Mother Uses Her CWO Wrapper to Cover Son at Foreign University Graduation

A Nigerian mother, bursting with pride, covered her son with her Catholic Women Organization (CWO) wrapper during his graduation ceremony abroad, a gesture that has gone viral for its cultural and emotional significance.

A Nigerian mother made a heartwarming gesture at her son’s graduation ceremony abroad by using her Catholic Women Organization (CWO) wrapper to cover him. Her joy and pride were evident as she celebrated her son’s academic achievement in a unique and memorable way.

Traveling from Nigeria to attend the ceremony, the mother couldn’t contain her excitement upon seeing her son in his graduation gown. She proudly hugged him and then, in a touching moment, covered his head with her CWO wrapper.

The video of this moment was captioned:

“When immigration officers failed to search my mother properly because tell me how CWO uniform and my ancestor’s tradition entered the UK.”

The clip has since gone viral, with many viewers expressing admiration for the mother’s display of love and cultural pride. Here are some of the comments:

@chinyelu: “It’s the CWO uniform for me. That is the height of protection. Through our mother Mary….we shall succeed.”

@Aigbogun osaretinmwen nkem: “Through Mary our mother.”

@Aijay of the Most High God: “Love this! Kudos to the backup singers.”

@patiencejesurinde: “May we witness our children’s day of celebration in Jesus name, Amen. Congratulations Mama.”

@Marvis: “A real Catholic mother. My aunty eeh.”

@Onyx_Vee: “Congratulations mama, and congratulations to you.”

@user6522796218107: “So sweet all hail mama Maria. More progress Ifeanyi IJMN.”

@ezelilian05: “Mothers are just so wonderful. Congratulations.”

@QUEEN ICE: “Mother Mary remember me and my family. Amen.”

Watch the video below:

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, GISTREEL