“The First Million”

Adamu, a man who had always struggled to survive, suddenly received an alert of one million naira in his account for the first time in his life. At first, he couldn’t believe it—his heart raced, his hands shook, and he even thought it was a mistake. Joy quickly overwhelmed him; he shouted, danced, and cried, feeling like poverty’s chains had been broken. Yet fear also crept in—what if the bank reversed it or he wasted the money? As he calmed down, responsibility took over. He thought of his mother’s hard work, his siblings’ education, and the debts he owed. He realized the money wasn’t just wealth, but a chance to change his life. That night, unable to sleep, he held onto one truth: one million naira was not just numbers on a screen, it was hope and the start of a brighter tomorrow.