Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has celebrated the remarkable journey of Ekuma Jeremiah, a former Lagos traffic hawker who has now graduated with a law degree from Ebonyi State University.
Jeremiah first gained national attention in January 2022 when a video of him went viral, showing him handing out cash to inmates inside a Nigerian Correctional Service bus in Ajah, Lagos.
His act of kindness drew widespread praise and caught the attention of prominent Nigerians, including Obi Cubana.
In a post shared on Instagram on Monday, Cubana revealed that Jeremiah had turned down immediate offers of financial assistance and other opportunities after their first meeting, choosing instead to pursue his education.
“On 19th January 2022, when the offers were placed before you, you chose education! You made the best choice. Today you are a 2025 law graduate. You could have chosen to take the money and walk away to temporary comfort, but you were wise to choose education. Today you have both education and the money, and more ahead!” Cubana wrote.
He went on to congratulate Jeremiah warmly, adding:
“Congratulations, Jerry, the world is yours! The bigger job is ahead of us. Jerry MUST be successful.”
Cubana also acknowledged media personality Daddy Freeze and philanthropist Hymans for their roles in supporting Jeremiah’s journey.
Fans and well-wishers flooded social media with congratulatory messages. One user wrote:
“Congratulations Jerry. May Almighty bless, guide and guard you.”
Another praised Cubana’s generosity, commenting:
“God bless you my Chairman, your kindness knows no bounds.”
