A Nigerian man has sparked a conversation online by advocating for a shift in the culture of community support. He suggested that people should form a “committee of friends” to help one another in times of need rather than coming together only to raise money for burials.
“STOP FORMING COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS FOR YOUR FRIENDS BURIAL. Form committee of friends to help him get job to do. Form committee of friends to help him establish his business,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday.
“Form committee of friends to change his status for good. How can your committee of friends raise 5million naira for burial but cannot raise 500 thousand naira to help a friend establish.
Lets build ourselves as friends and brothers cos a tree cannot make a forest.”
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This perspective resonates with many who feel that the emphasis on lavish burial arrangements often overshadows the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to people’s lives during their lifetime. The man’s call encourages communities to prioritize mutual aid and support for life’s challenges, such as healthcare, education, and business opportunities.
