Nigerians shower praises on landlord for canceling 2020 rent for students

A Nigerian landlord has been praised on social media after he cancelled the 2020 rent fees of students living in his hostel.

Identified simply as , he said on Facebook that any payment made by students for the year 2020 will start counting in 2021. He reportedly owns the Sungai Pacific Lodge in Umudike.

"2020 rent canceled for everyone. All the students living in Sungai Pacific Lodge Umudike who paid their rent early this year 2020 before the STRIKE/COVID lockdown, your paid rent have been shifted to 2021, debtors included, any new payment will start counting from 2021," he posted on Facebook.

The goodwill warmed the hearts of many Nigerians who commended him for the kind gesture.

A Facebook user identified as BossNation wrote: "God bless you Boss. If I can get your measurements, I’d like to make something nice for you too."

Vivienne Jarlath commented: "I actually wish all lodge owners would learn from this."

KC Uzuakpundu reacted: "Words Can not Describe this but is only God That will bless you for this gracious act of kindness. God bless you and grant all the good wishes of your Heart. Thank You."

James Bigila: "Now i feel like dashing you one billion naira so u add to your billions.. U never stop shocking me with your good heart sir.. God pay you back 1000 fold my man Steven Ukpabi."

Nwankwo Rosemary: "Me am not in that school but I appreciate and love what u did and I pray that God will continue to bless you forever."

Chibuikem Wilson Williams: "This is amazing, watch God falling lines in pleasant places for you,as you have lifted a burden, God bless you for this gestures Amen."