FUNMILAYO AREMU and PHILIP THIOMAS spoke with some young ladies on what they expect as earning power of their husbands-to-be before they tie the nuptial knot.
Blessing Ada – fashion designer
I will suggest that my man should be financially buoyant so as to be able to take care of his family. It will not speak well if after our wedding we are now subjected to a life of poverty and living from hand to mouth. This will cause problems between us. To avoid regrets, I will want my man to have something he could fall back on before the next salary comes.
Shukrat Abdulazeez – business woman
Before I can agree to marry any man, he must earn at least N200,000. I would prefer a self employed man who earns at least between N100,000 and N200,000 monthly asides his initial capital. I want a man who earns daily. We can build our lives together from there.
Ashaolu Ibukun – Corps Member
Well, it is not compulsory that my man must not be earning a specific amount of money before I’ll agree to marry him.
As long as he can take care of himself and the family with the salary, we are good to go. I won’t want to marry him just because he’s earning six figures, his salary can change at any point in time. I will also have my own job as I would not want to be dependent on him. With that, I believe we can make ends meet.
Oluwabunmi Ogundairo
It depends on the nature of the work of the youngman. But i thinmk any amount from N30,000 will be ‘managably’ enough to take care of himself and the family. Any amount below that cant be enough for him alone talk more of the whole family. Not that N30,000 is enough but should be managable if the wife is someone who understands.
Akinboyejo Folayemi Febisola – Linguist
As a lady, at the point of getting married my husband must be earning N400,000 monthly for a start. I believe with this the marriage will be a happy one because money is very important. The lyrics of a song say “love is sweet, but when money enter, love is sweeter.” The condition of things right now can make a woman fall out of love with a broke man.
Mufida Kardi – Risk manager
A salary of between N150,000 and N200,000 would do for a start, depending on his age and level. If he’s much older, then he should earn more. He should have investments and other things. Life is getting more expensive by the day; therefore, adequate money is needed to live well.
Udalor Ojone Deborah – Computer Engineer
This issue is not about how much my man earns; the important thing is that we should both be working in order to assist each other. We should not be living from hand to mouth. He should have enough to take care of his family’s needs. I will be happy to help whenever my assistance is needed. I don’t need a man that will always depend on me. I want to see him putting his best into whatever he does; white colar job, business, anything legal and worth trying. His seriousness, determination and focus on his job will determine if he’ll be able to take care of me and the children and himself if we get married, otherwise, he’s on his own because some men take advantage of women who are financially stable.
Ekong Aniebiet Albert – ex corps member
As a Christian, I believe in marrying according to God’s will; so it really doesn’t matter how much he is earning as long as he is hardworking because if he truly fears God, he will not be lazy and he will seek to do God’s will at all times. As long as we’re in God’s hands and at the centre of His will we’re perfect, because God promised that He will always take care of our needs.
Sandra Helen – Accountant
For me, my man has to get a good paying job. To hold a family together is not easy, knowing full well that meeting up with family and extended family demands are essential. The woman would need to work as well, no matter how small she earns so as to supplement her husband’s earning.
Oluwatoyin Akinola
In Nigeria of today, a young man proposing marriage should be earning at least N100,000 as monthly pay. Though i dont see the amount to be totally enough considering the economic situation in the country. We do experience inflation. So, I think N100,000 should be the minimum take home for a young man before he can propose for marriage.
Abidemi Olayinka – Linguist
As a finacially stable lady, I would prefer to marry a man who earns nothing less than N200,000. I would not want to totally depend on my husband’s salary, so i will also contribute to the financial needs of the family. I will not marry a man who does not have a side hustle.
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