A Nigerian man recently caused a stir online after claiming that women living in major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, Asaba, or Port Harcourt cannot get married unless they relocate.
Controversial claim about marriage
According to him, women who remain in these urban centres face limited marriage prospects, a statement that immediately drew widespread attention and debate on social media.
In his post, the man said, “As a lady, you can’t be staying in Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, Asaba, or Port Harcourt and say you want to get married; if you want to get married you have to change state.”
The remark quickly went viral, with many questioning whether location should influence marriage opportunities in contemporary Nigeria.
The statement has sparked intense conversations about societal expectations, career priorities, and urban living.
Social media users responded with humour, criticism, and personal opinions, demonstrating a clear divide in public perception.
Social media reactions
@lifeinsolace commented: “Sometimes, I pity Nigerian women. You guys should cut them a slack. They are humans, too. They only want to earn a living in cities like you guys do.”
@King_Oziegbe commented: “Everybody’s quick to preach and dish out unsolicited advice. But what does places have to do with marriages?”
@Real_Gillo commented: “But women are getting married every Saturday in those states.”
@socryptoempire commented: “Marriage no be real estate investment, oga.”
@nelssop commented: “U won’t believe but his saying the simplest truth.”
Watch the video below…
“As a lady, you can’t be staying in Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, or Port Harcourt and say you want to get married; you have to change state.”👀👀
— Man claims pic.twitter.com/XVadOqWjqg
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) January 6, 2026