“Leave your religion out of your professional work” — Doctor begs after Nigerian nurse gets deported from the UK for praying for sick patient

A medical doctor has begged Nigerians in the diaspora to separate their religion from their work life after a Nigerian nurse got deported for praying for a sick patient.

The doctor, @DrOlufunmilayo, is a popular Nigerian medical influencer who is based in the U.K.

Narrating the story on his page, he explained that the nurse who is a carer for elderly people was assigned to care for a patient who was dying.

Unfortunately, she was reported for “praying for the client to get better” which led to her sack and deportation from the country.

The medical doctor further explained to shocked individuals that it is unethical to impose your religious beliefs on patients.

He clarified that as a healthcare professional in the U.K, one is supposed to focus only on the job and if the client brings up religion, you should refer.

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Some reactions to the post…

@official_adags asked: “So her good gesture ruined her career and took food from her mouth?”

@sisiolojuede said: “I hope Nigerians will learn and it also pays to mind one’s business .”

@Shileholar1 added: “She was a staff of an END OF LIFE HOME a place built for elderly people to spend the rest of their days well taken care of
It’s totally unprofessional to be praying for your patients you were employed as a care giver not a prayer warrior
2. Oyinbo no too like black laidat

@pepperbrownie_ wrote: “Una don carry all this ur religious sentiments to white man country or do u think Dey don’t know God.🤦🏽‍♀️”

@Brightbhoy wrote: “Who will tell them that praying is our coping mechanism in Nigeria 😭😭 na wetin we de use guide all the trials and tribulations na 😂😂”