VIDEO: ESUT Lecturer In Tears As Students Surprise Her With Gifts
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At a glance
- A female lecturer at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) was moved to tears when her students surprised her with gifts.
- The heartwarming moment, captured in a viral video, showed students presenting the lecturer with various items, including water, a handbag, and household goods.
- The incident sparked positive reactions online, with many praising the lecturer's dedication and the students' gesture of appreciation.
An emotional scene unfolded at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) when a lecturer was visibly moved to tears by a surprise gift presentation from her students. The heartwarming moment, captured in a video that quickly went viral on social media, showcased the students' deep appreciation for their lecturer's dedication and positive impact on their academic lives.
If she tries to speak a word tears will flow like river Niger. Even me sef canโt hold my tears
During a lecture session, students presented the overwhelmed lecturer with an array of gifts, including packs of bottled water, a stylish handbag, household items, and other wrapped presents. Video footage circulating online shows the lecturer struggling to contain her emotions as students surrounded her, offering hugs and words of encouragement. The students also held up a large sheet with handwritten messages and recorded the touching event on their phones.
Everybody canโt have so much love for one person but when the majority do itโs clearly known that the person is a good person
The video has garnered widespread positive reactions, with social media users expressing their admiration for both the lecturer and the students. Many commented on the genuine affection displayed, with one user noting, "Everybody canโt have so much love for one person but when the majority do itโs clearly known that the person is a good person." Others shared their own experiences or expressed hope for similar acts of kindness in education. The incident has also prompted broader discussions about the importance of appreciating educators and the impact of kindness in the teaching profession.
My ESUT?? God never knew a day will come a lecturer from ESUT will be celebrated. Left ESUT 18 years ago with bitterness, smh. God bless her. Really, God bless her.
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