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Hello everyone, I want to share the outcome of my business dealings with a fellow Nairalander, and how things went down. Sometimes, what we think is smart might turn out to be foolishness.

I posted on this platform seeking a partner for cassava farming, and someone showed interest. We began talking, and I invited him to join the partnership. Since I was also new to Benue State, I was staying with a friend, who initially wanted to charge the man rent for accomodations, but I asked him to forget, that since the man was supposed to partner with us. Later, I regretted not allowing my friend to collect rent from him.

When the man arrived, I took him to see the farm where I had already started cultivating cassava, and promised to show him another land soon. However, he expressed interest in having his own personal farm, while still partnering with us. I agreed, and together with my friend, we started looking for land for him. He insisted that if we couldn't find land for him, he would leave, so we worked hard to find it.

Eventually, we secured a large land, and he paid for the clearing of the land. I was in a hurry to finish his farm so we could begin our partnership, and personally went to the bush to gather cassava stems for planting 19 ulah that 400* 19. Sometimes, he would follow but do nothing, which I didn’t mind because I saw him as a brother. However, he only paid for one set of cassava stems, which was not enough to plant a substantial area, it only planted 376heeps. My friend and I provided the remaining stems.

I gave him advice, sharing my past experiences of wasting money on failed investments in Benue and how farming might have been a better path. I mentioned how I once started a cassava factory and a animal farm, which didn’t succeed because of human wickedness, and that if I had a network of investors, I would’ve suggested investing in cassava factory . he became interested and.even suggested that he could partner with me in a garri factory, combining our efforts for mutual benefit.( he brings the money and i and my friend provide mannpower and any thing we could source locally we would do it)

Despite the challenges I faced, I managed to make connections with people who could offer land for our business. I discussed how garri could be sold in markets like Port Harcourt and Jos, where demand was high. We agreed to start the factory, but when it came time for actual physical work, my friend and I were the ones carrying out the labor—gathering materials from the bush and clearing the site. The man, however, stayed behind.

Once the work began, he told my friend he didn’t want me involved in the factory anymore because he couldn’t manipulate me like he was manipulating others. He also expressed doubts about my intentions, suggesting I might run off with the garri. This was hurtful because I had always helped him, even when things were tough.

Eventually, he and my friend had an argument, and my friend was forced to leave and asked him to leave his house. I decided to step in and assist him since my friend was no longer around. But when I organized transportation to bring the garri to Jos, he suddenly claimed he had made other arrangements without even consulting me. The most frustrating part was that he never gave me any financial compensation for the work I had done—except for a loan of 25k that I had to take from him to visit my factory, which ultimately didn’t work out.

When my friend and I demanded compensation for the time and effort we had put into the business, the man used money to bribe the local authorities, and they sided with him, embarrassing themselves in the process. My friend got some compensation, but I received nothing.

In the end, when I was about to leave, people advised me to harvest his crops and take the profits, as he had been unfair. I agreed, and we harvested some of his farm, selling part of the produce while leaving the rest for him.

Now, looking back, what would you have done differently if you were in my position?

This person must be heartless


And you don't want to drop his moniker

Make we go visit him or actually hear his ow. Side of the story

Janded42:
Now, looking back, what would you have done differently if you were in my position?

Nice try, dude. I've always said I can't be police, judge, jury, prosecutor and defence in my own case and be found guilty, and this is a classic example.

You said, a Nairalander, so give that person the opportunity to present their side of this case!

Yes. He should be able to see the post and give his own side off his story.

One


Always have a written contract that stipulates the duties and reaponsibilities of each party.


Two

Do investment, do not partner. People who cone with partnership vibe come to dupe you. I know so, cause one wanted to partner with 10M, i declined that i wont accept even 50M. Do investment, let them bring an amount of money, you use it to work


Three


Stop sharing your connections with people. The large land, market to sell garri, details on the garri factory setup. You moved from partnership to enslavement and I'm sure your consxience would have been telling you but you refused to listen



Do this :

Go to a police station to report the matter for business partnership fraud or speak with a lawyer that is affordable and get authorization to harvest his crops. Stop doing business like a Christian. Take charge. Christianity isnt weakness. If they slap you by mistake, let hem die by correction

You are so correct.

I cant go to the police station because there is no written contract. I have learnt my lesson already.

And the worst part of it all is he was using Christianity to pretend and when he got what he wanted the real him came out

Janded42:
Hello everyone, I want to share the outcome of my business dealings with a fellow Nairalander, and how things went down. Sometimes, what we think is smart might turn out to be foolishness.

I posted on this platform seeking a partner for cassava farming, and someone showed interest. We began talking, and I invited him to join the partnership. Since I was also new to Benue State, I was staying with a friend, who initially wanted to charge the man rent for accomodations, but I asked him to forget, that since the man was supposed to partner with us. Later, I regretted not allowing my friend to collect rent from him.

When the man arrived, I took him to see the farm where I had already started cultivating cassava, and promised to show him another land soon. However, he expressed interest in having his own personal farm, while still partnering with us. I agreed, and together with my friend, we started looking for land for him. He insisted that if we couldn't find land for him, he would leave, so we worked hard to find it.

Eventually, we secured a large land, and he paid for the clearing of the land. I was in a hurry to finish his farm so we could begin our partnership, and personally went to the bush to gather cassava stems for planting 19 ulah that 400* 19. Sometimes, he would follow but do nothing, which I didn’t mind because I saw him as a brother. However, he only paid for one set of cassava stems, which was not enough to plant a substantial area, it only planted 376heeps. My friend and I provided the remaining stems.

I gave him advice, sharing my past experiences of wasting money on failed investments in Benue and how farming might have been a better path. I mentioned how I once started a cassava factory and a animal farm, which didn’t succeed because of human wickedness, and that if I had a network of investors, I would’ve suggested investing in cassava factory . he became interested and.even suggested that he could partner with me in a garri factory, combining our efforts for mutual benefit.( he brings the money and i and my friend provide mannpower and any thing we could source locally we would do it)

Despite the challenges I faced, I managed to make connections with people who could offer land for our business. I discussed how garri could be sold in markets like Port Harcourt and Jos, where demand was high. We agreed to start the factory, but when it came time for actual physical work, my friend and I were the ones carrying out the labor—gathering materials from the bush and clearing the site. The man, however, stayed behind.

Once the work began, he told my friend he didn’t want me involved in the factory anymore because he couldn’t manipulate me like he was manipulating others. He also expressed doubts about my intentions, suggesting I might run off with the garri. This was hurtful because I had always helped him, even when things were tough.

Eventually, he and my friend had an argument, and my friend was forced to leave and asked him to leave his house. I decided to step in and assist him since my friend was no longer around. But when I organized transportation to bring the garri to Jos, he suddenly claimed he had made other arrangements without even consulting me. The most frustrating part was that he never gave me any financial compensation for the work I had done—except for a loan of 25k that I had to take from him to visit my factory, which ultimately didn’t work out.

When my friend and I demanded compensation for the time and effort we had put into the business, the man used money to bribe the local authorities, and they sided with him, embarrassing themselves in the process. My friend got some compensation, but I received nothing.

In the end, when I was about to leave, people advised me to harvest his crops and take the profits, as he had been unfair. I agreed, and we harvested some of his farm, selling part of the produce while leaving the rest for him.

Now, looking back, what would you have done differently if you were in my position?

My brother nothing. I would have done the same thing. Although,maybe more signing and more formalities

Janded42:
Now, looking back, what would you have done differently if you were in my position?

I understand u...
U have a good heart....
Pls learn how to put yourself first and foremost ...
Or else pple will continue to cheat U...
Its part of emotional intelligence...

Lolzzzzz 🤣

Are you feeling guilty after harvesting his crop and selling them for your compensation

Or you think you would have made more money if you earlier made a sharing agreement


You called for partnership, but you people worked like employer & employees


I'm not sure the guy is at fault

lereinter:
Lolzzzzz 🤣

Are you feeling guilty after harvesting his crop and selling them for your compensation

Or you think you would have made more money if you earlier made a sharing agreement


You called for partnership, but you people worked like employer & employees


I'm not sure the guy is at fault

The man obviously took advantage of his naivety. Some people will not bother with documentation since they believe that gentlemen's agreement is enough...and it should be if the so-called partner is a man of integrity. He is obviously not, therefore he is at fault.

@ OP
As for harvesting of his crops, it is not totally right. You could have harvested them and informed him point blank that you did that to make up for some of the money he owes you. And I am sure he would not be able to say a word of protest in response. That would have absolved you of any bad on your part.

I don't feel guilty; he simply took advantage of my kindness, and I have no regrets.
🤣

Are you feeling guilty after harvesting his crop and selling them for your compensation

Or you think you would have made more money if you earlier made a sharing agreement


You called for partnership, but you people worked like employer & employees


I'm not sure the guy is at fault[/quote]