He says he was not embarrassed at all. Instead, his classmates cheered.

The moment was captured on video and quickly spread online, drawing thousands of warm reactions.

For some people outside south-east Nigeria, a goat might seem like an unusual gift to mark the end of university. But among the Igbo people, the animals can carry deep cultural meaning.

They are valuable gifts, often given to show respect, appreciation and goodwill and are associated with important occasions such as traditional weddings, family celebrations and ceremonies honouring