- Nurse Ugbede Ojo secures job abroad: Ugbede Ojo, a nurse who went viral for describing Lagos as a “smelly city”, has secured a job abroad.
- Viral post sparked backlash: Ojo’s post last year sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting her right to express her opinion, while others accused her of disrespecting Lagos and its residents.
- Job opportunity arose on X: An X user offered to connect Ojo with job opportunities abroad, which ultimately led to her securing a new job.
- Ojo reflects on her journey: Ojo shared her journey from being homeless in Lagos to securing a “big girl job” with a significant salary.
A Nigerian nurse, Ugbede Ojo, who faced backlash for calling Lagos a “smelly city” on social media, has secured an international job. Her initial tweet sparked mixed reactions, with some defending her right to express her opinion, while others criticized her for being “disrespectful” to Lagos and its residents .
The controversy led to threats against her job at a Lagos hospital, but fortunately, an X user offered to connect her with international job opportunities. Ojo has now announced that she’s landed a new job abroad, reflecting on her journey from being homeless in Lagos to securing a “big girl job” with a significant salary .
It’s worth noting that Ojo’s initial tweet highlighted the poor sanitation and hygiene in Lagos, which is a legitimate concern. While her approach may have been blunt, it sparked a necessary conversation about the city’s infrastructure and environmental issues.
