Ope’s Resignation Letter

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In this heartfelt letter to their future self, Ope reflects on the challenges and triumphs they anticipate encountering in the future. Rather than focusing solely on motivation, Ope aims to offer a reminder of the values and lessons that have shaped them.
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Oh you think I’m leaving Cowrywise? This is what is happening.

Here’s to Goodbye. 

I am as pained as you are right now and frankly, I do not have the words to express all that I have on my mind right now. I have been with Cowrywise since inception, when all we had were just ideas on how to help Nigerians build wealth. It was a good time, working with Ed and Razaq to build what would become Cowrywise, what would become the best place to work. ?

Five years down the line and here we are. We are helping almost a million Nigerians save and invest their money. We have the SEC License. We are PCI DSS compliant. We have a robust campus ambassadors community spread across Nigeria. We have moved from zero to here, from ideas to execution. And through it all, I was present.  ?

Through it all, I did not reveal anything about myself.  ?

But it’s time to say goodbye to all that. Here’s my resignation letter to anonymity. Here’s me saying goodbye to that life – not to Cowrywise; I am not leaving Cowrywise– but to anonymity, to being unseen, to being in the shadows, to being invisible, to being unknown. 

I have done a lot for you as an anonymous friend. But then I think I can do much more as a known friend, as someone you can call by name, someone you can see and recognise. I am going to reveal myself. 

I will release a book! Yes! I have written a book telling you everything about me. Who I am, where I am from, what growing up in Nigeria looked like for me, my money mistakes, my failures, and every other thing you’d love to know about me! This is goodbye to hiding in the shadows and being that friend you don’t know.

My book, Ope’s Money Diary will be out in stores soon. I’m sure you’ll love it because I wrote it for you. I wrote it so you could get to know me. This is me extending a hand of friendship to you. Picture you and I in that fancy restaurant. We’ve made our orders but I’m here saying, “My name is Ope and I’d like us to get to know each other more.” Will you say yes? 

Here’s goodbye to anonymity; cheers to total openness. 

Ope of Cowrywise signing out! ✌?

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    1. @ope l. You really got me. From the write up at my mail till I clicked ‘Read More’ I trust you know that look awwwn. But I was relieved of the tense at I read below. Am really happy knowing you more & thank for all you do! Keep on shining in the Lord. Shalom

        1. Everybody writes “n” at the end of “awwwn”. Strange you don’t input it in yours and stranger that the fact someone(everyone in fact) does has you all twisted up.

      1. Mehn!!!! You got me scared but at some point I knew you have an important information to pass across.you are doing well Ope!

      1. Ope you sure have a way of getting readers attention!. I’m impressed.
        And thank you for being our friend.
        But wait o, April fool in a coded way.?

    2. Ope,I must confess you really pranked us. But is good to know we still have you here. All the best as you launch your book.

  1. Ah Ope, you wanted to give a child of God heart palpitations. Yes to saying goodbye to anonymity and getting to each other better ?

  2. I wanted to leave too because I just registered. It is good you wasn’t leaving cowrywise, I would have imagined an internal bad PR.

  3. Abi, what’s going to happen to my money, you better don’t play. I have to start thinking about the safety of this cowrie something, now that your staffs are leaving

    1. Hi Adeola,
      Your money is safe irrespective of whether Ope leaves or not
      But good thing is ,Ope is not leaving so you can put your mind at rest

      1. It had better be goodbye to anonymity?wc kain April fool stunt be that.I love reading from u OP,u are a very creative babe/dude,well done?

  4. You are really a good writer bcos you already known how to get people attentions with your first line ✋? weldone bro

  5. I was almost shattered, I just kept hoping it’s a ploy cos I would have imagined the worse. We love you ope and saving is only easier with ur notes

  6. Omo fear don first hold me.Shey no be say them wan fold up or something. Later I thought perhaps it was an April fool trick.
    Well I’m relieved after reading the mail.

  7. For the first time, I jumped to read your mail Ope! I didn’t believe I could feel sad reading “a fake” resignation letter, Lmao!!

    1. Breathe down… I only recovered after reading.

      You’ll need to follow up on others who could not recover. I wanted to opt for withdrawal straight but felt I should read on. Realize that some others may not.

      Looking forward to having the book.

  8. See the way my heart stoped when I got the notification, then pI was waiting to see April fools from the Cowrywise team.

  9. Lolz. You got me this time! I doubt I read your e-mails. But for the first time, I opened to read through! Good one.

  10. ??ahhhh Ope what is this early April fool’s prank ….my heart was already doing gbim gbim that no more mails from Ope from cowrywise.
    Well done ehhh I can’t wait to read your book ,I am sure it will be a great read and Happy new month ?

  11. This is the first time I’m reading a newsletter from you. My heart jumped when I saw you’re leaving cowrie wise. I was already thinking on how I’m gonna stop saving money with them and moving to other money saving apps. Thank God, it was all a faux. I love you

  12. For the very first time I jumped to read thinking this was true
    Ope? Leaving? See me see heartbreak

    Omo this joke too expensive o ? but you did get me there so nice one

  13. For the first time in forever i fell for a financial institution april fool… Can’t even believe i opened the mail… Have never opened you guys mail…. But please keep my small money ooo???????

  14. Ope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This early April morning you want to make me cry ?
    Cheers to total openness ? few weeks back I decided to damn what everyone thinks and be the creative person I am. 4 blog posts down the line, and I’m really happy I decided to explore my creative side.

    Welcome to the other side Ope✨

  15. Awesome way to get our attention… I just had to read the letter??… It’s also a huge honor to expect a book from our anonymous guide who will now be revealed

  16. Ope abeg ooo,my heart run enter my yansh cos that money in Cowrywise is my life savings.This one is really captivating,i was feeling really emotional ?????

  17. I said to myself “Boya Ope want to do us April fool ni”, but lemme prove myself right and read the letter ?

    Nice one Ope

  18. Ope abeg ooo,my heart run enter my yansh cos that money in Cowrywise is my life savings.This one is really captivating,?????

  19. Ope! Ope!! Ope!!! How many times did I call you? Hmmm…….. Anyways, thanks for saying goodbye to anonymity. I can’t wait to get my hands on your book! Good one. God bless you all @cowrywise.

  20. Omo, don’t try this again. I felt like you were breaking up with me. Ope my sweetheart. I can’t wait to know you ❤

  21. This is the first time I am taking time out to read your newsletter with rapt attention. Ope, you truly got me! Nice one though and great marketing gimmicks.

  22. Nothing short of the best, Ure doing an amazing work at Cowrywise, the caption of the resignation got me, but when u said the letter was attached, I knew it was something else …overall amazing, Anonymity was great and we expect your new identity to even be greater ..Ope all the best

  23. Happy new month to you Ope. Happy to finally meet my namesake. Here’s a friendship that’ll work well……… I ran here to read because I knew you wouldn’t leave us here without someone like you but thank God it’s even better.

  24. You should have at least left a picture so we know whom we are becoming friends with. Breaking the anonymity completely na @ope?

  25. Ahhhh Opeeeee.
    I was going to place a call when the notification dropped,I left it to read: now I can’t even remember who I wanted to call??. Happy New Month??

  26. Honestly, I have never opened the read more, but just having the newsletter from you reminds me that someone constantly care, my heart palpitated as I dash to hit the click icon, Your writing prowess is on point.
    Looking forward to seeing more of you. Kudos to you and the entire Cowrywise Team.
    And yeah!!, Let’s meet at a fancy restaurant…lol

  27. Opeeeeee????..

    You had to do this to meeee???… But I must say, tat was a good one!!! Waiting to read u as Ope and not the anonymous person?.

  28. Broooo?? I was trying to drink water when the email popped up ?,omoo I spat out the water when I saw “this is goodbye” ? I hurriedly opened it, read through and got through to the newsletter and got the real info. Thank you for giving me my steady heartbeat back,abeg no do this again.
    Yess, I look forward to getting to know you more and building friendship. I await your book as well.
    Thank you for all you do @cowrywise

  29. Hmmmmm …this is AprilWise stuff. I was wondering if I should apply for your job having learned enough from you. Now I know better .. there is NO VACANCY!. Surely your book will be a complimentary read for prosperity. A signed free copy will not be a bad idea… You taught us to behave like the Ijebus. Congratulations.

  30. Hmmmmm …this is AprilWise stuff. I was wondering if I should apply for your job having learned enough from you. Now I know better .. there is NO VACANCY!. Surely your book will be a complimentary read for prosperity. A signed free copy will not be a bad idea… You taught us to behave like the Ijebus. Congratulations.

  31. Wow! This is amazing. You got me stoked!
    Can’t wait to read your book. Thank you for all you’ve done and still doing to make us cultivate a better approach towards money.
    We can’t wait to meet you in person.

  32. Ope’s money diary on my mind…but really you got me on this one
    I’d really love to see Ope in person, talk to him or her… this letter just gave the confidence to reveal myself too to the world.
    I love you Ope?

  33. I was so sad already. Even though I didn’t know ope. It still felt like my friend was leaving me. Nice April Fool prank ?

    1. @ope. You really got me. From the write up at my mail till I clicked ‘Read More’ I trust you know that look awwwn. But I was relieved of the tense at I read below. Your content is interesting and irresistible to read. Am really happy knowing you & thanks for all you do! Keep on impacting!

  34. When I saw the mail, I had a bitter sweet feeling, then I thought it could an April fool prank? not until I opened the resignation letter. I’m so happy for you Ope. Cheers and I can’t wait to read the book

  35. For the first time I read mail like this, please don’t do this to me again, I’m asthmatic, arhggghh fold up ke? Me wey just put money there and we’d still going to 1year.

  36. Waoh! Ope I must confess I was on the verge of tears, even though I don’t know you! You really got me there! I’ve always been a silent reader of your mails and have always enjoyed them and when I read the first few lines I panicked! You’re good girl, I must give you that! Keep up the good work.

  37. I have not seen a good content creator like Ope. I left my work to come and read why Ope of all people is leaving. I will be glad to read your book.

  38. Ope!!! My friend ? Weldon o
    Never been this eager to read your mails, but always expectant, guiding each mail jealously from delete.
    In all you do next time Biko don pull this stunt again ??
    I can’t wait to read your book ope!
    For unknown reason I hope you’re a lady because that’s the picture I’ve made up from the emotions and passion your write up carries ??, that’s not to say a guy can’t do same, but when such happens the first gender that comes to mind is female… Love Ope!

  39. Haaaa! Thank God this isn’t real. It would have not been a good way to start the month.
    Ope, I must confess that you got me. I had to quickly run here to read the rest of the story. ?

    I love the twist. But much more, the transition from being unknown to being known. I look forward to reading your book and getting really inspired by it.

    Thank you for always being there.
    Happy new month.

  40. Awwwn.☺️☺️
    I fell for it, Got sad immediately I saw goodbye.
    Please don’t go and yes I’d like to meet you in person.
    Thanks for all you do, you’ve helped a lot of us sort our finances.
    I’ll be waiting for your book ?

    Love and light from this end ??

  41. Ohh I just remembered it’s first of April??
    You really got me! Didn’t know I could feel this way for someone I didn’t know. Good writing!!! Can’t wait to read the book! I bet it’ll be amazing!

  42. My name is Alex I just join cowrywise not long…. Can somebody pls dm me on WhatsApp I have some questions 07067128250??

  43. Opeeeeeeeeee!!!! !!! !!! !!
    My chest oooo ??
    I usually don’t click to read more but all sorts of thoughts ran through my mind and I had to read more
    You are good Joor
    Congratulations on your book

  44. Nice one Ope, well played, when I saw it, I already knew its a April fool’s day prank and you got me real good, because if I didn’t read beyond my mail I would have believed ?

  45. I was pretty sure at the beginning that it was some sort of prank but reading through I started having doubts…lol
    Would always love to read from you, Ope.

  46. See April fool prank ??.
    Madam Ope or Mr Ope…
    Stop doing this kind of thing in a platform like this, do you want your fans to pee a very hot pee in there panties? ??

  47. This is great! I don’t usually open my mail to read, guilty there ?, but as soon as I saw this on the notification box, I had to read. I was scared for a while, almost at the verge of tears ?. Cheers to openness ?. I’d love to read your book ?. Happy New Month Ope ?

  48. I swear, I felt sad reading the mail you sent. Looking at this now, it made me think how much I would’ve missed seeing a mail from you if you were actually leaving Cowrywise. Thank you for being there Ope! ❤️

  49. So after all this years of treading carefully about April fool, Ope got me, first time I jumped at Read More.
    Nice play Cowrywise team. Excellent good creative, whoever brought about this script should get a raise.

  50. Ope why?I felt sadness washed over me when I saw the Mail,and to be honest I have started thinking already on how to withdraw my money from cowrywise because you are just like my anchor in this whole journey.i enjoy reading from you and am glad you are not leaving.

  51. Omo! Your message quickly clear my eyes pass water early this morning….
    Now, I can use water to wipe my face. Lol!

    Can’t wait to have Ope’s money diary…

  52. Ope!! My favourite financial advisor!?
    I saw a screenshot of your mail on a friend’s Whatsapp status and hurriedly went to check my mail. Nicely done!
    I look forward to your book release , by the way.
    Thanks for all you do.
    Happy new month. Cheers to total openness??

  53. Ope, ☺️don’t try this expensive joke, ?infact prank ? I don’t like opening and reading emails, but I opened this one. To how cowrywise want to say goodbye. Hmm pls no heart attack oo.?

  54. This is the second time I’m opening this newsletter. First time was like last year or so.

    You’ve done well with this storytelling and I need to borrow a cue from you.

    Nice!!

  55. I should have known today was April fool’s day, not to believe anything. Yet see me shocked when I got the email. Ope take your time o; this prank was too expensive, lol
    Does this mean we will get to see your face in the book?

  56. Open stays!!!!

    I almost cried even though I don’t even know if you are a He or She.

    Keep being amazing Ope.
    I’m waiting for your book.

  57. ? A lot of thoughts ran through my mind seeing the notification of this mail. Who will my next advisor be? I wish I can get to know Ope personally? I will really miss her and so on. But thank God it’s an opportunity to know you better, I can relax now?

  58. Ope you got me.Thank you for coming to the open,please note that many missed it in their early days,and cowrie wise is making it right for them now.l look forward to your book.God bless.

  59. Wow, Ope?. Not me sending a reply email to you wishing you the best in your future endeavors.
    Nice one??❤️.

  60. OMG Ope, you really got me ?. I can’t remember the last time I opened your email but this…. Nahhhhhh.

    You are really good at what you do. More grease to your elbow ?

  61. Opeeeee Opeeeee Opeeeeee! How many times did i kall you?
    Wait for me, i am bringing my ‘omorogun’ to meet you, you hear??

    Anyways, we still love you like dat sha?? Nice one??

  62. Ope, …you got me there….was heartbroken…nearly withdrew my savings…☺️☺️☺️…not funny ja re…This is your April fool!!!!

  63. It’s the 1st of April. Well played Ope.
    I didn’t expect this, but it’s creative. Nice one.

    I can’t wait to know you, I’ve been to the HQ about two times now, but I’ve never seen you.

  64. I almost broke down thinking this news was true.. You’re good Ope. The best one I have seen yet.. Cowrywise won with you

  65. Baba gbé wa ni April fool ni sha…..

    I don’t dey prepare to Uninstall my app…. ? ? ?

    Welcome to the real world ó jare

  66. Hi Ope, it is been great to have you around. But Ope is the cowrywise I know. Even though I know you ain’t leaving. Please don’t think about that anytime soon.

    Meanwhile, my account was temporarily flagged by you guys yesterday. Please can you guys resolve it faster. I am in tight fix rn.

  67. Almost forgot today was April fool’s day. Pls ope don’t go???. I sincerely enjoy your write up. Have read almost all. Use to star them. Thanks thanos

  68. And here I was thinking ope from cowrywise will not send me mails no more ……..you Sha got me. Waiting for the book tho.

  69. Ha! Ope, You want to give me heart attack ni, I thought you were leaving cowrywise ooo, thank God it’s better for best

  70. The tension in me as I was opening the letter eh… Good to know you are not leaving shaa.. But pls, I don’t like this hypertension..
    Coded April fool prank, though??.. Peace!!

  71. What an April Fool! My heart almost fell of me. It better be that you are not presenting your resignation letter. Where do I find another mentor friend like you if you resign?

  72. Ope, no dey play this kind play o??. I was really worried. Anyway, I can’t wait for your book to hit the shelves. Le ooking forward to reading it soon.

  73. Ope, mah no go catch you for street ooo, cos what is this? ??
    Anyways, big congratulations on the launch in advance. I love you bro ?
    Make me sef follow you sign out like that ✌️

  74. Dear Ope,
    To be candid, I’ve had a swollen eye. Don’t know the reason as we really haven’t met but seeing the message on Twitter first pushed me to check my mail.

    Clicked on Read More only to find out it isn’t really a resignation mail like that.

    That’s really okay and kudos to you. Would really love to see you and buy that book of yours.

    Na cowrywise money I go use buy am shall.

  75. Omo see April fool??……
    Opeee…..u cut my mind, set am back?.
    I was like ” who’s gonna give me financial tips now that I just started saving money??”

  76. I must confess you are a very talented story teller and your book.. If you really have one… Would definitely be a good read. Well done ‘non-anonymous’ Ope.
    Cheers!

  77. I was about to cry that I wouldn’t be seeing Ope from Cowrywise in my email again???…. Ope that book ehn send it as PDF so I can be the first to read it❤️❤️?

  78. Ope!well done o ? . I’ll whipe your head with cord next time but this is indeed a good story. I was so curious to know what really happened. The name Ope resonates with many of us.

  79. Very Anoyying…. Total click bait… You don’t do that in marketing it pieces people off… Better still you use something else…

    Aside
    “Ope is leaving”

    Ope is saying goodbye to you Noo!

    Instead say
    Ope is waving at you

    After spending spending 5 years at cowrywise Ope feels she has to tell you something important

    Then drop link

    Is there lie there…

  80. Very Anoyying…. Total click bait… You don’t do that in marketing it pieces people off… Better still you use something else… Damn

    Aside
    “Ope is leaving”

    Ope is saying goodbye to you Noo!

    Instead say
    Ope is waving at you

    After spending spending 5 years at cowrywise Ope feels she has to tell you something important

    Then drop link

    Is there lie there…

  81. You got me emotional. I been don dey think who go dey gimme financial tips bayi. It’s well.
    You just scammed me emotionally.
    Bros, if I catch you eh.

  82. You got me emotional. I been don dey think who go dey gimme financial tips bayi. It’s well.
    You just scammed me emotionally.
    Bros, if I catch you eh.

  83. Ahhhh ? ? ?. Ọpẹ no ddy use that kind thing play oo, leave with my life savings ké.

    You want make dead body full everywhere nìyẹn ooo

  84. Ope goodbye and I will definitely love to know you more… thanks for all what you have been doing, seeing you at the top of your peak… much love sir

  85. @Ope, right from onset of the mail, I knew you are upto something.
    I am happy to be hear and I have challenged myself to be better.

  86. Ope thanks for putting me on edge with your so-called resignation letter. You got me!!! Its all good. It’s quite comforting to know that we still have you on ground though. Thanks for all you do.

  87. Ope, please don’t play this kind of rough play again!! ??

    Some of us do not know how to handle panics.

    Omo, I thought you were leaving…I was thinking about your emails and how I won’t get to read from you ever again.

    This April Fool got to me.

    I love you, Ope.

    Thank you for the money lessons.

  88. Well Ope, some times , I felt you are a man and other times a woman, but today I would like to guess that you are a man trying to play pranks on this lovely platform.
    Reading through the comments by several people you succedded in arousing emotions and bringing out humanity in all these excellent and joyful men and women who are investing without tears.
    Thank you for being so brilliant because many a time I have asked you hard questions and you gave near perfect answers which has allowed your project to have a seamless execution.
    I have been with you since inception and I can relate to roller coaster experience you may be having.

    Any way Ope, I want you to advocate on behalf of these peopel that love you so much by requestng your management to adopt a fee based approach as opposed to percentage for transactions. Please Ope, 1.5% maxed out at N2000.00 is too high considering the standard of living and the saving/investing culture you are trying to build upon these people that love you.
    Thanks

  89. OMG….Ope! You got me really. I’ve always felt kike I was talking to you face to face just by reading my mails.

    Oh! Thank Goodness you are not going anywhere

  90. Lol… Ope it is well with you o…..
    Anyways looking forward to knowing more about you and congratulations, many more wins?

  91. I received your messages with full shock because today will be my first time of clicking here to read full details of messages sent to my email by you !! I hope you reveal your real face while I smile back at you !! It nice saving on this app since 2019!!

  92. Ope…Ope…Ope…You Got Me so Sad and you finally put tears of Joy on my Face when I finally knew it was More than April Fool’s Pranks.. You Write Well.. You Have a Good Command of human situations and How to push the mind through.. Keep it up was introduced to cowrywise by my Daughter’s and I’m loving it here..

  93. Ope !!!
    If you try this heartbreaking trick again; You will see me personally.

    Congrats on your new step though.
    More success ahead

  94. Ope, Ope, Opeeeeeee!

    Don’t prank me again, I am not your mate.

    Don’t give me heart attack.

    I enjoy your newsletters and I give it up to you for always catching my attention.

    But, I am not your mate, don’t prank me again.

  95. Ope you really got me…. I was scared, already thinking what might have happened for you to leave Cowrywise..for that I can’t wait for my maturity date to withdraw myself and my money??? i

  96. Ope you really got me…. I was scared, already thinking what might have happened for you to leave Cowrywise..for that I can’t wait for my maturity date to withdraw myself and my money???

  97. I was about asking if I shud close down my account too? Bcos I’ve been thinking how the next person will be fine checking up on me/us….
    So I’m glad you’re still with us. Thank you

  98. As my browser showed ‘april fool’ as part of the URL address, I knew it was a trick. I love your work Ope, have shared a few on my Facebook wall. Great content. I will love to buy your book for sure.

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