A nurse at Uwani General Hospital who went viral for highlighting the poor conditions at the facility has been suspended indefinitely and removed from her clinical duties.
Viral Video Exposes Dire Conditions
The nurse gained attention online after posting a video exposing the hospital’s lack of basic necessities, including water, electricity, and oxygen, which she said made it extremely difficult to manage critical medical situations safely.
Her post sparked national outrage, with many Nigerians demanding urgent government intervention to address the failing infrastructure and ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare workers.
Nurse Speaks Out
In a video released after her suspension, the nurse expressed heartbreak over the punishment, insisting that her intentions were never to bring the government down but to draw attention to the urgent issues at the hospital.
In her words:
“I’m the girl that posted about the hospital at Uwani about the light issues. Sadly, I was given an indefinite suspension. And now I was removed from my clinical duties. Now I want to ask Nigerians: Did they do anything wrong? They never posted their video to bring the government down or to paint them bad. Only did that to bring their attention, which luckily have been attended. I am so broken Nigerians. I didn’t know that my goodness would be punishing me so badly.”
Public Outcry and Calls for Reinstatement
The suspension has sparked strong reactions online, with many calling for the nurse’s immediate reinstatement.
See below;
Y’all remember the nurses featured in the viral video calling on the Enugu State Government to intervene in the condition of Uwani General Hospital, Enugu, has cried out, alleging that they have been susp£nded by the hospital management.
This follows a query issued by the Enugu… https://t.co/GhLBxBVwDa pic.twitter.com/bCqIdZNSpK
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 2, 2026