A single act of kindness can open doors for you...

During a visit to Port Harcourt, Rivers State in 2018, I met a driver at the Airport who was scheduled to work with me for the day. On our way to carry out the task, I got hungry, bought some food and got exactly the same portion for him also. He was so surprised and at the same time elated.

I got to the government office and needed to get a document signed to proceed to the next stage, that was how they said I have to come back the next day. Chai! I was destabilized immediately. I had a flight to catch back to Lagos in about 180 minutes. It does not make sense spending so much on a trip without any result.

I went back inside the car, trying to reach some of my colleagues via telephone call, the man asked what happened then I explained to him. He brought out his phone and called the Deputy Head of the Unit I was going to, I was surprised.... to cut the story short, I was ushered into the person's office immediately and got the document signed on the spot. Till today, I am still in contact with the driver. I also referred lots of clients to him over the years and when he called me yesterday to check on me, I felt blessed. He even sent me airtime.

Sometimes, we just can't tell how much we are helping ourselves when we are kind to other people.

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” – Amelia Earhart