Former houseboy thanks boss on social media for sponsoring his education

Charity is not pity but love. These words were quoted recently by a handsome gentleman named Zion Oshiobugie while narrating an experience that is touching, instructive and inspring. This story is bordered around his past life as a houseboy for a successful engineer who took him in as a son and sent him to school.

According to Zion, he had gone to serve for the said man named Nnamdi Onyeka & his wife Stephanie Onyeka. He started working for them 14 years ago in December, 2004. His experience with them was life changing.

Rather than be treated as a houseboy or a second class citizen, Zion was catered for thoroughly. The Onyekas made sure to send him through school and secure for him a good future. The family who lived in Warri, Delta state, gave this former houseboy a solid educational background.

Four years later, Zion left this family but given the way they impacted his life, he has not forgotten them in a hurry. To appreciate his former boss for all his help, the now successful Zion took to Facebook to share his story.

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Alongside the words that he used to thank his former boss, Zion also shared a picture of him. All these were channeled towards showing just how grateful he is. See his full post below:

"14 years ago, December 2004 to be precise I came to warri, Delta State to be the house boy (Domestic help) of @ndonyeka (Engr Nnamdi Onyeka & Dr Mrs Stephanie Onyeka).

D8 iffie estate, refinery road by Mega Hilton hotel was the house I stayed for 4 years. Engr Nnamdi never saw me as a second class citizen and as such he sent me to school instead of paying my parents for my service. I obtained OND from the petroleum training institute, Effurun while in his house as a domestic help. He payed my way through school. I stayed as his domestic help for 4 years 2004-2008.

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Education unlocked my mind and broke the chains of poverty from my life hence my resolve to provide quality education for 20 million underprivileged children and orphans in my life time.

Long story short it’s 14 years down the line and I still remian grateful for all you did for me sir. Help say a word of appreciation to him.

I end with a quote from mother Theresa. ‘ Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same — with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead."

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Many people have been quite touche and impressed by Zion's story. Due to this, they have taken to expressing their awe and amazement in the comment section. See some of the reactions below:

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Recently, a lady did the reverse of what Zion did. She took to appreciating her own housemaid for all the help she rendered her. The touching post has gotten the attention of many people.

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