A young woman named Blessing has captured public attention in Benue State after taking a man’s mattress as compensation when he refused to pay for an all-night service.
The incident, which quickly went viral on social media, has drawn both criticism and sympathy from various quarters.
According to reports by *IDOMA VOICE*, Blessing, a mother of two, explained that after spending the night with the man, he claimed he couldn’t afford to pay her and instead offered her a choice between his home theater system or his mattress. The man, however, left with the home theater system the next morning, leaving the mattress behind.
In an interview with activist Ukan P Kurugh, Blessing recounted her story: “After the all-night fun, the man told me he couldn’t pay and gave me a choice to take his home theater or his mattress. By morning, he left with the home theater and told me to sell the mattress if I wanted. So, I took the mattress outside.”
The event was recorded by a neighbor and posted online, spreading quickly across social media platforms.
During the interview, Blessing shared her difficult journey into the sex trade. After losing her mother, who was nine months pregnant at the time, Blessing faced increasing pressure from her father to marry early. She eventually ran away, got married, and had two children. Unfortunately, her husband later abandoned her, leaving her with no other means to support her children except for the work she found on the streets.
However, Blessing’s situation took a turn for the better after a philanthropist, Adoo Eugenia Ter, highlighted her story. This led to donations of N500,000 from concerned Nigerians, aimed at helping her start a new business and leave the streets behind.
The act of kindness has provided a fresh start for Blessing, giving her hope for a better future for herself and her children.
