You are in the final year in secondary school. Write a letter to your uncle, who is an influential person in the society, telling him what you intend to do next and asking for his assistance.
Explanation
llugun Community High School
P. 0. Box 26,
Ilugun
15th June, 1999.
Dear Uncle,
How are you? I hope you are doing fine. I hope too that you are settling down to your new position as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. I thank God for the opportunity that you have to be a successful politician in the state. The last time you visited Ilugun, I was busy in my school. When I got home to hear that you came, I felt aggrieved because I had been looking for an opportunity to see you. If I had met you during your visit, it wouldn't have been necessary to write you this letter.
Uncle, the purpose of writing this letter is to inform you that need your moral and financial assistance to accomplish what I intend to do after my Senior Secondary School Examination. As you know, there is little that my father can do for me after my secondary education. He is a poor farmer whose influence does not .go beyond the confines of our small village. Therefore. I'll need your assistance in all that I intend to do. I am sure that as a legislator and politician, you now wield a lot of influence in Lagos State.
The first help I want from you is to live with you after my secondary school education Since there are limited opportunities in our village. I intend to come down to Lagos. This will enable me to broaden my horizon. Secondly, I will be able to take the advantage of the several opportunities that abound in Lagos in order to improve myself.
The second help I want from you is employment. I don't want to be idle while living with you. so I want you to assist me in looking for a job. The job will keep me busy and at the same time it will enable me to save some money for higher education. In addition, if I have a job, I'll be able to provide some things for myself which means, not be depending on you for everything I need. I am sure that getting me a job will not be difficult for you, considering your influential position as a politician and a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Another area I would need your assistance is in sponsoring my education in higher institution. I just want to work for a year or two after which I intend to study law in the University of Lagos. When admitted into the school, I'll need your financial assistance as law is not a course for a pauper like me. One has to have a good financial backing and I count on you for assistance in this aspect.
There is nobody I can turn to since my father is getting older everyday. Therefore, I rely solely on you and I know that you'll understand my position and assist. My father sends his greetings. Extend my greetings to your wife and children. I hope Bola and Tunde are doing well in their studies. I hope to read from you very soon.
Yours sincerely,
