A Nigerian man has taken to social media to express his disbelief after encountering something highly unusual on a ₦1000 note he recently withdrew. The incident, which quickly gained traction online, has stirred widespread reactions, with many Nigerians questioning both the motive behind the act and the growing disregard for the country’s currency.
The story came to light through a trending tweet shared by Twitter user @Hon_Jesugbemi. According to the post, the man had withdrawn cash and was counting the money when one particular ₦1000 note caught his attention. Written boldly on the note was a message that left him stunned. The inscription reportedly introduced a woman identified as “Mamudu,” who openly declared herself a sex worker and included a phone number, stating she was available.
Clearly shocked by the discovery, the man shared his experience online, questioning whether things had deteriorated to the point where people now use physical currency as a means of advertisement. In his words: “So I withdrew some cash this evening and while counting, one ₦1000 note stood out… Someone actually wrote on it ‘Hi, my name is Mamudu… I am a pr0st!tute. I’m available….’ (with a phone number). Omooo… them don dey use money advertise now?”
The post quickly went viral, drawing a mix of reactions from Nigerians across social media. While some users condemned the act as a clear abuse of the naira, others expressed skepticism about the authenticity or intent behind the message.
One user, @STOJ30, criticized authorities, suggesting selective enforcement of laws. He noted that while ordinary citizens are often punished for spraying money at parties, incidents like this seem to go unnoticed. Another user, @Call_me_Nayoome, emphasized that defacing the naira is a punishable offense under Nigerian law.
However, not everyone was quick to jump to conclusions. Some commenters, including @georgescopito and @EsumeAC, suggested alternative possibilities. They argued that the message might not necessarily be a genuine advertisement but could have been written by someone else as a prank, an act of malice, or even a form of retaliation.
Others injected humor into the situation, with @iam_YoungShozy joking that the note could have traveled across several states before reaching its current holder, highlighting how widely currency circulates.
The incident has once again brought attention to the importance of respecting Nigeria’s currency. While the authenticity of the message remains uncertain, the situation has undeniably sparked a broader conversation about societal behavior, economic hardship, and the creative—albeit controversial—ways people attempt to communicate or advertise.
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