Providing for a Family Is More Than “What a Man Is Supposed to Do”

I find it strange how casually people discuss a man’s responsibility to provide in Nigeria. He is expected to handle rent, food, electricity, transport, school fees, medical bills, support for parents and emergencies, while still planning for the future. Yet many people dismiss all of this as merely what he is supposed to do. In today’s economy, provision is not just about having money. A salary can enter an account and disappear quickly into rent, fuel, food, data, transport and family obligations. Inflation reduces what that income can cover, but the pressure and expectations often remain exactly the same. Women who provide also deserve recognition, because carrying a household is difficult for anyone. The same appreciation should extend to men. A contribution should not become worthless simply because society expects it. “Supposed to” does not make responsibility weightless.

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