"The well does not dig itself." - Nigerian Proverb

“The well does not dig itself.”

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Meaning

Community infrastructure requires collective effort; shared resources do not appear without communal labor.

In arid northern Nigeria, well-digging is a communal project essential for survival. The proverb calls for collective contribution.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Hausa

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Nigerian

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