The post was about an X personality who had been helping people financially and otherwise, yet began facing backlash from some Nigerians accusing him of ignoring them. While the discussion should have centered on gratitude and understanding that one person cannot solve everyone’s problems, a user responded with the comment: “At the end he’ll regret bitterly. Nigerians are just like their politicians and leaders. Don’t waste your empathy on them.”
This statement is unfair and deeply pessimistic. It generalizes millions of Nigerians as corrupt and undeserving of empathy simply because of the bad behavior of a few. Such remarks discourage people from showing kindness and make genuine helpers afraid to assist others. Instead of comparing citizens to failed leaders, we should encourage accountability and compassion — not hate and hopelessness — if true progress is ever to be achieved.
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