By Gbenga Ojikutu
He is a familiar face at the popular Fajuyi Park or Ijigbo traffic light intersection begging for alms from unsuspecting motorists on a daily basis.
He has become a social deviant despite being physically fit and able to do some chores for a meaningful living.
His name is Friday Efoghoe of Edo State origin but born in Ekiti.
However, Friday’s education stopped at primary school level and since then he had been on the streets.
He may have been a victim of lack of parental and societal care and so he wanders off which makes him susceptible to Police raid sometimes .
But the eagle eye of aides of the Ekiti State Governor fished Friday out from the street and after a thorough study of his behavior, they observed that Friday’s case was redeemable and concluded that the young man can function well in the society if well rehabilitated.
To this end, Friday who chose to be a cobbler has been registered in one of the best shoe making stores in Ekiti State located at Ijigbo, Ado Ekiti
In addition, Friday is to receive monthly stipend for transport fare and upkeep
Other juicy packages for Friday include
- He is now to be taken to a clothing store for shopping
- He has been promised a mobile phone if he shows seriousness with his skill acquisition program in one month courtesy of Governor Biodun Oyebanji .
