A lady in the UK has shared a surprising response from her friend in Nigeria after sending her ₦30,000 to help with her mother’s funeral expenses. In a video posted online, the lady, @jane_peterz, revealed that she had called her friend to confirm receipt of the money.
However, instead of expressing gratitude, her friend told her that she was expecting a larger amount, specifically ₦150,000 or ₦200,000. The UK woman was taken aback by her friend’s response, feeling that it was unappreciative and unrealistic.
She expressed her frustration, stating that she works hard in the UK, paying taxes and expenses, and that sending money back home is not as easy as people may think. Her comments sparked a debate on social media, with some users sympathizing with her and others criticizing her for not sending more money.
@jane_peterz everyone needs to come abroad! maybe that will help! #jane_peterz #care #healthcare
Some comments included:
@Clementina Oike said: “UK and 30k sending to Nigerians is 5&6. But any small thing una go come online da brag say una one hour pay na our one year salary.”
@success: “My sister let’s be sincere to ourselves. That money was to small. Like is really really small, is better you don’t give anything. Nevertheless, that does not give her right to be unappreciative.”
Shadylove said: “A friend I sent 150k for rent, her only message is seen. No thank u till today since July. She don enter my block list since.”
@Queen J said: I can never dash someone such amount for burial abegy. 30k kwa… we all follow dey this UK, you no try abegy.