Dadusu_🇳🇬 :
I understand the point you’re trying to make, because being born poor in Nigeria puts you at a serious disadvantage. But saying that if you’re born poor, you’re destined to die poor is simply not true. Poverty can make the journey much harder, but it doesn’t determine the destination. There are Nigerians who were born into very modest circumstances and used their talent, creativity, education, persistence and opportunities to completely change their lives. Look at people like Wizkid and Olamide, who came from relatively humble backgrounds and built hugely successful careers from their talent and creativity. There are also countless entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes and professionals who started with very little and built something for themselves. And this is where I agree with part of your argument: not everyone will escape poverty, and not everyone will become wealthy. The system is unequal, opportunities are limited, and hard work alone does not guarantee success. But that is precisely why we should fight for a society that gives people a genuine chance, not tell poor people that their fate has already been decided.
Your circumstances at birth may determine where you start, but they do not necessarily determine where you finish. Some people will remain poor despite their best efforts, while others will find a way out. That possibility alone proves that being born poor is not a life sentence.
2026-08-25 09:37:21