Gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey recently shared an emotional encounter that left him deeply shaken.
The singer, known for organizing the popular Hallelujah Challenge, was sitting outside his house during a meeting when he noticed a man rummaging through his dustbin in broad daylight.
Curious, Bassey approached the man, only to be stunned by what he discovered.
The man was well-dressed, clean, and did not appear to be someone in need.
Initially, Bassey thought the man might be looking for something discarded accidentally or perhaps searching for food for a pet.
“I asked him if he had a dog at home,” Bassey recalled.
But what the man told him left Bassey speechless.
The man explained he was not looking for food for a pet but for himself.
In disbelief, Bassey watched as the man continued to search through the trash for leftovers to eat.
Moved by the situation, Bassey told the man to put the food back and then handed him some money so he could buy himself a proper meal.
The moment left a strong impression on Bassey, who admitted he was overwhelmed by emotion and found himself unable to hold back tears.
Reflecting on the encounter, Bassey urged people who have enough to eat to be grateful and mindful of those who are struggling.
“If you have food in this season, give thanks,” he said, emphasizing how challenging the current times have become.
Bassey’s story is a powerful reminder of the deepening hunger crisis in Nigeria, where economic hardship is pushing many people to desperate measures.
The singer, who is also a pastor, highlighted that it is everyone’s responsibility to look out for those less fortunate, particularly as the cost of living continues to rise.
“Things are hard,” he added, echoing the frustration and helplessness felt by many Nigerians today.
The sight of a well-dressed man forced to look for food in a trash bin served as a stark image of the struggle that so many are now facing.
Bassey shared that he is making plans to help the man he encountered, ensuring that he receives ongoing assistance.
For Bassey, the experience was a wake-up call and a reminder of how small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone’s life.
“Let’s look out for one another,” he urged, calling on those who have the means to help where they can.
His message comes at a time when many Nigerians are experiencing severe financial strain, with food insecurity on the rise and basic goods becoming less affordable.
The current economic conditions in Nigeria have left countless individuals and families struggling to make ends meet.
People who were once able to provide for themselves are now finding it difficult to afford basic necessities, including food.
