A Nigerian man has publicly criticized staff at the Federal Medical Center in Abuja for ignoring an accident victim he brought to the hospital. The victim had a serious head injury with blood flowing, yet the man says hospital workers showed little concern. Upon arrival at the Accident and Emergency Unit, a female staff member told him to help move the injured man from the car to a wheelchair. The man refused, insisting that trained hospital personnel should handle such tasks. The staff explained that the designated worker, Elijah, responsible for carrying accident victims, was not present. She also said she couldn’t assist because she lacked gloves to handle the patient safely. Frustrated by the situation, the man threatened to make the incident viral so the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, would notice the hospital’s lack of manpower and essential supplies. The video of this encounter has sparked debate online. Some Nigerians support the nurse, noting that carrying accident victims may not be her duty. Others criticize the hospital staff’s lack of empathy and urgency. This incident highlights concerns over medical care and resources in some Nigerian hospitals.
