A 9-year-old boy who went viral after a video of him singing Catholic hymns was shared on social media will be adopted and sponsored, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma says.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that 9-year-old Joseph Oluomachi Opara hawks coconut and pear on the street.
While he hawks coconuts and pear, Joseph also serenades his customers by singing to them as he sells his goods.
The 9-year-old boy was filmed singing and the video went viral as Nigerians appreciated his talent.
In celebration of Fathers’ Day, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma announced he will adopt him. He also said he will sponsor his education.
Uzodinma announced this on Twitter, writing: “1/In celebration of #FathersDay, I directed that little 9 year old Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara, the viral Imo State-born singer be contacted as I announce my intentions to adopt him as my own child.
“2/I also undertake, personally, to sponsor him from primary school level (his current educational level) to Catholic priesthood (his career choice).”
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO OF THE 9-YEAR-OLD BOY SINGING:
