Nigerian Woman Raises Concern Over Girl Forced to Carry Heavy Water Gallons to Third Floor Daily

A Nigerian woman, Ugwuagbo Nkemdilim, has raised concerns over the treatment of a young girl she claims carries heavy gallons of water up to the third floor of a building more than 15 times daily.

Nkemdilim, who shared her observation in a Facebook post on Friday, October 16, 2026, said the girl had been performing the task regularly since she moved into the area about two months ago.

According to her, she was particularly troubled by the size of the water gallon, which she described as being much bigger than the child.

She also questioned why the girl was repeatedly subjected to the physically demanding task despite the presence of older people in the apartment where she reportedly lives.

Expressing her displeasure, Nkemdilim urged parents to have only the number of children they can adequately provide for and raise.

She further advised parents who send their children to live with relatives, guardians or other individuals to ensure their safety and well-being, warning against situations where minors could be exploited or overworked.

“I watched this girl carry these gallons of water more than 15 times to the third floor of that upstairs, and this is her daily routine since almost two months I have been here,” she wrote.

“My main concern is that the gallon is way bigger than her, and the people she is staying with have older people in the house.

“Dear parents, please give birth to children you can train. Even if you will allow your children to stay with anybody, make sure you know who the person is. I don’t know why some married people are this wicked,” she added.

Her post has drawn attention to concerns about children’s welfare, the responsibilities of parents and guardians, and the need to protect minors from excessive physical labour and possible exploitation.