An X user, @Bigwavee00, shocked many when he posted about his late friend’s experience.
According to him, the company suspended his friend for being absent at work — not knowing the young man had died a whole week earlier.
He tweeted:
“My friend got a mail today that he has been suspended for 3months for not coming to work. Not knowing my guy is Dead since last week Sunday. Life 😭💔”
Omo, this one weak everybody online.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
As expected, Nigerians wasted no time reacting:
- Divine Mercy: “This is what happens when companies don’t care about their workers. They couldn’t even find out why he was absent at work in the first place.”
- Clara Marah: “Why issue a suspension letter without first finding out what happened to the staff? The rest of the staff there need to be careful!”
- Ify Croche: “Some companies no send your papa.”
- Keiseyan: “Heartbreaking… the nonsense company didn’t care to find out first.”
Omo, Nigerians no dey sugarcoat matter at all.
The Bigger Issue
This incident has sparked conversations about how some companies in Nigeria treat their staff — often with little concern for their welfare beyond the job.
While the deceased family mourns their loss, the suspension letter only added salt to injury, reminding many of the cold and careless policies in certain workplaces.
Final Thoughts
A tragedy like this shows how important compassion is in the workplace. Beyond rules and HR policies, employees are human beings with lives that deserve dignity.
