Nigerian Nurse In The UK Sacked And Deported After She Was Caught Praying For Patient

 A Nigerian nurse employed in the UK has reportedly being dismissed from work and deported after she allegedly offered prayers for an elderly patient under her care.

Popular tweep, Dr. Olufunmilayo, who shared the unfortunate incident on his Twitter page said the Nigerian health worker had been working in the UK under an agency, specializing in providing care for elderly individuals.

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But when she went the extra mile to pray for a patient who was facing a terminal condition, she was dismissed.

“I just read the sad story of a Nigerian who came to the UK and was employed by an agency to work as a carer for elderly people. She was assigned to care for an elderly patient who was dying, and she was reported for “praying for the client to get better”. Yeah. She got sacked and deported.”

"The consequences for this seemingly compassionate act were severe, as the nurse not only lost her job but was also deported back to Nigeria.

Dr. Olufunmilayo gave a further insight on the situation, revealing that in the UK, health workers are bound by ethical standards that discourage the imposition of religious views on patients.

While explaining the rationale behind the dismissal and subsequent deportation, he wrote;

“For those expressing shock at the sack and deportation, let me explain further. As a health worker/carer in the UK, it is unethical to involve religion or impose your religious views on patients/clients. It’s seen as an abuse of trust and misuse of your position. You are expected to simply do your job and focus on your job."