As noted elsewhere in my previous thread: https://www.nairaland.com/5829221/build-small-house-now-keep, I have been seriously considering building a house, but after a few inquiries and inspections, I discovered that I could only afford a land and build in remote area in my state.

The effect is that my neighbours and everyone in my vicinity will be of low income or lower middle class. This effect is seen in churches, schools etc around there too.

Personally, I don't care about this but my elder brother will not allow me to rest. According to him, "Nigga, you like village too much, leave that place," he is of the opinion that I should even leave the state entirely-- he is New York based anyway.

NOW, these thoughts have been in my subconscious mind, having subliminal effects on me.

Considering, that this great forum has people from all walks of life, I have decided to bring this issue here: TO WHAT EXTENT DOES ONE'S RESIDENT ENVIRONMENT AFFECT HIM especially with regard to finance.

Should I forget about building now-- since I can only afford to build in a remote area now-- and rent in a highbrow, upscale area?

What are the advantages or disadvantages of living among the rich.


Thanks.

xoo many bt it do av positive effects

Using Lagos hypothetically.
I'd rather live in a hut around a rich urban environment than be a local champion in a remote area.
Mehn I was robbed by street urchins last Sunday, been the first time I stepped my feet on Agege soil and trust me it would be my last....hiaan

Advantages

1. Security - everyone minds his or her business. No one has your time

2. You think and aim higher. You will surely see those who will be challenging you to dare

3. Having your children grow in an environment where they can rob shoulder with other rich children, and start building viable rapport as they grow.

4. Networking. When you attend CDA's meeting, club or religious gathering you can also meet and network with other rich people who can help your business or create platform for investment opportunities.

I think you should stay in the rich neighborhood, as you make more money, you can still comfortably build a house in that your village, and still buy or build in that highbrow area.

What's the essence of leaving in the village and you are the one settling all the fights in the village?

I think the major advantage of living in a rich neighborhood is that you'll be challenged to do more for yourself. you'll be self motivated enough to be in a healthy competition which on the long run will be to your advantage unlike when you're in the village.

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covid2019:

Egunmogaji2

Village life suits me very well. I can’t live in a big city.

Life is short, live it fully and on your own terms.

It all depends on what you seek to achieve. I have friends living in Lekki and I've vowed never to join them. Not because I cant afford a befitting house in Lekki. In the estate where I live in Lagos, there's 24 hours power supply daily with perfect road network. We are served by the so-called 33 grid. People find it hard to believe when they visit that a place in Nigeria could enjoy power so constantly. Security isn't a problem and roads leading home are lit in the night.

My friends who built houses in Lekki are always on Generator. They spend hugely on water treatment. Roads are always flooded, etc. There's a comptroller of customs who wanted to live in Lekki. He moved with his family. Now he wants to come back traffic gets worse at peak periods in that axis. Most times I'd get to the airport much earlier than those living in Lekki. Most times, I get to VI or any part of Lagos earlier than they do. I always ask myself, what's so special about the Lekki sef? You don't want to even near that place now that rain has started.

The government of Nigeria has made city's life so difficult. Overseas, you could live anywhere and still enjoy all the benefits of life...in fact people preferred living on the outskirts where they enjoy the serenity. We have a manufacturer who cited their facility at a remote village in Germany. This is a multibillion Euro company. As remotely as they're situated, they've been able to reach the length and breadth of the world courtesy, functional rail system. From their facility, they could connect every part of Europe. From any airport, you easily reach them via train.
The day we have a functional rail system in place across Nigeria( if it would happen in my generation) , it's goodbye to lagos hectic life and I relocate to my town. From my town, I could get to the station early to catch a Lagos-bound train. 5:30pm, I don commot office to join a train that would take me back home. Do you know why life expectancy in Nigeria is so short? It's due to the hectic lifestyle of working Nigerians. We spend most of our active hours in traffic and accumulate stress in the process. The look of a 40-year old average lagosian isn't same when compared to that of his counterparts in Europe or US.

Less envy.
Less household enemies
Less quarrel
Mostly serene and reserved
Helps you to keep focus on your goal
You earn similar respect
less noise (most houses have quality soumd system, but you wouldn't hear noise,

Lekki is a nice place to live, but I am not interested. I won’t even build a house there and you won’t believe it, I made most of my money in Lekki selling properties there.
I live for 3 years in Percy Olumokun Street, Sangotedo and have my office along Adeniran. There are majorly fake people in Lekki and I wonder why many people are more about pretending they are successful when they are actually only making their landlords rich. I don’t think you will really meet successful people in your street, you will do better if you attend the right social gather, like churches or programs. I have met many young men who at the end of the day’s were disgraced out of their accommodation after they couldn’t meet up with the rent and live style anymore. I know many young men whose latest cars and stuff are all from loans. One of them wanted me to stand as a guarantor for 25 million naira loan despite having nothing! Can you imagine? I have someone who has collected over 100 million naira loan and still planning to collect another without any property. Some people get mind sha!
I prefer Lagos mainland, there are decent areas like Ilupeju Estate, Gbagada, Obanikoro, Oko Oba, Ekoro, Abule Egba and others where you can live with some of the REAL and richest people in Lagos. I’ve met billionaires living simply in mainland. There is little pressure and competition. No one is forming Shatta Bandle there, but you will get frustrated if you live in extremely bad areas like Mushin, Onipan, Agege, and anywhere you have too many shanties. The rich are all over Lagos, but don’t expect your neighbors to show you the way...you will do well attending the right church and going to Lagos Business School

fairfora:
It all depends on what you seek to achieve. I have friends living in Lekki and I've vowed never to join them. Not because I cant afford a befitting house in Lekki. In the estate where I live in Lagos, there's 24 hours power supply daily with perfect road network. We are served by the so-called 33 grid. People find it hard to believe when they visit that a place in Nigeria could enjoy power so constantly. Security isn't a problem and roads leading home are lit in the night.

My friends who built houses in Lekki are always on Generator. They spend hugely on water treatment. Roads are always flooded, etc. There's a comptroller of customs who wanted to live in Lekki. He moved with his family. Now he wants to come back traffic gets worse at peak periods in that axis. Most times I'd get to the airport much earlier than those living in Lekki. Most times, I get to VI or any part of Lagos earlier than they do. I always ask myself, what's so special about the Lekki sef? You don't want to even near that place now that rain has started.

The government of Nigeria has made city's life so difficult. Overseas, you could live anywhere and still enjoy all the benefits of life...in fact people preferred living on the outskirts where they enjoy the serenity. We have a manufacturer who cited their facility at a remote village in Germany. This is a multibillion Euro company. As remotely as they're situated, they've been able to reach the length and breadth of the world courtesy, functional rail system. From their facility, they could connect every part of Europe. From any airport, you easily reach them via train.
The day we have a functional rail system in place across Nigeria( if it would happen in my generation) , it's goodbye to lagos hectic life and I relocate to my town. From my town, I could get to the station early to catch a Lagos-bound train. 5:30pm, I don commot office to join a train that would take me back home. Do you know why life expectancy in Nigeria is so short? It's due to the hectic lifestyle of working Nigerians. We spend most of our active hours in traffic and accumulate stress in the process. The look of a 40-year old average lagosian isn't same when compared to that of his counterparts in Europe or US.

Not everyone lives in lagos, PH or Abuja. Outside these 3 places in nigeria, every other places looks calm and more sane. Uyo, Warri, Benin, Sagamu, Abeokuta, Ijebu-ode, ibadan etc are mostly calm with better and good life.

emmaodet:


Not everyone lives in lagos, PH or Abuja. Outside these 3 places in nigeria, every other places looks calm and more sane. Uyo, Warri, Benin, Sagamu, Abeokuta, Ijebu-ode, ibadan etc are mostly calm with better and good life.

Agreed. But the majority of working class and SMEs are in Lagos. Some factors would necessitate most businesses being operated in lagos. Those who have their businesses located in those places you mentioned or working there are lucky.

fairfora:
It all depends on what you seek to achieve. I have friends living in Lekki and I've vowed never to join them. Not because I cant afford a befitting house in Lekki. In the estate where I live in Lagos, there's 24 hours power supply daily with perfect road network. We are served by the so-called 33 grid. People find it hard to believe when they visit that a place in Nigeria could enjoy power so constantly. Security isn't a problem and roads leading home are lit in the night.

My friends who built houses in Lekki are always on Generator. They spend hugely on water treatment. Roads are always flooded, etc. There's a comptroller of customs who wanted to live in Lekki. He moved with his family. Now he wants to come back traffic gets worse at peak periods in that axis. Most times I'd get to the airport much earlier than those living in Lekki. Most times, I get to VI or any part of Lagos earlier than they do. I always ask myself, what's so special about the Lekki sef? You don't want to even near that place now that rain has started.

The government of Nigeria has made city's life so difficult. Overseas, you could live anywhere and still enjoy all the benefits of life...in fact people preferred living on the outskirts where they enjoy the serenity. We have a manufacturer who cited their facility at a remote village in Germany. This is a multibillion Euro company. As remotely as they're situated, they've been able to reach the length and breadth of the world courtesy, functional rail system. From their facility, they could connect every part of Europe. From any airport, you easily reach them via train.
The day we have a functional rail system in place across Nigeria( if it would happen in my generation) , it's goodbye to lagos hectic life and I relocate to my town. From my town, I could get to the station early to catch a Lagos-bound train. 5:30pm, I don commot office to join a train that would take me back home. Do you know why life expectancy in Nigeria is so short? It's due to the hectic lifestyle of working Nigerians. We spend most of our active hours in traffic and accumulate stress in the process. The look of a 40-year old average lagosian isn't same when compared to that of his counterparts in Europe or US.

Which area is this, please?

fairfora:
It all depends on what you seek to achieve. I have friends living in Lekki and I've vowed never to join them. Not because I cant afford a befitting house in Lekki. In the estate where I live in Lagos, there's 24 hours power supply daily with perfect road network. We are served by the so-called 33 grid. People find it hard to believe when they visit that a place in Nigeria could enjoy power so constantly. Security isn't a problem and roads leading home are lit in the night.

My friends who built houses in Lekki are always on Generator. They spend hugely on water treatment. Roads are always flooded, etc. There's a comptroller of customs who wanted to live in Lekki. He moved with his family. Now he wants to come back traffic gets worse at peak periods in that axis. Most times I'd get to the airport much earlier than those living in Lekki. Most times, I get to VI or any part of Lagos earlier than they do. I always ask myself, what's so special about the Lekki sef? You don't want to even near that place now that rain has started.

The government of Nigeria has made city's life so difficult. Overseas, you could live anywhere and still enjoy all the benefits of life...in fact people preferred living on the outskirts where they enjoy the serenity. We have a manufacturer who cited their facility at a remote village in Germany. This is a multibillion Euro company. As remotely as they're situated, they've been able to reach the length and breadth of the world courtesy, functional rail system. From their facility, they could connect every part of Europe. From any airport, you easily reach them via train.
The day we have a functional rail system in place across Nigeria( if it would happen in my generation) , it's goodbye to lagos hectic life and I relocate to my town. From my town, I could get to the station early to catch a Lagos-bound train. 5:30pm, I don commot office to join a train that would take me back home. Do you know why life expectancy in Nigeria is so short? It's due to the hectic lifestyle of working Nigerians. We spend most of our active hours in traffic and accumulate stress in the process. The look of a 40-year old average lagosian isn't same when compared to that of his counterparts in Europe or US.

Magodo??

generationz:



Which area is this, please?

it's in alimosho.

Zedoo:


Magodo??

Alimosho

fairfora:
Alimosho

Really What’s the name of the estate biko. That light thing is very important.

Wetin NNPC dun drink for my pocket dey enough.

fairfora:
it's on alimosho.

Okay.