Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has celebrated the journey of Ekuma Jeremiah Iziogo (Jerry), a former street hawker who just finished a law degree.

In a celebratory Instagram post, he said, “On 19th January 2022 when the offers were placed before you, you chose education! You made the best choice. Today, you are a 2025 law graduate!

“You could have chosen to take the money and walk away to temporary comfort, but you were wise to choose education. Today you have both education and the money — and more ahead! Congratulations Jerry, the world is yours!”

Jerry captured national attention in 2022 when a viral video showed him, then a roadside vendor in Lagos, selflessly offering money to inmates in a Nigerian Correctional Service van.

Despite his own financial struggles, his act of kindness resonated across the country and drew the admiration of millions, including Obi Cubana, who saw in Jerry a symbol of hope and humanity.

Shortly after, during a live Instagram session with broadcaster Ifedayo Olarinde (Daddy Freeze), Obi Cubana pledged to sponsor Jerry’s university education, even promising support up to a Master’s degree if he wished to continue.

At the time, Jerry had dropped out of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), where financial hardship had forced him to abandon his dream of studying law.

Cubana’s intervention reinstated Jerry’s admission and put him back on track to achieving his ambition.

Fast forward to 2025, Jerry has now graduated with a law degree, a milestone Obi Cubana described as both inspiring and fulfilling.

Beyond financial sponsorship, Obi Cubana offered Jerry mentorship, encouragement, and consistent guidance, demonstrating that empowerment is most impactful when it goes beyond charity. Jerry’s story has since become a beacon of hope for many young Nigerians, proving that compassion, determination, and timely support can transform lives.