Some weeks ago, I was invited to speak to a group of Christian leaders and theological studies students about our work at Street to School Initiative. This is one emotional task for me. It usually, is.
So, after much preparations. I set off to the meeting place.
At the scheduled hour. I was ushered in to a warm reception by transformational leaders. Nigerians and Non-Nigerians. The serenity. The expectations.
I loved the atmosphere, already.
After 55 minutes of my narration. A few questions were asked, and I answered them, as much as I could. However, one question, just one question, could do the throwing, off balance! A double-barreled question. Apparently, the seeker sought to understand our model and plan for the kids, after primary education.
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