Nigerian Lady Faces Immediate Deportation From UK After Making ‘Honest’ Mistake, Cries in Video
- A Nigerian lady who has been in the United Kingdom for about three years has cried out online after being asked to leave
- In a video, she shared her frustration with netizens, including the mistake she made that resulted in her being deported
- Emotional reactions trailed the lady's video on TikTok as social media users consoled her in the post comments section
A Nigerian student in the United Kingdom is facing deportation after making an 'honest mistake' at work.
Enyi Onyinye Grace, who had been in the UK for three years, shared her emotional story with netizens.
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Nigerian lady mandated to leave UK immediately
The video, posted by @instablog9ja on X, showed Grace in tears as she narrated her experience.
According to her, she had overworked without realising it, and her employer informed her that the Home Office had contacted them.
She provided her employer with the reasons for her actions and thought the matter was resolved.
However, the Home Office later contacted her, stating that she had exceeded her allowed work hours and requested an explanation.
Grace claimed she was transparent about her situation, explaining that she had been struggling with depression following her father's death.
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Despite her honesty, her university withdrew its sponsorship, mentioning her mistake as the major reason.
Grace said she pleaded with the university to reconsider, explaining that she was in a vulnerable state, but they reportedly refused to help.
In her post on social media, she lamented that she was treated like someone who had intentionally done wrong.
Even when she asked if she could complete her studies online after returning to her home country, the university refused, meaning she would not be able to obtain her degree.
Source: TikTok
Grace had achieved good academic results, which was what her father had always wanted for her.
However, she was given a deportation order with immediate effect, without being allowed to complete her studies.
Nigerian woman describes UK deportation ordeal
Having established herself in the UK for over three years, Grace expressed pain about returning to her home country, where she had no one and nothing to return to.
With a heavy heart, she was making plans to leave the UK. In her words:
"I never knew that one day I would come out vulnerable like this. I made a mistake, I made a mistake at work. I overworked unknowingly. My employer messaged me to say that the home office called them, and I gave them my reasons, and they submitted to the home office, and I thought everything was fine. I lost my dad, my sponsor, and I tried as much as possible to come out of the depression I was passing through, even if it was hard. Ah, my heart is aching, my heart is breaking into pieces.
"The home office messaged me to say that I overworked my hours and I need to give my reasons, so I gave them the honest reasons why I made this mistake, because currently in as much as I'm passing through all these, my progression results are good. I'm currently in first class, and that was what my dad always wanted for me. They didn't listen to me. They asked me to leave the country with immediate effect. They didn't give me a chance to, you know, at least to complete my studies. That was the only thing I wanted; I just wanted to complete my studies.
"I was being very honest, really honest. I told them what I was passing through. I told them what happened but unfortunately the uni withdrew my sponsorship, they withdrew my sponsorship. I cried, I begged them, I told them that I was just in a vulnerable state. They didn't come through for me. They were only treating me like a thief. I've asked the uni if they would allow me even if I go back to my country to allow me to finish my course online, at least that was the only thing I asked, but they said no, they said they can't, so I can't even get my degree.
"I was being very honest really honest I told them what I was passing through I told them what happened but unfortunately the union withdrew my sponsorship they withdrew they withdrew my sponsorship I cried I cried I begged them I told them that I was just I was just in a vulnerable state they didn't come through for me they only treating me like a thief I'm treating me like a thief I've asked the union if they would allow me even if I go back to my country to allow me finish my course online at least that was the only thing I asked but they said no they said they can't so I can't even get my degree.
"It's been three years. Three years of pain, three years of constant pain. I had to work even when I'm sick. I had to work even when I'm depressed. I had to work even when I don't know what to do. I held on so strongly. I held on so strongly. But then no help. No route, currently I'm making my plans to leave the country. I'm making my plans to leave. They asked me to leave with immediate effect. This is a country I've stayed in for three years. I've established myself for three years. What am I going back to? I have nobody to go back to. I have nothing to go back to."
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Reactions as Nigerian lady faces deportation
Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the video.
Treazy said:
"Nigerians going abroad should know that abroad isn’t Nigeria. Where people get reckless and ignore the laws, the systems work, and you will get caught. Stop crying and come back home, at least in Nigeria, you can break the law easily, and no one will hold you accountable."
One gentle said:
"Ah this is a problem own this one nothing can be done except God intervention."
Edgard said:
"Hei, kindly join our midnight online prayer named Alpha Hour with his servant Pastor Elvis Agyeman, God will surely intervene in your situation. Stay blessed!"
Memphis said:
"Working 50hrs a week as a student is insane. The gap from 20 to 50 is to wide and obvious. These people are going to pity yall, they don’t care, just abide by their rules man. Idk why this video is on the internet anyway."
Olusegun reacted:
"God Abeg ooo. Tho this people strictly work by rules, truth and honesty. I do feel pity for her and hoping she can appeal the decision which I know nothing about sorry dear, brace up."
Great Tony said:
"They can’t do that! She didn’t commit any crime. They should fine her and give a serious warning of deportation if this happens again. You can treat her like that. She should file for appeal."
‘Check on people,’ wellness advocate stresses
Glory Afolabi, a mental health and wellness advocate, has said that grief and depression can push young people into mistakes if they lack proper support.
Reacting to the lady's ordeal in a chat with Legit.ng, she explained that while “there’s no hidden secret to escaping such pain,” the key is in “noticing the signs early and seeking support,” whether through loved ones, friends, school counselors, or professionals.
According to her, such steps “make struggles feel lighter” and help people avoid mistakes in moments of exhaustion.
“It’s quite obvious that she feels lonely and alone, and people around may not pay attention. This is why it is important for us to always check on people around us," she added.
Nigerian woman gets deported from US
Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian woman wept after she was deported from the United States before even entering the country.
The lady, who was seen weeping in a viral video, said she had travelled to the US for a business event, but could not participate any longer.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a wellness advocate for this report.
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