Traffic Gala boy who distributed his goods to prisoners . Remember the viral gala boy that used his carton of gala to feed prisoners stuck in traffic in August 2018? Ugochukwu Ebere is his name. He was just minding his business on that fateful day hawking gala snacks along the road when he spotted a van with prisoners stuck in Lagos traffic . His action that day moved people to tears.
When he spotted the Prisoners being conveyed in stuck in traffic in the hot sun, They put their hands through the tiny holes in the van to beg for food and he started to give them the gala he was selling for free.
When he started to feed these prisoners with his goods, the van began to move but he didn’t stop. Instead he packed his gala and started to chase after the van pouring the food inside the can until someone spotted him took pictures and shared Online.
The prisoners were being transported in a Nigeria Prison Force van heading to Ikoyi Prison. His story got shared on social media and this singular act of kindness warmed him up to the hearts of so many Nigerians.
Today, Ugochukwu who was once a prisoner as well, opened a distribution store where he will be selling gala and other grocery items in bulk to retailers. Facebook user, Denike Ajitena who shared the new photos of Ugochukwu in his store, wrote
About 6 months back, we meet Ugochukwu, a street hawker giving out his wares to prisoners in traffic. His act of generosity was so touching, we opened our hearts and wallets to him. For the first time, we gave him hope of his dreams becoming a reality as generous donations were made to him from all over the world.
Today, thanks to Rite Food Limited, #Galaboy has become Ugochukwu Ibere Stores! Rite Foods has opened a store for him, fully stocked with Rite Foods products – Sausage Rolls, Sodas drinks, energy drinks and bottled water, ALL FREE for the period of the contract! FREE! FREE!! FREE!!!
It was beyond imagination. How could he have guessed that his act of kindness would generate such goodwill?! From selling out of a carton in traffic to owing a store!
How long would it have taken him to save for rent alone?? And the brand new equipment the company put?? And he will even be able to add provisions and general grocery items to the free products, thanks to your donations!!
Ugochukwu, this is only the beginning. God has only just began and won’t stop until we see “importer, exporter” and much more added to your name! Stay blessed