A Cry For Help: Selimatu







SELIMATU:  MY SHATTERED DREAMS

My name is Selimatu,I was born in Abeokuta.
How old are you?
Unfortuantely, I don’t know my age, though I should be up to 30 years old. When I first had my first set of twins…
You mean, you  had twins twice?
Yes I did.
For one  man?
No, I lost my first husband that is why I married the other man, that I was able to have my children and still still stay alive is a miracle.
My husband took to his heels after I got delivered of a set of twins.
I collected a loan of #200,000.00 from United Bank for Africa (UBA).
Loan?
Yes, I collected the loan to upgrade my business.
What type of business?
Tailoring  materials. I went to the streets with the twins when all hope was lost. I started sitting at Berger, Ojodu.
I live in Abeokuta actually.
Where is your husband?
He is philanderus personality. He has been trying to come around yet finds it difficult to take up his responsibilities.
What of the first set of twins?
They are with my mother now but I later lost one of them. I need help from the society to bail me out of this situation. The financial setback has overwhelmed me. I cannot cater for my children.

Comments