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Friendly visitor needed for a 91-year-old neighbor in Lagos

Damilola lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇳🇬 100815, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria505 views
Adewale Ibrahim Fashola
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Lagos
I'm writing for my neighbor Damilola, who's 91. Damilola lives alone in Lagos, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Damilola loves opera, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Thank you so much.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Lagos
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Rubén J. Robles 🇺🇸

    i live about 14 km from Lagos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Naveen R. Kumar

    So sorry you're going through this, Adewale. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

    • Claire Marie Marchand

      Thinking of you, Adewale. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. All the best.

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