True Inspiration: Disabled Nigerian calls for patronage of beautifully designed sandals

A young Nigerian who was sent to the wheelchair by armed robbers have turned into a an entrepreneur.

Babatunde Lawal, is a young Nigerian who became a victim of circumstances. The young chap was a victim of armed robbery attack and lost the use of his legs after he was shot by the robbers.

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In the process, Lawal became partially paralysed and has been confined to a wheelchair but he has not allowed his situation to weigh him down or to become a burden to others.

Instead of going to the street to beg for stipend, he decided to pick up the pieces of his life, learn a trade in shoe making and today, he is a budding entrepreneur with his own shoe line, making beautifully designed palm slippers and sandals.

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In the spirit of the Federal Government which has been urging Nigerians to patronise made in Nigeria goods, Lawal is urging his countrymen to patronise his made in Nigeria shoes.

A UK based Nigerian journalist, Rose P. Graham, brought Lawal's inspiring story to Facebook:

"I share with you the story of Babatunde Lawal. He was shot by robbers and is partially paralysed, he presently uses a wheel chair.

The fascinating thing about Tunde is that, he did not just sit down begging for alms, he makes palm slippers in Lagos.

Please patronise Tunde, he is a rare gem!

Patronize my ‪#‎Handwork‬.

Patronize made in ‪#‎Nigeria‬

Location..No 1 Asaye Street, Obawole, Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area, Lagos State.

Tel No... 07035694304."