After going massively viral on the internet, Mrs Onokpite Agbaduta, a commercial bus driver, has been awarded by the Alice Ajisafe Foundation. The 59-year-old female driver, who plies interstate routes, inspired many social media users with her story of bravery.
Her story is exemplary According to her, she became a driver after her husband passed on in 1991.
A mother of three, Mrs Onokpite has been able to train her children up to the university level from the proceeds of her work.
In a video she shared on Facebook, she appreciated her children for standing by her in her chosen work.
In a separate interview, Mrs Onokpite told the organisers of the award saw her story and said she must be identified and added to the awardees.
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Her children were on the ground to support her as she received the well-deserved recognition.