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#FathersDay: Gov. Hope Uzodinma Adopts 9-Year-Old Singer
In celebration of fathers’ day, the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma announced his intentions to adopt and sponsor a 9-year-old boy who went viral after a video of him singing Catholic hymns was shared on social media.
The 9-year-old boy identified as Joseph Oluomachi who hawks coconut and pear on the street captured the heart of his customers by singing to them as he sells his goods.
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He was filmed singing and the video went viral as Nigerians appreciated his talent.
In a series of tweets, 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).”
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. pic.twitter.com/CcK2FhIDDZ
— Hope Uzodimma (@Hope_Uzodimma1) June 21, 2020
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