A Nigerian cyclist, Myam Emmanuel, popularly known as Emmiwuks, who is on a mission to reach the United States of America by bicycle, has shared the touching story of a fellow Nigerian he met stranded in Guinea.
In an emotional post on Instagram, Emmiwuks said he met Olugbenga Oshimowo, a 45-year-old man from Lagos State, who has been stuck in Guinea after his attempt to find a better life abroad ended in failure.
“Tonight, I met my Nigerian brother here in Guinea. His name is Olugbenga Oshimowo, 45 years old, from Lagos State. He left Nigeria in 2021 with the dream of finding a better life but unfortunately got stranded in Mali. He was arrested, detained, and in the process, he lost everything. Now he is stuck in Guinea with no means to return home,” Emmiwuks wrote.
He explained that Oshimowo currently sleeps around the airport roundabout in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, as he has no shelter or financial means to survive.
According to the cyclist, Oshimowo said he has relatives in the United States, a sister named Arinola Gudonu and a cousin, Moronike Ayodele, but has lost contact with them and does not know how to reach out.
“When I asked him if he would like to return to Nigeria, his answer was Yes,” Emmiwuks added.
Emmiwuks, who has been documenting his journey across countries, said he decided to share Oshimowo’s story to seek help from kindhearted Nigerians.
“The best way I can help is to share his story with the world, believing that through the power of humanity, compassion, and connection, someone out there can step in to help this brother find his way back home,” he said.
