A UK-based Nigerian woman, Obiageli Juliana Okoro, has sparked a heated online debate after advising people to block family members who only contact them for financial help.
Okoro’s post, shared on Facebook, resonated with many—especially those living abroad who often feel burdened by constant financial demands from relatives back home. Her message, though blunt, came from a place of personal experience and emotional exhaustion.
She wrote:
“If your family only calls you for financial help, block them. You are more than two in your family, but you are the only one they call for financial help! Block them! If anything happens to you, they will move on sharply.”
Her statement struck a chord with many in the Nigerian diaspora who described similar experiences of being treated as the family’s “ATM.” Others, however, suggested taking a more balanced approach—setting clear boundaries rather than completely cutting off family ties.
Still, Okoro’s message has been widely praised for addressing a sensitive but common issue. Many applauded her courage to speak openly about the emotional toll of being financially overextended, emphasizing the importance of self-care and mental health over endless obligations.
Her advice serves as a reminder that while helping loved ones is admirable, it should not come at the cost of one’s own well-being or peace of mind.
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