Ugbede Ojo, a Nigerian nurse who received wrath for describing Lagos as a “smelly city” in a viral tweet, has found a new job abroad.
This comes after allegations that her position at a Lagos hospital was under threat due to her inflammatory post.
In November, Ugbede stirred controversy when she tweeted: “This Lagos is a smelly city. People smell, the streets smell, the gutters smell, the water smells, everything is smelly. I’m tired.”
The post received mixed reactions.
While some backed her right to express herself, others accused her of being “disrespectful” to Lagos and its residents.
One user on X, identified as Bayo, fiercely slammed the remark, calling it “public ridicule.”
He tagged Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and then-Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, urging them to act.
“Dear Lagos government, you’re leaving the lives and economy of Lagos in the hands of people that hate their employers,” the user wrote.
“If #jidesanwoolu and #mudashiru_obasa will not start demanding respect from people that are taking jobs away from aboriginals, we will also not stop adding external LEGAL pressure until we get the desired respect.”
Ugbede, who was allegedly employed at the General Hospital in Gbagada, later claimed she was subjected to “attacks” as a result of her tweet.
X user Cross˚, also known as #Elkrosmediahub, offered her a job abroad if she lost her current one due to backlash.
“Hi #nurse_ugbede, trust you are having a beautiful morning. So one of my
Ogas asked me to reach out to you. Just in case anything happens to your job, and you are willing to work in another country, kindly notify me. Will share an email address you can forward your CV to too
,” the user wrote.
On Tuesday, Ugbede took to X to announce her new job. She wrote “I got the job, guys.”
While reflecting on her journey, she added: “Just remember that by this time last year, I was homeless in Lagos! Squatting with a friend and borrowing money to pay rent.
“One year later, I got my big girl job and big girl pay. I wondered when it would happen, but when it’s your turn, God will part the ocean!”
