Awosika, who once served as chairman of a major Nigerian bank, said she had seen firsthand how some of the country’s most prominent figures lived on borrowed money while projecting an image of affluence.
She added that in many cases, their families only discover the true state of their finances after their death. “Many wealthy Nigerians, very big names, are living in debt while maintaining a lavish public lifestyle. Until they die, their families often don’t even know the true state of their finances and how broke they are,”
She talked about her journey and revealed that for more than a decade she earned more than her husband while he steadily built his career in the public sector.She explained that instead of allowing the income gap to create tension, they treated it as a foundation for teamwork and mutual growth.
She urged couples, especially women, not to let money become a source of conflict in marriage, and described it as a tool for building and achieving shared goals and not a measure of power or ego. “So when I say do not make money an issue in your home, I mean it. Money is a tool. Use it to achieve things together, whether it comes from the man or the woman. One plus one is one. It is not mathematics,” she added.
This is one woman I respect and admire apart from my late mum.
ReplyDeleteSo full of wisdom and experience👌
Woman of God
ReplyDeleteShes right, the act of consumerism is becoming a lifestyle for the younger generations. You’ll see even young people splashing millions of naira on rent and furnishing their rented apartment to their taste. When you ask them if they have any assets or investment, you’ll find out they have none. People should learn to leave below their means, the classism in the country is also a contributing factor to the problem.
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom 👍
ReplyDeleteWhen this lady talks, I grab a pen and paper. It is unfortunate we don't have sound people like this in political spaces in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy listening to Mrs. I.A. She's good!
ReplyDeleteOne shouldn't be surprised about what she said, packaging and rebranding to step up is the thing now.
One of my beautiful Mentors. God bless you Momma 🥰
ReplyDeleteThis woman is full of wisdom and i love her preaching
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