• Rufus Amaku, a reverend, sat for his primary school national examinations 34 years after he dropped out
• The 54-year-old warmed hearts as he donned the Aya Primary School uniform to match his classmates
• The Ugandan pastor, a father of seven, led the pupils in prayer before they entered the class and began their first paper

A humble man of God from Uganda is trending on social media after pictures of him in a school uniform went viral.

Revered Rufus Amaku of Aya Parish in Vurra Archdeaconry sat for his Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) at 54.

He was sitting for the national examination 34 years after he dropped out of primary school due to several factors.

The clergy donned the school uniform of Aya Primary School as he joined other pupils for the national exams.

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How many years of experience does Amako have in ministry?

“This man of God sitting for his exams at Aya Primary School in Arua is leading the pupils in prayer before their first paper,” read the caption.

In the photos shared online, Rufus closed his eyes and lifted his hand as he intensely prayed, with some pupils bowing their heads.

In another, Rufus comfortably sat behind a desk with an exam paper before him and a pen in his right hand.

Rufus, a father of seven, has over 20 years of evangelisation experience, which he gained after dropping out of school.

Netizens react to Rufus Amako’s story

Several social media users headed to the moment section as they shared their opinions following the viral post.

Mageni Azuba Stephen:

“I wish him well.

And may God make his dreams come true in Jesus’ Mighty name.”

Emmanuel Emojong:

Wish him success in his exams.”

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Limykings Isaac Moses Yokonya:

“Kudos, Rev Amaku. Wishing you success in your remaining papers.”

Wanyina Vick:

“May God load his head with academic knowledge.”

Abonga Thomas Wod Mogi:

“Because he prayed for the candidates, the school will register good results.

As a nation, God first, the school and the family, boom. Perfect results await Aya Primary School.”

Ogojo Emmanuel Obicho:

“I love this determination. May God see him through.”

In another story, a 38-year-old woman chose to return to high school as a freshman, 17 years after dropping out.

Asiya said the challenges she faced led her to persuade her husband to agree to pay her fees.

When asked why she left school, she explained that she became pregnant after entering a relationship.

Source: TUKO.co.ke