A netizen recalls how a struggling coursemate sent a wedding invitation after the group had pooled money to support him.
Background of the Group Support
According to the contributor, members of the class had previously raised about ₦1.2 million to aid a peer who had been unemployed for six years, intending the funds for vocational training or a small business venture.
Unexpected Wedding Announcement
Shortly after receiving the assistance, the beneficiary surprised the group by sharing a wedding invitation, explaining that he now had “a little money” and felt ready to marry his girlfriend of four years.
Group’s Reaction and Further Request
The revelation left the group stunned, especially since the money had been earmarked for a different purpose. The situation intensified when the same individual later messaged the group, requesting help to cover a ₦3.2 million wedding budget, claiming he could not manage the expenses alone.
Outcome
The request was poorly received, leading the members to remove him from their chat.
One member expressed the episode in her own words:
“My coursemates and I contributed ₦1.2 million for one of our classmates who has been jobless for the past six years. We raised the money to help him learn a skill or start a small business so he could get back on his feet. Just last week, he sent his wedding invitation in the group. The whole group went silent. When we asked him why, he said since he now had ‘a little money,’ he decided it was the right time to marry his girlfriend of four years. We said nothing. He sent another message: ‘Guys please, I can’t do this alone. My wedding budget is ₦3.2 million. I need your support.’ They removed him from the group immediately🙄”
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