'Please help me walk again' - Nigeria’s tallest man begs for N5m to replace hip's ball, socket joints

Reactions has trailed a video of Nigeria's tallest man, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji appealing for assistance for some health challenges.

Oladimeji who is widely reported to be the tallest man in the country in a video stated said he needs to undergo surgery to replace his hip's ball and socket joints.

He disclosed the ailment as chronic hip osteoarthritis.

The surgery will help walk again according to the video that has made the rounds on social media.

At at 7 ft. 4 inches tall, he is among the tallest people in Africa.

Born in Sabo, Yaba in Lagos on December 13, 1975, Oladimeji is the youngest of three children who had his early education at St.

Finbarr’s College before obtaining an Ordinary National Diploma (OND), followed by a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Town and Regional Planning at the Lagos State Polytechnic.

He subsequently pursued a degree in Computer Science at the University of Lagos.

Hilaryjacksondanceking said: "I know this man very well at Shomolu, Bariga. He's such a humble man. I pray for your total recovery. You will hear from me soon."

officialcarlopikin: Just sad this man is supposed to be celebrated by the Nigerian government, a national asset but we neglects things so easily.

Uge said: In an organized system, this man is a national asset that government should take care of. Something is so terminally wrong with public administration in Nigeria.

chukzwrld: Other countries value their giants , because is a blessing to find such creatures in your country, tomorrow someone will be shouting APC, while things keeps getting worse!

Eduhandsome: If this country works why will someone who has the records for tallest man be begging from us when the government should be responsible for his treatment

dubby-Gustavo: What will it cost the government to take care of this guy? Grant him free healthcare, salary etc.. I pray someday things will be better