Parents have allegedly refused to sponsor the education of their son after he dropped out of seminary school, despite his exceptional academic performance — 8 distinctions in WAEC and a score of 342 in JAMB.
This was contained in a post shared on popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by notable individual @winexviv, who detailed the incident while seeking support for the boy.
He urged his followers to rally together and assist the child so his educational journey would not be wasted due to his family’s decision.
Speaking about the boy’s background, he wrote:
“This boy, Paul Ifechukwu Ejem from Ebonyi State, scored 342 in JAMB and 8 distinctions in WAEC. His family decided not to fund his education anymore since last year because he dropped out of the seminary to pursue his dream.”
“We can’t let such a brilliant talent waste. We will take up his education and sponsor him through ISEE.”
As the post circulated online, concerned individuals flooded the comment section, sharing their thoughts and calling for collective action to ensure Paul’s education continues.
See some reactions below:
@ChiagozieE37721: “What is this dream and how does becoming a seminarian stop him from his dream?”
@ChimezieChuta: “There’s no law that said that everyone who attended a Catholic Seminary must end up as a Priest. It a total misconception. His parents know better about the foundation they want for him. He could have stayed and finished there in obedience to his parents. He can pursue his dreams.”
@SkennerN: “No one is asking whether the parents can sponsor the boy if he goes to secular University since the boy pays almost nothing if he studies in the seminary. To be sincere, amongst other things, fund to train him in secular University can also be part of the reasons. Thanks.”
@MizCazorla1: “The Catholic doesn’t want educated people in the seminary or what? Can’t both go together? Study and continue with your seminary. Is that a crime? I see no fuss here except the parents have other valid reasons.”
@Joel53145145: “Hopefully one day, the catholic church will review their priestly position, and allow those who wish to keep family to do so. It’s better to marry than to burn. The boy chose what he wants, and should be supported. Christianity is not a religion, it’s a way of life.”
@Jon_Kc_E: “You need to ask again. The obsession with priesthood by parents in the SE is real. Every parent prefers his son to be a reverend father likewise reverend sisters for girls.”
@Ashibuoguh: “If his family can sponsor his education but are refusing to do so because of a difference of opinion, repairing the relationship with his family is the right thing to do – not defying them. It will save that scholarship spot for someone who actually needs it.”
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