A Nigerian man in the US caused a stir on social media by sharing his family’s negative reaction to him sending N20k to them in Nigeria.
Despite his intention to provide financial support, his relatives criticized and disapproved of the amount.
Tensions escalated when his older brother and sister-in-law accused him of not sending enough money, leading to a strained relationship and communication being cut off.
The man said in part;
“…My cousin who came to the US to study in 2021 and suddenly his older brother and the wife (her especially) started beefing him that he couldn’t send them something or he tells them he doesn’t have when they ask. The wife says things like; when he was in Uniben, he comes here for vacation, I am the one who cook and gives him food. I even collect money from his brother to buy him things when he is returning back to school. Eventually, that same wife’s younger brother wanted to get married and he sent him N20k. He called him to say he was disappointed that only N20k was what he could send to him for his wedding. A student in school on student visa o…”
Netizens Reactions…
@Adewole0001 said; “I have an elder brother who’s in New York. Anytime he sent me money as small as 15k, I could thank him for billions times and tell him how grateful I am for the money he sent.”
@arsenalbabe_ said; “Maintain that attitude and you will see the best of him. Nothing pisses someone abroad off like entitlement considering how hard money is made here.Amb.”
@AFC_Arrow ·siad; “The most relatable story EVER!.”
@Dark_Gyal_Omi · said; “You people are making it sound as if it’s only when u travel abroad people act entitled to your money Ontop my 5k wey dey account I still dey hear word.
@Patriotpsi said; ” For me it is really that everyone abroad value time & money, you will patiently wait to collect 1 dollar change.. which in Nigeria you will dash the seller. My first lesson..Value time & appreciate little money.”
@FrankEke14 remarked; “Kindness looks beyond attitudes and responses, it’s about giving to the unworthy and unthankful because they need it and because it is in your power. Having smth to give doesn’t mean we’re better, it is just a privilege and an opportunity to serve others. Be glad, cheerful.”
@arsenalbabe asked; @”FrankEke14 I don’t understand your response at all. Are you saying we should continue to hand over our money to ungrateful individuals?.”
