A Nigerian man has shared a painful lesson about financial responsibility after revealing that he is facing eviction from his apartment because he cannot afford to renew his rent.
In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the man said his rent expired in February and that he has been unable to raise the money needed for renewal despite receiving several reminders from his landlord.
He revealed that he has now been given just three days to vacate the apartment and currently has nowhere to go.
Sharing his experience, he advised young people to avoid living beyond their financial means.
“My only advice to young boys coming up that want to rent a house to stay: live below your means. No go dey live above your means. This advice is coming from a place of pain and agony. Make you no go cry like me,” he said.
The man admitted that his financial difficulties were partly the result of what he described as a reckless lifestyle and his desire to maintain the image of a “big boy.”
He explained that he rented a two-bedroom apartment despite living alone, when he could have opted for a cheaper self-contained apartment.
“I don’t want anyone to pity me. It was my reckless lifestyle that got me here and the fact that I wanted to live above my means. I wish I knew, I would have rented just a self-con. I go rent two-bedroom flat, and na only me dey stay,” he said.
He also disclosed that he quit internet fraud after moving into the apartment because he realised the source of income was not aligned with the future he wanted for himself.
The man stressed that he was not seeking pity but said he would appreciate any genuine assistance offered to him.
His story has since sparked conversations online, with many users advising young people to prioritise financial stability and affordability over appearances and social expectations.
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