A man has taken to caring for his baby at his workplace after his wife became unavailable to babysit.
The man, a car mechanic in Calabar identified as James Emina, brings his seven-month-old daughter, Blessing, to the workshop, where she stays while he works.
James explained that his wife left due to mental health challenges, leaving him solely responsible for their child.
In a chat with Legit.ng, Ellah explained that he had visited the mechanic workshop to fix his car when he noticed the baby and decided to make inquiries.
He said; “I got to the mechanic’s workshop quite early, before the arrival of my mechanic and other mechanics at the workshop. I got there around 8.30 am. That was when I saw the mechanic and his baby. I didn’t ask him any questions because I felt that the baby may not be there for long. Moreover, I felt that someone else would join him to assist in taking care of the baby.
“I left my car there and went to my office because my mechanic told me that it may take several hours to work on the car. When I went back to the workshop around 5pm, I noticed that the baby was still there. That was when I got more concerned about the baby and asked a few questions and got answers that prompted me to write a Facebook post and appeal for support for the baby.”
Ellah also appealed for support for the father and his child, confirming to Legit.ng that he gave the mechanic a token of assistance.
When asked by Legit.ng if the mechanic explained why his wife left, Ellah said she was battling mental health challenges.
Ella said; “He didn’t mention it the day I wrote a story on him and I didn’t ask him. I only asked him the next day, when I went to give him the money I got on the baby’s behalf. He explained that the baby’s mom has mental health challenges. According to him, he has been making efforts to get her back to Calabar for admission at the psychiatric hospital.”
Social media users react
Voda-Titus Getomeval : I wish I was in calabar I would have taken her in and looked after her this child still too young to undergo this May God not let any harm to come close to her Amen God bless you sir for your kindness.
Revua Christian : Hmmm my thoughts on this is that any kind-hearted mother or person should not run and leave their child on no account. This is so heartbreaking, God be with Blessing.
Ghedoni-Blessing: Enya I really feel sorry for my namesake. It’s heartbreaking to see a young child experiencing this. I hope this doesn’t have a negative impact on her future. Honestly, I have trust issues with men, a mother should never abandon her child like that. It makes me wonder if the husband is not stepping up. No child should ever have to go through this. Sending you lots of love, Blessing.
Solomon Atus Akpong: See a child most women sleep in prayer houses and most times go beyond their wish just to get and this wicked gender called a woman would abandon a child of 7 Months for a man with numerous girlfriends to take care of.Let God be the judge.
Idala Nteino Gilbert : The mum must be from akwa ibom. A lot of news about their ladies running away from their husbands nd abandoning their kids. Im a living testimony for that. Mine is two kids i cared for them since there where a year plus. Its long story though.