Newton Samson, a Lagos based lawyer, shared the story of some kids in is neighborhood in Fadeyi, Lagos. How the role models for these kids are “agberos” (loosely translated to mean a commercial bus drivers or conductors but beyond that they are mostly uneducated and are at the bottom of the social ladder). And how these kids have a come together to make their dreams come true.

In his words:

Ok peeps gather around. I want to share a story with you guys. I want to share the story of Quadri and his quest for a better life.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

So I came to Fadeyi two years back. And I was assaulted by the "Streetness" of the area. The most respected guys here are agberos.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

We call them "alagbaras" they are "successful" in their own way and I realised that many of the young boys in this street looked up to them.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

So I made up my mind to do something about the young chaps. To show them that there's a way much more different much more better.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

So I started by befriending Quadri. He's a fourteen year old Jss3 boy nice and sharp but easily influenced by the environment he's in.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

So I started by befriending Quadri. He's a fourteen year old Jss3 boy nice and sharp but easily influenced by the environment he's in.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

But I got to find out that there's a way to help not just Quadri but a whole lot of the young kids on the street. Their love for football.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

Their love for football is so strong that these guys gathered themselves together to form a football club.They tax themselves N50 every day

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

Just to buy football and other training kits they can get. I got the privilege of meeting with these guys that are ready to sacrifice all.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

So they call themselves Shinning Stars FC and it's the only thing that keeps them occupied and gives hope http://pic.twitter.com/ttqMJqG3Ik

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

I was able to get them some set of training kits today and a football. But they want more. They deserve more. http://pic.twitter.com/akjCJnIdzx

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

Many of them don't have football boots, the keepers don't have gloves and they have a list of things that can help http://pic.twitter.com/NaU7TenLNp

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

Today I even found out they had girls playing with them Chioma( Aguero) and her younger Sister. http://pic.twitter.com/2ZSXDHKhZ1

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

The dream is to start a football clinic that would not only give them hope for a better tomorrow but also to teach them that tenacity pays.

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

And in conclusion.. these children would make it with or without us. But with us they stand a better chance of succeeding in life. Thank you

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

I am very wary of putting up my account details because people might think I am taking advantage of the boys.There's no account for the team

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

Ok… For those that want to donate anonymously. You can donate to Samson Newton 0109307548 Gtbank. Thank you so much

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 1, 2016

And the boys have this to say to you loving Nigerians. http://pic.twitter.com/HWaM6QfpKz

— Kowope Esq. (@Newton_Samson) October 2, 2016