By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
A torrent of support has been coming the way of little Joseph Oluomachi Opara, a nine year old coconut seller who sings skillfully.
Two former ministers of aviation, Stella Oduah and Femi Fani-Kayode, had both pledged to bankroll the little boy’s education up to university level.
Then came the big one, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, the home state of the little who said he was adopting the lad for life.
He had said in a tweet. “In celebration of Father’s Day, I directed that little nine year-old Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara, the viral Imo State-born singer be contacted as I announce my intentions to adopt him as my own child.
“I also undertake, personally, to sponsor him from primary school level (his current educational level) to Catholic priesthood (his career choice).
“Master Opara made waves in the internet at the weekend with videos of his unique rendition of some catholic hymns/songs which marked him out as a specially talented kid singer. This attracted instant applause and commendations from the public.
“I believe in harnessing skills and talents and grooming them to be of better use to mankind and to this end, I directed that the family, through the Imo State commissioner for information, Hon. Declan Emelumba be informed of my intention to adopt their son as my own child.
“I also undertake to personally take over the full responsibility of his training until he becomes a Reverend Father, which he said is his life ambition.
“It is my expectation and prayer that little Oluoma attains his full potentials in God’s time. God bless Imo State,” he said.