A touching moment at a Point of Sale, also known as a POS, stand has won the hearts of many Nigerians after it was shared on social media by Ossai Ovie Success.
According to him, he was at a POS stand when an elderly man, believed to be in his seventies, came to withdraw ₦1,000.
The old man called his son, who quickly transferred the money to the POS operator.
After receiving the payment, the woman counted ₦900 and gave it to the man.
The elderly man quietly looked at the money and said, “The charge is usually ₦50, not ₦100.”
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The POS operator replied that the charge for withdrawing ₦1,000 was ₦100.
Ossai said the old man looked deeply disappointed. From the way he reacted, it was clear that he had already planned how he would spend the ₦950 he expected to receive. Even the extra ₦50 meant a lot to him.
Seeing this, Ossai decided to help.
He asked the POS operator to give the elderly man ₦10,000 instead.
According to him, the old man was shocked by the unexpected gift. He became so emotional that he lay on the ground and held his legs to show his gratitude.
The story has touched many people on social media. Many Nigerians praised the kind gesture and said it showed that small acts of kindness can change someone’s day.
The incident has also started fresh discussions about POS charges across the country.
While many POS operators say they charge customers because of the cost of doing business, many people believe operators should also show understanding, especially when dealing with elderly people and those withdrawing small amounts.
For the elderly man in this story, it was not just about money. It was about kindness. What started as a disagreement over ₦50 ended with a gift of ₦10,000 and a moment that many people will not forget.