What Nigerian leader offered his car and driver to a citizen whose car broke down on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi in 1965?

His name is Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa and the name of the citizen is Monsignor Pedro Martins. His car broke down on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi enroute to St. Gregory’s College where he lived. While he worked to fix the car, Prime Minister Balewa drove past on the opposite side of the road but stopped shortly after.

The Prime Minister came out of his car and asked Monsignor Martins what was wrong with the car. Then he offered his car and driver to Monsignor Martins who protested initially but accepted the offer when Prime Minister Balewa asked his orderly to get his bag and join him as he started walking towards his residence.

* What is the moral of the story?

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