A beautiful video of students from Yaba College of Technology surprising their instructor, Olufosoye Michael, with gifts on his birthday has gone viral.
The video, recorded by TikTok user #yinks_artistry on Friday, shows students halting their lesson to offer him with thoughtful gifts such as food and other goods.
The speaker was overcome by their goodwill and had to hold back tears as he conveyed his gratitude. The children cheered him on, capturing the emotional moment and making his birthday truly unforgettable.
The video has subsequently acquired extensive attention online, with many people praising the students for their kindness and close relationship with their lecturer.
Former students also had pleasant memories of him. One user, Adejimi Ayomide, reminisced, “I remember when I had just given birth in 2021 during my final year.”
“He would grab my boy from my husband, carry him, and play with him alongside Mrs. Akinbo. Wherever you travel in life, may God’s mercy accompany you.” Another user, Anuoluwa, expressed gratitude: “Mr. Michael made my education at YABATECH easy and stress-free.”
“Thank you for being an incredible professor and the greatest teacher I could wish for! ❤️❤️”