportunity to be in camp with the African Best, Chiamaka Nnadozie. "It was an honour to finally meet you, not just to meet you but also to have the privilege to train with you; thank you so much. This means a lot to me."