Baskadia

THERE IS A LOT IN THE VILLAGE THAN IN THE TOWNSHIP.

In the lush landscapes of Ogoja, a young man who was called Ajie by his friends had once left for Lagos to chase wealth and success. Lagos, with its towering skyscrapers and endless traffic, defined prosperity by luxury and bank accounts. Ajie had it all but felt a void that material wealth couldn’t fill.

On a whim, Ajie returned to Ogoja, where the vibrant green fields and the warm smiles of old friends greeted him. Here, wealth was measured differently—by community, connection, and contentment. Ajie saw joy in the simple lives of villagers, who valued family, nature, and traditions over material possessions.

Inspired, Ajie decided to stay and start a cocoa plantation, working the land with sustainable practices and sharing his success with the community. He discovered a profound sense of belonging and purpose in the everyday interactions and the shared celebrations of village life.

In Ogoja, Ajie found that true richness came from the heart. The love, support, and fulfillment he experienced in his hometown were far more valuable than the riches he had chased in Lagos. He realized that being rich wasn’t about what you owned but about living a life full of meaningful connections and simple joys.

Ajie’s journey taught him and others that there is indeed a lot more to being rich in the village than in the town.