In a poignant reflection, a man has recounted the heartbreaking story of his Nigerian colleague, Yusuf, who was abandoned by his wife after he dedicated years of hard work to sponsor her law degree.
The man detailed his friendship with Yusuf, who often worked around the clock, taking on extra shifts to provide for his family. Curious about Yusuf’s relentless work ethic, he inquired one day about the motivation behind it. Yusuf revealed that he was striving to meet the needs of his family and secure a better future for his wife.
However, tragedy struck when the man arrived at work one day to find Yusuf absent. Upon inquiring about his friend, he learned that Yusuf's wife had left him shortly after obtaining her law degree. The devastating reason she gave was that she felt they were no longer on the same level now that she had achieved her professional credentials and he remained a "common man."
The emotional fallout from this rejection has understandably taken a toll on Yusuf, who has reportedly struggled to cope, turning to alcohol in his anguish.