Vice President met with the lady that carried placard

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Last week, this unemployed female graduate of Computer Sciences stood by the road in Lekki with a placard.

Her dreams have been answered.She has not only met with UBA CEO, Tony Elumelu, she was also invited by the vice president, Yemi Osibanjo.

They are pictured at his residence last night.

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