- Williams Uchemba has paid the outstanding school fees of Somtochukwu, son of the late Mr Ibu, enabling him to raise his WAEC score after previously revealing that he could not access it due to unpaid school fees.
- The actor’s intervention followed Somtochukwu’s viral interview, in which he made claims about his late father’s estate.
Nollywood actor and philanthropist Williams Uchemba won the admiration of many Nigerians after he paid the outstanding school fees of Somtochukwu, one of the sons of late veteran actor John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu.
This gesture comes days after Somtochukwu publicly stated that he could not access his WAEC result due to unpaid school fees. He also made several claims regarding the management of his late father’s property and finances, claims that have sparked widespread public debate.
After the viral interview, Uchemba took to social media and asked for Somtochukwu’s contact details so he could reach him and offer help.
In a new development, the actor fulfilled his promise by settling the arrears, enabling Somtochukwu to return to his secondary school and get his WAEC result.
A video circulating online shows the emotional moment when Somtochukwu, accompanied by his wife, visited his school to complete the payment process and receive his result. In the clip, he expressed his sincere gratitude to Williams Uchemba for his timely support as he proudly displayed his WAEC result.
The kind gesture earned Uchemba plaudits from many Nigerians, with several social media users praising him for stepping in to support the youngster during the difficult period.
Reactions
@MercyYamal: God bless Williams Uchemba. This is the kind of help people need.
@climaxx_empire: Actions speak louder than words. This was a nice gesture.
@Tamaramimi: At least the young man can now progress with his education.
@Miguel: This is true philanthropy. May God continue to bless him.
@JoTechTracker: One good deed can change one’s future. Well done, Williams Uchemba.
