‘The Lack Of Trust In Nigeria Is Alarming’ - Brain Jotter

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Nigerian comedian and skit maker Brain Jotter has opened up about some of his personal experiences dealing with people, buying expensive items and trusting professionals to handle important decisions.

Speaking during an interview, the comedian explained why he believes trust has become a serious issue in Nigeria. He pointed to ordinary situations, including giving money to a driver to buy fuel, as examples of how people can sometimes take advantage of the trust placed in them.

According to Brain Jotter, even asking for evidence of a transaction may not necessarily settle the matter because receipts can also be manipulated.

“The lack of trust in Nigeria is alarming. You send your driver ₦5,000 for fuel, but he’s buying ₦3,500. If you ask him for a receipt, you’ll get the receipt. Men dey run receipt",he stated.

For him, the issue goes beyond the amount of money involved. It is the fact that people can no longer easily take another person's word for something as simple as spending money on their behalf.

He also recalled an experience that taught him to be more careful about expensive purchases, particularly when he bought a wig for his mother.

Brain Jotter admitted that he does not know much about wigs, so he was not in the best position to judge whether the item he purchased was reasonably priced. After spending more than ₦800,000 on the wig and receiving additional products, he began questioning whether he had actually received value for his money.

“I wanted to buy a wig for my mama. I bought this wig, ₦800 and something thousand. And I don’t know about wigs. Then she brought the wig and shampoo, and more. Overpriced nonsense everywhere", he said.

The comedian's experience with a Toyota Sienna was another example of why he has become cautious about relying entirely on what people tell him.

He said he had a mechanic inspect the vehicle before he bought it, believing that the professional assessment would help him avoid purchasing a problematic car. However, after taking possession of the Sienna, things did not go as expected.

According to Brain Jotter, he later realised that the vehicle's problem had apparently been cleared temporarily rather than properly repaired. The seller had also assured him that the engine was in good condition.

He said he eventually began hearing an unusual sound from the engine, despite being told that the vehicle had a mileage of around 10,000. The seller had even described the engine as a “mad engine.”

The comedian said the experience was particularly frustrating because he had trusted the inspection carried out before buying the car.

“That car, I no drive am four days. Nigerians go through these things.”

Across the different experiences, Brain Jotter's story was less about one particular purchase and more about the difficulty of knowing who to trust when money is involved.

Whether it was fuel, a wig or a vehicle, he described situations where he believed he was relying on another person's honesty or expertise, only to discover that things were not as straightforward as they appeared.

His experiences also reflects a familiar challenge for many buyers: knowing the real value of what they are paying for and being certain that the person handling the transaction is acting in their best interest.

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