By Ogunbayo Aishat
In a peaceful village in Nigeria, the big clock in the town square was the heart of daily life. It rang every hour, reminding everyone of the time.
But one day, the clock stopped.
The villagers panicked. How would they manage without it? The elders tried to fix the clock, but no one could figure it out.
Tunde, a curious and helpless boy, offered to help. Everyone laughed at him.
“What can a boy do?” they asked.
But Tunde did not give up. He studied the broken clock carefully and noticed a loose gear inside. With patience, he tightened it and adjusted the parts.
By sunset, the clock ticked again.
The villagers gathered, cheering as the clock rang out loud and clear. From that day on, Tunde was no longer just a boy, he was the boy who saved the village’s time.
Moral Lesson: Never underestimate anyone because of their age or appearance. Patience, determination, and confidence can lead to great achievements.
Ogunbayo Aishat is an SSS 1 student of Ar-Razaq International School, Abulegba, Lagos.