A trained nurse who resorted to selling sachet water on the streets after five years of unemployment has finally received support, thanks to her story going viral on social media.
The touching account was shared by X (formerly Twitter) user @eddie_wrt, who revealed that the woman, despite being professionally trained, had been unable to secure a nursing job and was forced to hawk water to survive.
Her situation quickly captured the attention of many Nigerians online, who expressed sympathy and a strong desire to help. As her story circulated, it inspired well-meaning individuals to contribute financially, offering her a lifeline and a chance to leave the streets.
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A video posted along with the thread showed the emotional moment she broke down in tears, overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness and generosity.
Social media users flooded the comments with words of encouragement and empathy, celebrating the positive outcome and calling for more systemic support for qualified professionals like her who continue to face hardship.
Reacting to the post…
@Wee3ny3: “Nice but know say those nurses for school dey break men broken heart pass.”
@KTB37033674: “What is wrong with selling satchet water?”
@Eddie5579530542: “The truth is there are too many nurses to be employed. And those lucky are on strike every day.”
@StitchesTapes: “Hmmmmmmm….. sack all those ones who don’t want to work and get these ones in there.”
@BismarkLegend: “She is not alone don’t make it as if it’s the first time. She is just lucky to be among the many but few to seeing the end of this unemployment waiting tunnel.”
@keepitdhope: “There are alot of unemployed graduates from the various universities on the street! The country has failed everyone but government job shouldn’t always be the priority of nursing trainees! They’re soo limited to their field and it’s soo sad!”
