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Viral Lagos hawker, Jeremiah Ekuma’s varsity admission reinstated
<h4><span style="font-size: 14pt;">A former street hawker, Jeremiah Ekuma is set to return to school as the Ebonyi State University reinstated his admission to study law.</span></h4>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In a<a href="https://thenationonlineng.net/why-i-dropped-out-of-varsity-by-lagos-hawker-who-gave-inmates-money/"> recent interview with BBC Pidgin</a>, Jeremiah revealed that he dropped out of varsity due to a lack of funds to continue his education.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ekuma’s story changed after he was caught on camera passing money to the occupants of a prison bus in Lagos in January.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This viral video caught the attention of billionaire businessman, Obi Cubana who pledged to sponsor his education. Also, a friend of Obi Cubana placed Jeremiah on an N100,000 monthly salary.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">On his official Instagram handle, Ekuma said he had met with the officials of the school and his admission had been reinstated.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">He said, “My admission at EBSU has been reinstated, so I will be resuming back to school soon.”</span></p>