"I think it's pride that stops so many people from getting rich, lots of people don't want to get their hands dirty and work or the fear of what people will say stops them from doing things that will better their life. It's even in the Bible that pride goes before a fall. During my school days, I survived by packing sand from gutters whenever it rains and sold them from that I went into diving. I would go to Onne and join the stockfish divers. It wasn't an easy job but I was making my money and payed my way through school from that. If I didn't get my hand dirty and did these things, I wouldn't have been where I am today."

"I think it's pride that stops so many people from getting rich, lots of people don't want to get their hands dirty and work or the fear of what people will say stops them from doing things that will better their life. It's even in the Bible that pride goes before a fall. . If I didn't get my hand dirty and did these things, I wouldn't have been where I am today."


Lots of wisdom from this former hustler... Stockfish diving is a hustle not for the faint-hearted. Kudos Toochi, this project should be gearing up for the next level. U can do it bro.

We are deeply saddened to inform you that Vivian has passed away. She died Saturday evening after complaining of severe stomach pain. Her death came as a shock to her family and everyone involved, she has been feeling a lot better recently and was strong enough to attend school on Friday.
Before her untimely death, arrangements were still going on to find a hospital that would agree to do the surgery as all the others reached out before said it was rather too late to perform a curative surgery.
She was strong till the end and always excitedly talked about how she can't wait to 'enter' a plane and see white people. Her teary mum told us how she kept asking when they would go to Church for her testimony and thanks giving. Her 'Mummy when are we going for testimony?' became more frequent this past week and like Vivian, we all looked forward to that special day we would put up a post, her surgery success story and gladly tell ourselves we did it, gladly tell ourselves we rallied around and helped save little Vivian.
It's been so hard to accept that she is gone but knowing that she is now in a better place and would never know pain again makes it easier. May God be with her family and give them the strength to bear. May Vivian's gentle soul rest in peace Amen.


The $12,113 raised for her surgery was not used and we will leave our followers to suggest what should be done with the money, we will also send an email to the 315 people that donated, inform them about this development and ask if they would like a refund or let the money be used for what our followers suggest.
Thanks to each and everyone that contributed in one way or the other. God bless you all.

TochiPhotos:
We are deeply saddened to inform you that Vivian has passed away. She died Saturday evening after complaining of severe stomach pain. Her death came as a shock to her family and everyone involved, she has been feeling a lot better recently and was strong enough to attend school on Friday.
Before her untimely death, arrangements were still going on to find a hospital that would agree to do the surgery as all the others reached out before said it was rather too late to perform a curative surgery.
She was strong till the end and always excitedly talked about how she can't wait to 'enter' a plane and see white people. Her teary mum told us how she kept asking when they would go to Church for her testimony and thanks giving. Her 'Mummy when are we going for testimony?' became more frequent this past week and like Vivian, we all looked forward to that special day we would put up a post, her surgery success story and gladly tell ourselves we did it, gladly tell ourselves we rallied around and helped save little Vivian.
It's been so hard to accept that she is gone but knowing that she is now in a better place and would never know pain again makes it easier. May God be with her family and give them the strength to bear. May Vivian's gentle soul rest in peace Amen.


The $12,113 raised for her surgery was not used and we will leave our followers to suggest what should be done with the money, we will also send an email to the 315 people that donated, inform them about this development and ask if they would like a refund or let the money be used for what our followers suggest.
Thanks to each and everyone that contributed in one way or the other. God bless you all.

May her soul rest in peace; God will bless you for all the good job, brother.

T'is so painful that Vivian eventually died


Adieu Viv....Even in death U r a fighter



May God grant Her family the fortitude to bear the loss!

Heartbreaking. ..

Sooo sad I was actually waiting on the goodnews about her surgery..
May God give the family the fortitude to bear the loss..

Adieu pretty Vivian, till we meet to part no more. Rest in the Lords bossom.. We the Nairaland family love you.

#sosad

#sad.....Rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ,Vivian!!!

Sad news indeed.
Our consolation is that there is life after death.
Vivian is in a better place where pain and sadness cannot exist.
May God console the family.
Heartbreaking

May her soul rest in perfect peace
May her family have the fortitude to bear the loss bearing in mind that they did their best
Theres a Being that reigns supreme and knows whats best for the family..

RIP vivian

So sad!
May little Vivian's beautiful soul rest in her Lord and Maker's bossom!

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Last week, we asked our instagram and Facebook followers to advise on what HOL should do with the money raised for the late Vivian’s surgery so we can curate the responses and make a decision. Majority suggested the money be given to her family while some others wanted the money be used to save other kids with similar conditions. Keiskwerd’s comment made lot of sense and we totally agree with her but the idea was to go with what the majority of our followers advised. Before we put up the post, we met her parents and told them the decision would be based on what of our followers suggested and now that they want the money given to the family, we can’t go back and tell them our followers want the money to go to you guys but we can’t give it to you. We agree with all the other suggestions but can only let the family in on them and leave it to them to decide if they want to donate it to others but it has to be their decision now.

In the past few days, we received lots of messages from people that need help with various medical conditions and we are really sorry we cannot do much for them now. We hope they understand the page is not primarily about raising funds and if we start doing that daily, it would defeat the whole purpose. The page is about telling people’s stories and once in a while we might run into cases like this but it’s supposed to be a random act of kindness and not pre-arranged. We hope as the page continues to evolve, we would be able to help and change as many lives as possible. Thanks for your understanding and thanks to everyone that contributed.

@TochiPhotos,good work and kudos to you.

Rip Vivian...

When U talk about selfless service,U talk about HOL by Tochi...

May God's blessings overwhelm U!!!

sexydivaomalich:
@TochiPhotos,good work and kudos to you.

Rip Vivian...

Thanks.

"My favourite pass time as a kid was to disassemble and rebuild toy cars so when I finished my O’level I naturally wanted to become an engineer but due to some setbacks I couldn’t start uni with my peers. After months of staying at home, I went to a nearby mechanic’s shop and told him I want to be his apprentice, he agreed and I started working with him. It’s been 3 years and I’m getting better each day. The first car I fixed was a Toyota Camry and it was the best day of my life even though it led to me spoiling other cars cos I thought I was now good enough to fix anything.
Been a mechanic in this Nigeria is not is easy at all, people look down on you and see it as a ‘dirty’ job but I don’t even let that bother me. I started this work for a reason and I know my plans and where I’m headed to and I believe I will get there one day. In the next 5 years, I want to have learnt enough to actualise my childhood dream of building cars."

go live your dream boy






you should however try to go back to school to really live it. I see people like hm building our own Bentley

Pukka36:
When U talk about selfless service,U talk about HOL by Tochi...


May God's blessings overwhelm U!!!

Thanks

"My dad doesn't like my choice of career, he thinks nothing good can come out of modeling. I don't let that bother me instead it motivates me to work extra hard, become successful and prove him wrong."

R.I.P. Vivi
So Sad

Chaaiii, RIP Vivian. . It's well...




So the money, over 2mil will go to Vivian's family? Have you asked those that donated what they wish the money to be used for? Asides your instagram followers. .

MarvellousGod:
Chaaiii, RIP Vivian. . It's well...




So the money, over 2mil will go to Vivian's family? Have you asked those that donated what they wish the money to be used for? Asides your instagram followers. .

60 out of the 80 donors contacted so far agree to that while some want refunds and others want it to be giving to another child with similiar condition. still remaining about 290 donors to be contacted.

"I feel really happy when people tell me they like my my physique , they might not be giving me money but the happiness that makes me feel is worth more to me than money.
I actually started bodybuilding because I wanted to be a powerlifter. I went as far as representing Nigeria in the all Africa games but here if it's not football then you are on your own. No form of support from the Government. I opened a small backyard gym so I can help mentor boys who want to become power lifters."

TochiPhotos:

60 out of the 80 donors contacted so far agree to that while some want refunds and others want it to be giving to another child with similiar condition. still remaining about 290 donors to be contacted.

Alright. I feel the money should be used to help other people since the original purpose of the donation is now invalid. A portion could be given to her family as condolence.. More power to your elbow..

“My son doesn’t help me in the shop; he acts as if he is ashamed to be seen here. He doesn't even know how much I sell anything and would rather stay in the house from morning till night watching movies.
I remember how hard it was for my wife to conceive again after we had our daughter, we had to wait for 15 years after that first issue before we were finally blessed again, 15 tough years of going from one church to the other looking for a solution.
He is my only son and I want the best for him, I did not go to school but I want him to go to university, everything I’m doing I’m doing it for him but I don’t think he understands this.
He has been staying at home from morning till night since he finished his WAEC exam, I’m not even sure he has a friend, he is always by himself. I’m really worried about him and I just need someone to help me talk some sense into him. Please help me talk to him maybe he will listen to you. “

TochiPhotos:

“My son doesn’t help me in the shop; he acts as if he is ashamed to be seen here. He doesn't even know how much I sell anything and would rather stay in the house from morning till night watching movies.
I remember how hard it was for my wife to conceive again after we had our daughter, we had to wait for 15 years after that first issue before we were finally blessed again, 15 tough years of going from one church to the other looking for a solution.
He is my only son and I want the best for him, I did not go to school but I want him to go to university, everything I’m doing I’m doing it for him but I don’t think he understands this.
He has been staying at home from morning till night since he finished his WAEC exam, I’m not even sure he has a friend, he is always by himself. I’m really worried about him and I just need someone to help me talk some sense into him. Please help me talk to him maybe he will listen to you. “

Hey yaaa
Touching post

U dnt know tha value of what U have until U lose it!

I pray this boy begin to appreciate His father while He is still alive.

TochiPhotos:

“My son doesn’t help me in the shop; he acts as if he is ashamed to be seen here. He doesn't even know how much I sell anything and would rather stay in the house from morning till night watching movies.
I remember how hard it was for my wife to conceive again after we had our daughter, we had to wait for 15 years after that first issue before we were finally blessed again, 15 tough years of going from one church to the other looking for a solution.
He is my only son and I want the best for him, I did not go to school but I want him to go to university, everything I’m doing I’m doing it for him but I don’t think he understands this.
He has been staying at home from morning till night since he finished his WAEC exam, I’m not even sure he has a friend, he is always by himself. I’m really worried about him and I just need someone to help me talk some sense into him. Please help me talk to him maybe he will listen to you. “

Tochi, I hope you do something about this... You can arrange for a weekend, take the boy out to watch a match or sight seeing or to any place of interest. From there, you start talking to him, tell him about Dangote and the rest of our rich men that came up from dust to riches.

Make him understand that if he wants to be useful, he should start now and limit too much TV time. His father's plea was one that came from the depth of his heart and I would like to see some changes.

Thanks boss