Osman’s first schooling came through an Italian accountant’s patronage

Evidence

Tusso noticed Osman’s aptitude and enthusiasm for his studies because the young boy asked him many questions. Despite his satisfactory performance in class Osman could not afford to stay in school as he had to earn his keep. He reported this circum- stance to the teacher, who was moved by Osman’s plight. Tusso instructed his domestic worker, Abukar Haylow, that the young boy would assist him in his du- ties and go to school at the same time. — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 136

Categorization

Category: Factual Claims

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