Power of social media: Amputee lady hawker whose viral photo melted hearts receives N1M from Okorocha's son-in-law, Nwosu

Former Chief of Staff, Imo State Government and President Ugwumba Centre for Leadership Development in Africa, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu on the 9th of April 2021 stumbled upon the viral picture of Miss Mary Daniel who was seen hawking bottled water in Lagos State on Social Media despite being an amputee.

Moved by her situation, Chief Nwosu started a search and in less than 24hours, found out that she hawks at popular Oshodi market, Lagos.

Upon getting her contact details, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu took a flight to Lagos State immediately and scheduled a breakfast meeting with Miss Mary at Lagos Island on Sunday the 11th April, 2021. After discussing with her, she told Ugwumba that she wanted to setup a provision store to carter for herself, two year -old daughter and aged mother.

Ugwumba Uche Nwosu immediately raised One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) to enable her setup a provision store in Lagos.

Some of Ugwumba Uche Nwosu’s friends also donated to Miss Mary including Prince Ben Odunze, and Barr. Steve Asimobi, Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Rochas Okorocha and two other individuals.

Nwosu called on Nigerians to support Miss Mary Daniel and others who are facing challenges across the country. He also urged Nigerian youths to effect changes in the society and touch lives using social media.

He appreciated those who released the pictures of Miss Mary so the world would see and come to her aid.

26-year-old Miss Mary who hails from Anyigba Local Government Area in Kogi State had an accident when she was 11 years old, which led to the amputation of her right leg.

A crowdfunding account has been opened for Mary, who is a single mother. The aim is to raise N5,000,000 for the young lady.