Vietnam immigrants: Oyetola gives lifeline, rescues stranded couple in foreign land

Reacting in a heartwarming display of empathy and compassion to the viral incident of a Nigerian couple stranded in Vietnam after falling prey to a calculated foreign-trip scam, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has extended a lifeline to the couple by donating a staggering N4.5 million to the cause of their rescue and freedom from foreign bondage. 

This philanthropic, selfless act transcends politics, as it speaks directly to the Minister's humanity, empathy, morality, and sensitivity to the plight of others as well as commitment to uplifting vulnerable citizens. 

The story of the distressed couple who claimed to be indigene of Iragbiji, Oyetola's country-home, in Osun State, went viral as amplified by social media, just as it has whipped up emotions. The Minister's kind reaction to their plight, as their ugly ordeal comes to an end, clearly shows a high level of the former governor's generosity with the commendable financial bailout.