₦airaland Forum

Hamachi:
Honestly, you raised something many people avoid saying out loud.

Your argument about systems, family foundations, access, and environment is very real. In Nigeria especially, pretending everyone starts from the same line would be dishonest. Someone born into wealth in Lagos, with private education, networks, and exposure is clearly not fighting the same battle as someone born in a struggling rural community with poor schools and limited opportunities.

That part is true.

But I think where many people may push back is that your response can sound too mechanical—as though life is entirely a formula of structure + effort = success.

And real life doesn’t always behave that neatly.

We’ve seen people from wealthy homes lose everything through terrible decisions.

We’ve also seen people from extremely poor backgrounds rise in ways that statistics would never predict.

We’ve seen two people with similar qualifications apply for the same role—one gets an unexpected opportunity while the other keeps struggling.

We’ve seen hardworking people do everything “right” and still face repeated setbacks that are difficult to explain purely through systems.

That’s why many Nigerians lean into spiritual language—not always because they are lazy thinkers, but because life can sometimes feel bigger than what data alone explains.

And to be fair, faith has helped many people survive seasons where logic offered no comfort.

The problem begins when spirituality becomes an excuse for passivity:

"It’s my village people."
"God didn’t create me to prosper."
"My destiny is suffering."

That mindset can become dangerous because it removes agency.

But there’s also danger in swinging too far in the opposite direction and dismissing the role faith plays in people’s lives.

For many Nigerians, faith is not just explanation—it’s survival. It gives hope when institutions fail, when government systems collapse, and when effort doesn’t immediately produce results.

Maybe the healthier balance is this:

God may not be sitting in heaven assigning permanent poverty to some people and permanent wealth to others.

But life is also not entirely controlled by human effort alone.

There are structural realities.
There are personal decisions.
There is discipline.
There is timing.
There is community.
And for many people, there is faith.

All of these can interact.

The real tragedy is when someone uses “God’s plan” to avoid responsibility.

And the real arrogance is when someone who benefited from privilege acts like they are entirely self-made.

Both perspectives miss the full picture.

Sometimes people inherited opportunities.

Sometimes people created opportunities.

Sometimes people wasted opportunities.

And sometimes people need both faith and strategy to move forward.

That’s probably the more honest conversation.

Wow!! U really nailed d points decisively & how u wish we can interact further from here. I patiently read through dis comment & everything seems to be captured without been biased.

I extend my hand if friendship to know u better if u wouldn't mind

Mani100:
Background should be an excuse indeed... E get when Dangote pikin or Tinubu pikin go dey write CV for work? Partiality dey the life ..Do the maths... How many rich men children die in the hands of kidnappers or malaria or even almighty CANCER? How many end up wretched? Even the ones who do drugs, live recklessly still stand a better chance. The only thing I'll say is if you find urself in a domain of poverty, do your best , appreciate your progress and accept the outcome. In Nigeria, coming from a poor background is war on its own. In my opinion , some people are not meant to lack. Some children I've seen are so taken care of their food, clothing, pets , school, investment and all that. Some 5yr children are already billionaires bro. So what are you saying.. they are like a thousand years ahead of their mates!

May God continue to Enrich ur Wisdom. I always Wonder & Smiled anytime I hear people talked down on d background people come from that it doesn't matter. Everything does not revolves about a wealthy or very Rich backgrounds & I think dis is where they missed it. But in a serious note, there are some kind of confidence one have about life if one comes from a rich background.

Backgrounds actually delays or hasten one's progress in life. Even though some are having having everything needed on a platter of gold but wasted it out of u seriousness, but that doesn't remove d fact that it actually helps a lot on a large scale.

Although, there are many who broke d yoke of poverty through self efforts, but then; our level of Grace differs from person to person.

For an example, it would take someone 5yrs or more to save up just #5m for an investment, whereas someone else of his age would conveniently get that within an hour of a Phone call for same purpose courtesy of their parents, brothers or sisters, uncles or aunties. Dis is the kind of financial Miracle that d former will be continually praying for, whereas someone else of his age didn't even think of a prayers about it because just a phone call has solved d problem within one hour.

Dpsychologist:
You said it well. The background shouldn't be an excuse.

If we are to look at it critically; although we can Comfort ourselves by saying Backgrounds isn't an excuse. But most of d time, we are a product of our Foundation because it can either hasten our journey into greatness or slower it, or even incapacitate one for getting into d Future.

MaxInDHouse:
I have seen something further under the sun, that the swift do not always win the race, nor do the mighty win the battle, nor do the wise always have the food, nor do the intelligent always have the riches, nor do those with knowledge always have success, because time and unexpected events overtake them all. For man does not know his time. Ecclesiastes 9:11-12a

God never created anyone to be rich or poor rather it's time and unexpected events that's affecting us all because no one knows the right time to strike so when someone strikes and hit the target don't think God destined him to be rich and when someone misses his target don't say God is against him!🙂

The same Old Testament u quoted contradicts u right here. 1 Sam 2:7 says it all. **The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.,..

Atiku & his Cronies shot themselves in d foot when they ganged up against Jonathan 2nd term agenda by forming an alliance with d APC then. If Atiku & other big shots in d PDP then had calmed down & supported Jonathan to complete his 2nd term then; I am very sure that Atiku stand d chance of taking d slots in d PDP as d Northan Candidate back then & he would have been d one rounding up his 8yrs in office by now. This is what makes Tinubu d master of d Political Chess game.

Sometimes, our desperations & impatience always leads to our Failures. Where are those other PDP guys who factioned against Jonathan back then now politically??

I doubt if Atiku can ever become d President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria because his perfect chance & Opportunity seems to have passed, & besides; I don't see Tinubu losing dis coming election to any opponent who might be on d ballot with him.

Honestly speaking; having a stable head start in whichever venture sometimes make it easier for someone because some avoidable hurdles, pressures, & stress would have been bypassed, unlike someone who is beginning from scratch; although deligence & focus would determines how far d both can go.

Life happens to us differently & most times we have no choice than to accept d kinds of backgrounds we came from. Some were given EVERY opportunity to succeed faster in life but squandered it, while some make it big from scratch all by themselves. It's still inside d same life

If we are to be sincere with ourselves, 90% of those who pray to God openly or silently in whatever denomination are PRAYING for a destiny helper. And d Destiny helpers of some happens to be their parents or d circle of background they find themselves.

I inherited ABSOLUTELY NOTHING from my parents. (Not even Education). But God has been so faithful against all odds. Self efforts can never yield results for everyone unless there's an intervention. Funny as it may sound, sometimes I imagine myself to be Adeleke, Otedola, Adenuga Son or my dad should have been someone from their league; but here we are,..

Giving a child or Children an education for an inheritance by parents isn't entirely true. Simply because that is one of their basic responsibilities as parents but it's so unfortunate that many parents failed dis responsibilities including mine. If education seems to be an inheritance, then Clothing, shelter, & feeding from infant should follow suit. My Bottom line is that; leaving an inheritance behind by parents to their children is a leverage that might possibly ease their hardships & stress in d journey of life, even though some got it all but blew it away. And those of us who were not fortunate by it, should strive to change d narrative for our own children.

Inheritance is not limited to Land alone. It could be houses, stable businesses, reasonable cash in millions & d likes. D sad part is that, many people inherited Curses from parents which even makes it so hard for breakthroughs no matter d level of education & opportunities, & I believe dis is d major reason why churches & other worship centers are always filled to d brims in times of crusades & series of programs.

Proverb 13:22 "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

I am interested only in wat d Nigerian Immigration Services will have to say or do about this, because this is more than an individual's passport, but dis woman just destroyed a property of d Federal Republic of Nigeria.

twinskenny:
Check the back of each appliances there is a label that indicate the wattage and other info

Alright, I will send those things to u in ur dm. When I get back home.
Thank u for ur time.

twinskenny:
So you have the wattage of the appliances?

I am away from home at d moment & I don't know how to get d wattages right now.

Hello brother

Please what is d Best Kva that can power a 3bedroom house with

1 65inches Led Tv
1 42inches Led Tv
1 DSTV Decoder
1 Gotv Decoder
1 2HP standing AC for sitting room
3 1.5HP Wall AC for 3 rooms
1 Deep Freezer
1 Standing fridge
6 Normal Standing fans
38 Led bulbs
Pressing Iron
1HP Pumping Machine

I am considering a completely Off-grid installation & in Ondo State. I would love to work with u soonest

Snake001:
Hehehe

You see PSquare, Brain jotter although dem be from the land of ipob but I be their great fan

I miss those years psquare dey always release hot jamz for every December

As a Yoruba guy wey I be, I see myself as a surest fan of Psquare to d extent that none of their album & Songs ever pass me by. Their separation (business wise) still dey pain me till tomorrow. Marriage truly has different ways of stabilizing or breaking a man.

Still missing their yearly hit jams, though still enjoying their previous evergreen songs,.

verabeare:
*RELOCATING TO CANADA*

One of my friends who relocated to Canada recently shared some lessons with me about his relocation and I thought I should share them.

Enjoy it

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1. *Using Immigration Lawyers and Travel Agents Are Not Necessary:*

When I made a decision to relocate, I came across several immigration experts charging as much as $15,000 to help you through the process.

I didn't use them mainly because I didn't have the money.

So, I had to do it myself and it worked

Later on, I found out that many people who paid those experts ended up wasting their money.

With a little guidance, you too can apply yourself and save a lot

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2. *Open a Separate Bank Account for This Project:*

I like taking the things I want to achieve as projects and relocating to a new country isn’t a small project.

One of the things I did when I made up my mind to relocate was to open a separate bank account with no ATM card.

I didn't have any rich uncle to help me.

So, I cut down on a lot of things and I started putting funds into the account for the project.

If you are like me, do this too.

It will help

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3. *Prepare for IELTS*

Many people spend at least 24 months before they finally relocate because they have to write the IELTS exam twice

And that is because they didn't prepare for it the first time.

They think "it is just English"

If you want to relocate to Canada asap, you will need to get a good enough score

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4. *Prepare for at least 6 months ahead:*

When you finally get to Canada, you will need some time to get used to the system, get a job, a house etc and settle down.

Depending on you, this could be within 3 - 6 months.

Just make sure you prepare for it.

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5. *Acquire extra skills like plumbing, fixing electrical issues, how to change car oil and how to generally fix things around the house.*

Even though these services are cheap in Nigeria, you will be paying a lot of money to get them in Canada. By learning how to do them, you will be saving a lot of money.

Or even use it to get some change.

I hope you have gained something from this my short write-up

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PS: There is a new immigration program recently introduced by the Canadian government.

This is the ONLY Canada relocation program that allows you to become a permanent Canadian resident even if you do not have a degree.

If you have any questions about relocation to Canada, feel free to DM me.

I am just seeing this & it is very useful. I will like to get in touch with u when d coast is clear from my end. Thank u very much for dis eye opening piece

DMCY:
But really he get some kind money wey be say if you hear am, you go just wan craze cause realistically speaking or typing deh ni you know say you no fit get that kind money till you die unless you do poilithief, argue with your keypads

Na that kind money ote$ get, owo toun deru ba oshi😂.

Boss, even d Politief sef, e get d kind of level person go reach bfr rolling with some kind of bastard money like dis o,. Ote$ indeed; his own kind of money no too loud like Dangote own, but u go dey hear some huge & funny figures,.

Greenfaces:
Wow. I just imagine life if someone has billions like this. Even 1billion self enjoyment fit kill persin

I am just imagining myself having #1billion for my Polaris Account,.. Hmmm na wa o

ggood:
Atiku should go and rest your time have pass you blow your chance of becoming president when you refuse to support Jonathan .

This is exactly where AA missed his calculations & might be a lifetime mistake. I used to tell people around me about Naija politics dt AA shouldn't have rebelled against Jonathan back then for d 2 term, him & others who collapsed d PDP should have calm down then, & would have been enjoying d dividend by now. A divided PDP then is what brought Buhari onboard as President. Hence d current situation,.

I am here to learn

blackpanthar:
Marriage is not the purpose of anyone on earth. So pls don't over hype it.

Marrying too early or late is RELATIVE. I have met 23 years old MEN and I have met 44 years old boys. It is mindset and lifestyle choices o.


BUT

You see MONEY......... there are doors it opens that marriage will not open. It will open your mind to dream in HD and achieve the dream that are mere wishes for poor men.

BITTER TRUTH
Anyone who is in their 30s or 40s and still STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY is either lazy orr without a mentor orrr ignorant of many key foundational laws for financial freedom orrrr spiritually under a curze.

EXCUSES are for the weak, lazy and ignorant.

So, If it is by AGE, then NED and other world billionaires WOULD NOT HAVE MARRIED SEVERAL DREAM WIVES.

MONEY CAN REVERSE AGING.

See bro, before coming here to drop impractical posts..... MAKE MONEY, MAKE MAD MONEY FIRST................. then think about your stand on issues again, and you will know that POVERTY IS A MINDSET.

WHEN MONEY SPEAKS NO ONE CHECKS THE GRAMMAR

This really touched me

completeskills:
This life is nothing. Today you are here
Tomorrow you are memory. Why all this fuss about acquiring properties and amassing wealth? Just do good and be kind to those you meet. Even these will pass away.

This is so inspiring

My wife can't have a restaurant & I will be paying after every meal, till when will I have to do that??
It is certain that I will surely have a regular way of boasting & supporting d business financially, & this would definitely btw us. So there would be nothing like paying anytime I appear for a meal (which would not be always). Though I will occasionally tip d workers for their efforts & some kind of encouragement.

By d way, situations in families differs, & it can also determine how regular will a man be eating in wife's restaurant.
I know of a family where d hubby returns to d wife's shop everyday and they all go home from there after taking dinner even at d shop. Yes!! The wife cook mostly at d shop & dis is not a restaurant.

Wizpa:
It's between Adekunle and Ilebaye!

Mark this Post!

I honestly wish that either of d two should win. Though I have bigger percentage for Ilebaye as d winner.

Add me pls.

Pls add me up.
I am interested

Pls add me

Masterchief176:
If interested, please send a dm

Pls is d group still available. I am interested to join.

bolu1986:
for example is if your sqm area is above 300 the price might be reduced and also it depends on your designs


screeding is 800 per sqm

we will be glad to work with you sir

I can now understand u better. But d sqm is about 275. It is a 4 bedroom ensuite building.
Now that d volume is not up to 300, is there any reduction in price? And of course, which type of material will u be using for d wall screeding?

I will call u to come over very soon for d inspection & quotations.

bolu1986:
good day sir

charges depends on volume,

price start from 8k per sqm

What do u mean by Volume?
Is it d total area of d building ceiling dt would determine ur price.

Also, what is d price for ur wall screening as well?
Let's see if we can work together

Hello Sir, I want to commend ur effort for d Wonderful & outstanding jobs.
Pls can u work in Ondo state, & what is ur charge per sqm??

Faber:
Obi no dey give up o. He followed Atiku to court the last time, so he have experience in Presidential elections court matters

And what was the outcome of the court case from d last time??

The fact remains that Nigeria is yet to mature for a real & outright democracy where d will of d electorates would yield results. I have come to realize that d kind of naija politics is d one which u have to be so rugged & be ready to play dirty stuffs. (The experience of GEJ as a sitting president can't be easily forgotten)

Like someone has pointed out already, Naija politics is never for d Cool & Calm guys among us, otherwise; they would run streets for someone pikin.

May God Bless d incoming government notwithstanding.