Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha has opened up about how he set financial boundaries with his family to encourage independence.
Okocha revealed that he once called a family meeting and told his relatives that any money he gave them to start or run a business had to be used wisely and should not go to waste.
“I once called a family meeting and told my relatives that the money I give them for business must not fail.
I even bought houses for them first, so at least they will not be homeless. That way, when I retire, nobody will disturb me,” he said.
The football legend explained that buying homes for his relatives was to ensure they had a place to live, while the business funds were meant to help them become financially self-sufficient.
According to Okocha, his aim was to empower his family early so they could stand on their own, allowing him to enjoy his retirement without facing constant financial demands.
“I once called a family meeting and told my relatives that the money I give them for business must not fail .
I even bought houses for them first, so at least they will not be homeless. That way, when I retire, nobody will disturb me”
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