Nigerians have taken taken to social media to mourn a national, identified as Oladipo Hafeez Gbajabiamila.
Hafeez died on Thursday, March 14 after suffering complications from ulcer.
He went to the United Kingdom to seek greener pastures and was later joined by his wife, Mojisola.
Unfortunately, he fell critically ill.
Despite medical care and efforts by healthcare professionals, his heart stopped beating as he gave up the ghost, leaving behind his wife and their children Abdulraman and Tunmishe.
Seven thousand euros has been raised by the community to support the deceased family.
Dear community members, we are heartbroken to share that Dipo, a Nigerian in the UK, has passed away after a brief illness.
His family is in urgent need of funds to cover funeral expenses totaling £7000.
No amount is too small to make a difference during this difficult time.… pic.twitter.com/UoK3vmHE2C
— 🎙OLUOMO OF DERBY 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 (@Oluomoofderby) March 15, 2024
Recall that in February 2024, Chidimma Ezenyili, a 37-year-old Nigerian woman who had been working as a caregiver in the UK, slumped while working and died two days later.
In January, Saheed Wahab, died just a day after arriving in the UK to pursue his master’s degree at Teesside University.
These incidents have raised concerns about the frequency of deaths among Nigerians in the UK and called for greater awareness of health and well-being.
See reactions below:
Torty Mercy: “Why these UK deaths? It’s becoming more frequent….I think over labor contributes to this, someone I know slumped and died in the UK too. God may we not be eaten while looking for what we will eat. May his soul RIP”.
Ikokwu Chidozie: “He is related to Gbajabiamila? No health insurance policy? Of course, Nigeria High commission in the UK won’t do or say nothing”.
Afiangbe: “May his soul rest in peace. I will also advise people take up life insurance policy, especially when you have young dependants. It’s quite affordable. We don’t pray for death, however it’s inevitable. May God console his family, IJN”.
Smith: “Life insurance will save your family members after your passing!! No one knows his due date, go for it now!! Put that £80 you send to people in Naija monthly into securing your family. Ire o”.
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