Naomi Nancy David, a Kano-based television presenter, has stirred online debate with her recent comments on marriage and respect. In a viral social media post dated October 2025, she stated:
“It’s better for a man to marry an unemployed woman who respects him than a successful one who doesn’t.”
Her remarks have ignited mixed reactions across platforms, with some praising her emphasis on mutual respect in relationships, while others criticized the perceived undervaluing of women’s independence and ambition.
David, known for her candid takes on social issues, has previously advised women to support their partners regardless of financial status, saying:
“Take that broke boyfriend seriously. Men don’t fall in love when they are rich… In as much as he is not idle, he has something doing… One day everywhere go stew.”
The conversation reflects broader societal tensions around gender roles, economic expectations, and emotional compatibility in modern Nigerian relationships.
