adconline:

Like bequeathing our offsprings with generational poverty!

Must u get old before u make it? Smh

coogar:


even when he doesn't have the means & the emotional maturity to sustain that marriage? no wonder the revolving doors of poverty never left nigeria.

Wealth and maturity doesn't come by age. Its with a Mindset. You can be at the age of 50 still Poor and behave like a Child, while some at the age of 22 behave matured and earn a good living. So its a Mindset dear. To marry early is good, only if you know you are ready. After all its said 2 heads are better than 1, he whom has found a wife has found a good thing gets favour from God. Cheers

kinmarax:


When you talk about more income, I dont really understand that. Let me clarify with these assumptions. For equality sake, we will assume equal opportunity at age 24. Assuming Mr. A and Mr. B finished school at age 24 and at 25, they got a job at the same firm paying same salary, and they grew in ranks at same time. if Mr. A decides to marry at 26 and Mr. B decides to marry at 40, I dont see how Mr. B will have more income. Mr. A will use his early first small salary and be buying mainly pamper and maybe just paying for kindergerten, while Mr. B will be saving, if he wont be chasing women up and down. At age 40, when both should be attaining managerial level, Mr. A children will be finishing scecondary school, while Mr. B will use bulk of his money to throw a lavish wedding, because I cant marry a 40 year old man and do a managing wedding (=shame) and also, he will start buying pampers from what he has saved over the years. By 50, Mr. A children is out of university and Mr. B will still be attending PTA meeting at primary school. Qualiyty of aged sperm should also be considered. Younger sperm produces smarter kids. maybe Mr. B children might eventually graduate with 3rd class

Both of them will have the same income, but one will have more investments than the other provided the guy who married late is smart. Mr B would have also invested in other qualifications that will aid his career growth.

I believe a young man should have a good foundation in form of investments and savings before getting married, this foundation will act as a defence when uncertainties occur.

I got married in my 30s, I have lost jobs twice between the time I graduated and the time I got married. But because of my foundation ie income generating investments and savings, I realised I came out stronger after every job loss.

jascon1:
listen to yourself. What is Ur point based on? Poverty or marriage? These r two different things. Blame the govt for poverty not the individual. We don't have to suffer all the time for the sins of the govt. God himself said marry n multiply, what r u holding on for? At 25 isn't a man supposed to have his BSc and a job? At 25 are most men not living away from family? At 25 most men have lived with or dated many women.
Even the law states 18 or 21 if am not mistaken. There's nothing holding a. Man from marriage at 25. By our school system at 17 latest one side have his SSCE and by 22 latest a degree and 24 latest his masters. PHD? which isn't damn on job market demand. travel and see bro. Your mates are all married and done raising kids. Our parents say marry early, I still support that. Is silly a man in his 60ies raising kids in sec school. That's why most men reduce their ages to stay in active service when they sud be seeking retirement. I've seen many ppl who waited till their late 40ies to settle down still heading for divorce. No marriage is safe from breakup if u like wait a hundred years
#LETTHEYOUNGMARRY

I believe our destinies are written by us and not for us. Because of this, I have refused to blame my parents, employer, family or government for my condition. I think adults should be solely responsible for their actions and in-actions. I lost my job twice between 1998 and 2010 but that did not give me the right to blame my colleagues, employer, economy or government for my job losses. I see myself as the MD/CEO of Me, Myself and I Incorporated.

But I think every Nigerian who is lucky to graduate by 25 years should work hard and pray to settle down between 2 years to 10 years after graduation.
Getting married in 40s and above is not too good.

manie:


I believe our destinies are written by us and not for us. Because of this, I have refused to blame my parents, employer, family or government for my condition. I think adults should be solely responsible for their actions and in-actions. I lost my job twice between 1998 and 2010 but that does not give me the right to blame my colleagues, employer, economy or government for my job losses. I see myself as the MD/CEO of Me, Myself and I Incorporated.

But I think every Nigerian who is lucky to graduate by 25 years should work hard and pray to settle down between 2 years to 10 years after graduation.
Getting married in 40s and above is not too good.

I agree with u, but in allusion poverty to us shouldn't be lacking food supply or common medicare. What we lose in corruption can enrich the average poor man in Nigeria. Thats y i say blame the govt. Without a job someone can file for unemployment benefits and our parents can also apply for SSI. Our govt. Is wealthy enuff to provide those programs for the citizens. What I feel u r referring is career/social success

It's horrible actually

coogar:


be deceiving yourself.....
african women live & die for marriage. it's the single-most important achievement in their lives & it cuts across. getting married is almost seen as more important than bagging a doctorate degree.

the women are coached/trained by parents & pastors to stay in the marriage. they are told to persevere & not worry so much about whatever the hubby is doing. there's always a worse example to bring up whenever a woman complains of the abuse she's suffering in her matrimony.

the solution is fast & pray.....

The problem with many of our youths is they want to figure out every thing before they go into it, when we were told marriage is an institution, it means we have to get in and learn. You can't pass GSS101 before first year, Though you have read many English books. No amount is preparation is enough to make you more than ready, be it finance, mental, social, spiritual, etc We Just need to keep learning, even our parents who got married 30 years ago still has a thing or two to learn in marriage.

I got married at 28, but all my siblings married at 25, most of them are through with child bearing. by 34 i will be through with child bearing and my wife will be 31. The problem we have with our youths is fear of the unknown, can i take care of my family in all area? With the help of my wife we have a stable and comfortable home. If i knew what i know now, i would've gotten married at the age of 24 after my schooling. The time our ladies stop following men with television and follow men with vision, will soon watch those with vision on their television.
above all get some level of preparation and comfortability. Meanwhile don't let any one rush you into it, else you will rush out. Prayer is the key with God giving you direction not money. With God all things are possible.

Joromi1:

That's if the young man or woman willingly decides to marry. Not when parents or neighbours force u to do it before ur time

do you mean force as in looking for a wife for you? If that' the case, then it is wrong cause when you start having marriage issues, only love and respect for each other will make you overcome such issues. Do not allow anyone under any circumstance to force you to marry someone you don't love. Love is the key that would unlock tolerance, hope. Motivation, the zeal to make it for youamily etc.

Monikween:
I have someone .Am planning with... Thanks for d offer

Dear, it's not an offer. It's a proposal

Enice:
do you mean force as in looking for a wife for you? If that' the case, then it is wrong cause when you start having marriage issues, only love and respect for each other will make you overcome such issues. Do not allow anyone under any circumstance to force you to marry someone you don't love. Love is the key that would unlock tolerance, hope. Motivation, the zeal to make it for youamily etc.

No, I don't mean forcing one to marry someone but about parents mounting putting pressure on their sons and daughters to marry at an early age just because they want grandkids

jascon1:
I agree with u, but in allusion poverty to us shouldn't be lacking food supply or common medicare. What we lose in corruption can enrich the average poor man in Nigeria. Thats y i say blame the govt. Without a job someone can file for unemployment benefits and our parents can also apply for SSI. Our govt. Is wealthy enuff to provide those programs for the citizens. What I feel u r referring is career/social success

Who is the government? Government is you and I. I guess you are a graduate, that gives you an edge, education, knowledge and maybe intelligence wise.
If people who are not educated are trying their best to make ends meet and pay their bills, what stops the so-called educated graduates from doing same instead of waiting for the goverment. The earlier students in higher institution realised that there are no jobs in the labour market the earlier they will put on their thinking caps on how to create opportunities and possibilities for themselves and others.

Monikween:
I have someone .Am planning with... Thanks for d offer

Lmao!

Neplusultra:
Lmao!

coogar:


even when he doesn't have the means & the emotional maturity to sustain that marriage? no wonder the revolving doors of poverty never left nigeria.

I am very Financially stable and in my very early twenties. But am still not allowed to even discuss it.

manie:


Who is the government? Government is you and I. I guess you are a graduate, that gives you an edge education, knowledge and maybe intelligence wise.
If people who are not educated are trying their best to make ends meet and pay their bills, what stops the so-called educated graduates from doing same instead of waiting for the goverment. The earlier students in higher institution realised that there are no jobs in the labour market the earlier they will put on their thinking caps on how to create opportunities and possibilities for themselves and others.

I am not the govt. I refuse to accept that. Don't fool us with education. Reality check confirms that the masses know nothing in the govt. How am I the govt when I don't no how much my president is worth? How are we the govt when we have no access to information? How are we the govt. When we can't tell how the leaders get to their positions? How are we the govt. When we can't pay ourselves for over 6 months. How are we the govt. And we don't know where our loots go? When we can't influence decisions even when we protest. We can't hear our cries and we can't help ourselves. Get it clear, we were only taught that in school but practically the govt is vastly different from the masses. The fact that 1 million Nigerians could make their way thru poverty should not exclude your mind to the fact that over 170 million ppl do not have the same opportunities or endowments as the others. Do u know the number of disabled ppl in ur own society? Will u expect them to hustle like you? Do u know our IQ are different? Do u ever stop to realize that most ppl have tried and failed and need assistance to try again? Brother, Nigerians are not lazy. You can type words on NAIRALAND cos u can spell. Have u pondered that most of ur creative write-ups couldn't make it to some ppl who can't read? Brother, some eggs don't require same heat to incubate, but no egg can hatch in the fridge.
Our parents have made the govt to believe that without them we can survive and today we the children pay the price. They say don't dwell on what the govt will do for u, but what u will do for the govt. Yet they tell us that we are the govt. Isnt that delusional? Ppl who can't get their pension will blame themselves? Our educational system is decayed we blame ourselves? No ministries to see to the need of the ppl is our fault? It took Bill Gates to vaccinate us, it took world bank to distribute mosquito nets. It took America to beef up our security.
The govt owes us what they included as the constitutional rights of the nation. Don't fool us to thinking we are to blame. Encourage transparency in the govt n accountability

TheFLIRT:

Don't make it sound like African women in marriage are in living bondage. There's no law restricting women from filing for divorce if the marriage is unfavourable to them. And why would the society stigmatise a divorcee when her reason for leaving is clear? Do you think we're still in the 1800's? We've outgrown that age a long time ago

Oga whatever city you are kindly draw up a questionnaire and ask married ladies and guys if they are happy in their marriage.... Compare the % of those who are happily married and those who are not and see for urself what has been cooking in people matrimonial home and that are enduring in Africa/Nigeria

in the olden days an eighteen years old would have gotten hectares of land for farming for himself, would be working as a farmer for his community or to a rich man in most cases the community elders, may be working in the farm of the king , may be working in farm of neighbouring villages infact may also join craftsmanship to his farming profession .....

It was a physical world then and the more strength you get ,the more money you make and the more wealth you have, the more wives you have and the more children you beget. ..,. @25 in the olden days Nigeria , you are a big man atleast with two wives and five children.

If you try such nonsense in this "MENTAL WORD" .... I swear to God many families has run down because they listened to their illiterate and ignorant families ........

There is no point in seeing my great grand children in poverty, all I want is leaving a good legacy for my children in riches, academic, professional and excellent career life with astounding belief in humanitarianism and Godliness

"Na God dey nurture children and marriage" da na word of poor folks to pacify themselves after dey don Fuk-UP.

Many poor folks usually intentionally write letter to poverty and geometric poverty cuz they keep doing things that further sink them down the hole.

leverage12:
Wealth and maturity doesn't come by age. Its with a Mindset. You can be at the age of 50 still Poor and behave like a Child, while some at the age of 22 behave matured and earn a good living. So its a Mindset dear. To marry early is good, only if you know you are ready. After all its said 2 heads are better than 1, he whom has found a wife has found a good thing gets favour from God. Cheers

Yeah, that's what most Nigerians do not understand.

jascon1:
I am not the govt. I refuse to accept that. Don't fool us with education. Reality check confirms that the masses know nothing in the govt. How am I the govt when I don't no how much my president is worth? How are we the govt when we have no access to information? How are we the govt. When we can't tell how the leaders get to their positions? How are we the govt. When we can't pay ourselves for over 6 months. How are we the govt. And we don't know where our loots go? When we can't influence decisions even when we protest. We can't hear our cries and we can't help ourselves. Get it clear, we were only taught that in school but practically the govt is vastly different from the masses. The fact that 1 million Nigerians could make their way thru poverty should not exclude your mind to the fact that over 170 million ppl do not have the same opportunities or endowments as the others. Do u know the number of disabled ppl in ur own society? Will u expect them to hustle like you? Do u know our IQ are different? Do u ever stop to realize that most ppl have tried and failed and need assistance to try again? Brother, Nigerians are not lazy. You can type words on NAIRALAND cos u can spell. Have u pondered that most of ur creative write-ups couldn't make it to some ppl who can't read? Brother, some eggs don't require same heat to incubate, but no egg can hatch in the fridge.
Our parents have made the govt to believe that without them we can survive and today we the children pay the price. They say don't dwell on what the govt will do for u, but what u will do for the govt. Yet they tell us that we are the govt. Isnt that delusional? Ppl who can't get their pension will blame themselves? Our educational system is decayed we blame ourselves? No ministries to see to the need of the ppl is our fault? It took Bill Gates to vaccinate us, it took world bank to distribute mosquito nets. It took America to beef up our security.
The govt owes us what they included as the constitutional rights of the nation. Don't fool us to thinking we are to blame. Encourage transparency in the govt n accountability

Who are the people that voted in our current leaders? People will definitely get the type of leaders and government they want. Nothing stops the people to vote out any leader or government that cannot meet their aspirations. You and I are the government, and the people can sack any leader and government whenever they think enough is enough.

Nigerians and most especially the youths need to change our mindset and values. I am a realist, and the reality on ground shows that more than ever before our destinies are written by us and not by the government, economy, family nor employers.

Ask yourself, while we are complaining about the government and the economy we still have hardworking, focused, intelligent and proactive Nigerians who are creating opportunities and possibilities. I think rather than looking at the problem we should think of how to solve the problems at a profit.

What is the essence of our education, if we do not have problem solving skills. Our education should give us the skills, tools and attitudes that should make us productive members of the society. Someone defined knowledge, as what we know which gives us an edge.

Bollove:
Oga whatever city you are kindly draw up a questionnaire and ask married ladies and guys if they are happy in their marriage.... Compare the % of those who are happily married and those who are not and see for urself what has been cooking in people matrimonial home and that are enduring in Africa/Nigeria

in the olden days an eighteen years old would have gotten hectares of land for farming for himself, would be working as a farmer for his community or to a rich man in most cases the community elders, may be working in the farm of the king , may be working in farm of neighbouring villages infact may also join craftsmanship to his farming profession .....

It was a physical world then and the more strength you get ,the more money you make and the more wealth you have, the more wives you have and the more children you beget. ..,. @25 in the olden days Nigeria , you are a big man atleast with two wives and five children.

If you try such nonsense in this "MENTAL WORD" .... I swear to God many families has run down because they listened to their illiterate and ignorant families ........

There is no point in seeing my great grand children in poverty, all I want is leaving a good legacy for my children in riches, academic, professional and excellent career life with astounding belief in humanitarianism and Godliness

"Na God dey nurture children and marriage" da na word of poor folks to pacify themselves after dey don Fuk-UP.

Many poor folks usually intentionally write letter to poverty and geometric poverty cuz they keep doing things that further sink them down the hole.

I got married in my late 30s, although I am not recommending this to anyone but I am now better positioned to give my children the best I can afford.As a matter of fact, I already have investment funds and endowment for my 2 sons because I do not want to blame the government for the reasons why they cannot have a quick head start.

Joromi1:

Dear, it's not an offer. It's a proposal

check d dictionary They mean d Same thing

Neplusultra:
Lmao!

u dey mind d guy...

jascon1:
I am not the govt. I refuse to accept that. Don't fool us with education. Reality check confirms that the masses know nothing in the govt. How am I the govt when I don't no how much my president is worth? How are we the govt when we have no access to information? How are we the govt. When we can't tell how the leaders get to their positions? How are we the govt. When we can't pay ourselves for over 6 months. How are we the govt. And we don't know where our loots go? When we can't influence decisions even when we protest. We can't hear our cries and we can't help ourselves. Get it clear, we were only taught that in school but practically the govt is vastly different from the masses. The fact that 1 million Nigerians could make their way thru poverty should not exclude your mind to the fact that over 170 million ppl do not have the same opportunities or endowments as the others. Do u know the number of disabled ppl in ur own society? Will u expect them to hustle like you? Do u know our IQ are different? Do u ever stop to realize that most ppl have tried and failed and need assistance to try again? Brother, Nigerians are not lazy. You can type words on NAIRALAND cos u can spell. Have u pondered that most of ur creative write-ups couldn't make it to some ppl who can't read? Brother, some eggs don't require same heat to incubate, but no egg can hatch in the fridge.
Our parents have made the govt to believe that without them we can survive and today we the children pay the price. They say don't dwell on what the govt will do for u, but what u will do for the govt. Yet they tell us that we are the govt. Isnt that delusional? Ppl who can't get their pension will blame themselves? Our educational system is decayed we blame ourselves? No ministries to see to the need of the ppl is our fault? It took Bill Gates to vaccinate us, it took world bank to distribute mosquito nets. It took America to beef up our security.
The govt owes us what they included as the constitutional rights of the nation. Don't fool us to thinking we are to blame. Encourage transparency in the govt n accountability

I have followed your comments , all the while you left me wondering if you really pass through the four walls of a university.
Please change your mindset, Romans 12:2 will help. I'm not trying to insult you. But when someone is trying very hard to teach you or correct you, you need to listen even if the person is not entire correct, besides you didn't pay for it. Either you are hard to tutor or you hardly learn.
Please change your mindset. I like some of the points you raised but you have to analyze but argument.

Monikween:
u dey mind d guy...

Chai! My love, na me u dey cast like this?

Joromi1:
Chai! My love, na me u dey cast like this?

lmao Lemme abeg

Monikween:
lmao Lemme abeg

Is it my fault? They say if u love someone u should tell her na.

kinmarax:


See what someone who claime to be mature is saying. I even hearpeople talk about financial security. My advice is once you get that job or a steady source of income, even at less than 26 years of age, go and marry and leave all the old cargos here that are trying to justify why they are not married at old age. If you marry early, you will use you youthful finance and raise you kids and retire in peac, while these old cargos advising you will use their pension to raise kids. who told you guys married men dont save money. For you information they save more than single people. I got married at the age of 25 that was when I got a job and am even igbo, the acclaimed tribe that marry late. now am 28, and I have 2 children 3 years and 1 year old children. enjoying my youthful income.

Nice one. Coogar is an old cargo, don't mind him. Coogar they have started insulting you, go and marry and stop living like a wild cat. Stay faithful and respect your wife too. When she says 1, reason with her and don't reply with 1,2, 3, 4. As we see you do on NL.

However for me, men should be married by at most 30 and at least 28. While girls 25-28. But it always doesn't work that way. We should all do what works for us. Life has no hard and fast rules. However if you want to marry at 25 or 35 be kind enough to let your partner know so that they can walk of they need to. I also do not support long courtships for any reason. Maximum 2yrs.

baby124:


Nice one. Coogar is an old cargo, don't mind him. Coogar they have started insulting you, go and marry and stop living like a wild cat. Stay faithful and respect your wife too. When she says 1, reason with her and don't reply with 1,2, 3, 4. As we see you do on NL.

However for me, men should be married by at most 30 and at least 28. While girls 25-28. But it always doesn't work that way. We should all do what works for us. Life has no hard and fast rules. However if you want to marry at 25 or 35 be kind enough to let your partner know so that they can walk of they need to. I also do not support long courtships for any reason. Maximum 2yrs.

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Pls pals, how do I open a new thread here on nairaland? Ur help/response will b appreciated highly.

Joromi1:

I seriously don't understand u. Is the thread ur problem or the topic? And when did Nairaland start asking people not to create threads relating to marriage?

. Pls der how do a create a thread on Naiaraland? Thanks.

TheFLIRT:

Are you American? I know that's the only place one would see this kind of madness

Mind you, Nigeria might not have as high divorce rate as USA, this is largely due to societal pressure, as women are forced to confine themselves to patriarchal name of their husband.

But the consequence is greater, it has one of the highest (if not the highest) rate of marital infidelity in the world.

Most married couples in Nigeria, order than going on divorce, resort to extra-marital practices just to stay married. When they are no longer getting the fun they crave in their marriage.

manie:




Who are the people that voted in our current leaders? People will definitely get the type of leaders and government they want. Nothing stops the people to vote out any leader or government that cannot meet their aspirations. You and I are the government, and the people can sack any leader and government whenever they think enough is enough.

Nigerians and most especially the youths need to change our mindset and values. I am a realist, and the reality on ground shows that more than ever before our destinies are written by us and not by the government, economy, family nor employers.

Ask yourself, while we are complaining about the government and the economy we still have hardworking, focused, intelligent and proactive Nigerians who are creating opportunities and possibilities. I think rather than looking at the problem we should think of how to solve the problems at a profit.

What is the essence of our education, if we do not have problem solving skills. Our education should give us the skills, tools and attitudes that should make us productive members of the society. Someone defined knowledge, as what we know which gives us an edge.

well said! Your points are not wrong at all, but would better serve in a Democratic setting. Are we truly Democratic? Does the average man even no his constitutional rights? Will the average man striking rock to make water ensure steadiness in the populace? Why does the average man need to vote if his survival and security depends on him alone? Talking about education, u asked of the essence of education if we can't solve our problems. Well, you will need to upgrade yourself on the percentage of uneducated ppl in Nigeria. U also need to ask the quality of education given to the said educated ones. I wish your ideas could work, but let me remind u that we have tried it for decades and we are still sinking in the mud. How much longer? Fela is a great man today cos his messages hit straight to the head and not the tail. Your contribution without a government policy cannot stand time, and it cannot reflect the generic objective of a nation. Bro, we are educated, we have tried, we are not letting up, but yet there is still a long way ahead. Governmental policies and programs can help us get there n in no time. Mention a countries that got positive transformation without strict governmental directives. Are we talking China, Japan, Singapore, US or France? It takes a leader to lead creative minds. Most of our intellectuals thrive elsewhere cos of better policies. How many inventors have had a breakthrough here in Nigeria? How many businesses have nosedived to the rock here in Nigeria? How many businesses have got bailed out? Your individual input requires a collective input.

jascon1:
well said! Your points are not wrong at all, but would better serve in a Democratic setting. Are we truly Democratic? Does the average man even no his constitutional rights? Will the average man striking rock to make water ensure steadiness in the populace? Why does the average man need to vote if his survival and security depends on him alone? Talking about education, u asked of the essence of education if we can't solve our problems. Well, you will need to upgrade yourself on the percentage of uneducated ppl in Nigeria. U also need to ask the quality of education given to the said educated ones. I wish your ideas could work, but let me remind u that we have tried it for decades and we are still sinking in the mud. How much longer? Fela is a great man today cos his messages hit straight to the head and not the tail. Your contribution without a government policy cannot stand time, and it cannot reflect the generic objective of a nation. Bro, we are educated, we have tried, we are not letting up, but yet there is still a long way ahead. Governmental policies and programs can help us get there n in no time. Mention a countries that got positive transformation without strict governmental directives. Are we talking China, Japan, Singapore, US or France? It takes a leader to lead creative minds. Most of our intellectuals thrive elsewhere cos of better policies. How many inventors have had a breakthrough here in Nigeria? How many businesses have nosedived to the rock here in Nigeria? How many businesses have got bailed out? Your individual input requires a collective input.

The earlier you see yourself as the MD/CEO of Me Myself and I incorporated the better. In the past, people expected manna from heaven but now we need to make our own manna. There is a saying that heaven helps those who help themselves, I think you really need to renew your mind it will do you and your children a whole lot of good. Live and plan your life and that of your children as if no government existed.

The purpose of our education is to equip one with the skills, tools and attitudes to be a productive member of the society.It is lazy minds that will complain about the quality of the education received in Nigeria. The internet has made the world a global village all you need to improve mind is just a click. We have people who graduated from Nigerian Universities who are making the nation proud in their post-graduate studies in foreign universities, while some are only complaining about the quality of our education.

The percentage of educated Nigerians may be low, but those of us who are privileged to receive University education should see it as a call to create opportunities and possibilities rather than waiting to be partakers of the dreams of other people. My brother as a man thinketh so he is and will be. You need to change your mindset and values. Where you will be in 10 years will be determined by the type of friends you move with and the type of books you read.
Most Nigerian graduates may have the skills and tools, but what is lacking is the attitude. I will advise you to read a book attitude is everything by Keith Harrel.

When 20% of Nigerians are creative, we shall see the impact on the life of the remaining 80%.
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NB. Yours truly graduated with 3rd class from UNILAG in 1997, nobody was ready to employ me but had to work as a teacher. I was also out job twice for a minimum of 6 months on each occasion.

Fast forward to 2015, I have 2 houses in Lagos and the 3rd one is almost completed. A sum of N1 million was also invested for each of my sons in 2014, this should have grown to a minimum of N2.6 million in 9 years at a minimum return of 10% provided I did not add to the investment, I will surely add to the investment every year meaning the value would have grown higher than N2.6 million in 2024.By this time the eldest will be in the University and the youngest will be writing his SSCE.